Musician Wellness

Empowering Musicians—Leading A Healthy And Fulfilling Life

8:00–8:10 a.m.

Welcome And Introductory Remarks

• Gail Berenson, NCTM, Ohio University emeritus, University Park, Florida

8:10–9:00 a.m.

Getting To The Heart Of The Matter

• Debi Adams, NCTM, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Boston, Massachusetts

9:15–10:15a.m.

Your Voice—Avoiding Vocal Landmines For Teachers And Singers

• Deanna McBroom, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

10:30–11:30a.m.

Attention, Intention, And Tension: The Impact Of Thought Patterns In The Development Of Injury

• Jennie Morton, Healthy Performers, Los Angeles, California

11:30 a.m.–1:00p.m.

Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Physical Function As A Gateway To Optimum Musician Wellness

• Jeff Russell, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Learning From And Overcoming Obstacles: Tackling Focal Dystonia And The Positive Take-Aways From Three Pianists’ Experiences

• Noel Engebretson, NCTM, Steinway Artist, New York, New York; James Litzelman, NCTM, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.; Charles Turon, independent music teacher, Bradenton, Florida

3:30–4:30p.m.

The Neurobiology Of Healthy Practicing: What Neuroscientists Can Tell Music Pedagogues

• Dr. Eckart Altenmüller

4:30–5:00p.m.

Closing Remarks And Q&A

• Gail Berenson, NCTM

Recreational Music Making

Expanding The Future Of Music Making

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Coffee And Conversations

• Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM, Piano Pathways, LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Ruby Chou, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas; Emily McGree, Parlando School of Musical Arts, Boulder, Colorado; Nan Richerson, NCTM, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland

9:15–10:15 a.m.

So You Want To Play The Piano

• Martha Hilley, NCTM

10:30–11:30 a.m.

All For One And One For All

• Mario Ajero, NCTM, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas; Courtney Crappell, NCTM, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Teaching Adults

• Nan Richerson, NCTM, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland; Amanda Schlegel, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Engaging Group Piano: Ideas To Enrich & Supplement The Group Lesson

• Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM, Piano Pathways, LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Ruby Chou, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Best Ideas

• Moderator: Kevin Cranley, Willis Music, Florence, Kentucky

4:30–5:00 p.m.

Expanding The Future Of Music Making

• Brian Chung, Kawai America Corporation, Rancho Dominguez, California

Teaching Artistry And Technique

Making Sound Investments

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Pianos And Their Sound

• Joyce Meekins, RPT

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Teaching Little Ears To Hear

• Marvin Blickenstaff, NCTM, The New School for Music Study, Kingston, New Jersey

10:30–11:30 a.m.

The Sound Of Silence (With Apologies To Simon And Garfunkel)

• Sean Chen

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m.

The Sound Of Pianists

• Stuart Isacoff, independent artist and author, Closter, New Jersey

2:15–3:15 p.m.

The Pedals As Tonal Resource

• Frederic Chiu, Deeper Performance Studies, Westport, Connecticut

3:30–4:45 p.m.

Why Composers Sound Differently, And How To Achieve An Appropriate Sound

• Jack Winerock, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

4:45–5:00 p.m.

Getting Sound Returns

• Joel Harrison, American Pianists Association, Indianapolis, Indiana

Young Professionals

Tradition Meets Innovation—Preparing Yourself For A Career In The 21st Century

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Presenting Yourself On Paper: Crafting An Effective Cover Letter, CV, And Resumé

• Michelle Conda, NCTM, CCM, Cincinnati, Ohio; Courtney Crappell, NCTM, University of Houston, Houston, Texas; Chris Madden, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas; Lesley McAllister, NCTM, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Advice From The Other Side: Tips From Faculty Search Committee Members

• Mario Ajero, NCTM, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas; Barbara Fast, NCTM, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma; Cathy Lysinger, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas; Richard Shuster, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas

10:30–11:30 a.m.

So You Got The Job—Now What?

• Ann DuHamel, NCTM, University of Minnesota Morris, Morris, Minnesota; Diana Dumlavwalla, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; Stephanie Neeman, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia; Christoher Madden, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Groupmuse: Chamber Music House Concerts On Demand

• Sam Bodkin, Groupmuse, Boston, Massachusetts

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Tax Maneuvers For Music Teachers

• Alexis Kimbrough, Growth Group, Atlanta, Georgia

3:30–4:30 p.m.

The Transferable Skills Of Highly Trained Musicians

• Theresa Kim, International Music Sessions, New York, New York

4:30–5:00 p.m.

Networking With Presenters

• Chris Madden, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas

5:00–6:00 p.m.

MTNA Collegiate Member/Young Professional Reception