Sponsored Webinars
In addition to monthly educational webinars, MTNA offers the opportunity for corporate and institutional partners to present commercial webinars. These webinars provide an opportunity to reach an audience of MTNA members to share about new programs, services or products for studio music teachers.
Reinvigorate Your Recital Repertoire - with music today's students love!
Presented January 13, 2026
Presented by Wendy Stevens and Nancy Gilbert
plus recordings from Jason Sifford and Diane Hidy
ComposeCreate
Kids' and Teens' expectations of recital pieces have changed dramatically over the years. And even while they learn essential classical masterpieces, students crave music that’s modern, dynamic, and that moves their audience in beautiful or unusual ways. So ComposeCreate has been on a mission for 25 years to change recital music from dated to dazzling! Thousands of piano teachers in 95 different countries now consider ComposeCreate music essential to their recitals because of its uniqueness, frequent audience involvement, and appeal to students. In this webinar, we’ll introduce you to our best-selling pieces of Music Kids Love®, Music Teens Love®, and Music Adults Love®. We’ll show you our new Art and Music Series, our signature Audience Participation pieces (real crowd pleasers!), and high-impact recital and festival dazzlers that kids and teens love. Special discounts are available for attendees!
New Music for Every Stage from Alfred Music
Presented October 31, 2025
Presented by Davis Dorrough, Jennifer Linn, and Brian Chung
Alfred Music
From first notes to advanced recitals, explore a fresh collection of publications for all levels and styles. This session showcases exciting fall 2025 releases designed to inspire students and engage audiences, featuring special conversations with Jennifer Linn and Brian Chung.
From “Meh” to Motivated!
The Power of Teaching with Music Kids Love®
Presented August 26, 2025
Presented by Wendy Stevens and Nancy Gilbert
ComposeCreate
We know it’s important to start the year with excitement and energy! But we’ve also seen how boring pedagogy music can kill motivation quickly. So ComposeCreate has been on a mission for 25 years to change pedagogy music from boring to beautiful. Piano teachers in 95 different countries now use Music Kids Love® and Music Teens Love® regularly in their studio and say things like Drema, “These compositions are amazing!” Chris says, “The music you are writing is one of the best current contributions to piano pedagogy that I’ve seen (and heard)!” Find out how and why your students will beg to play this out-of-the-ordinary music all year long!
Editing the New Edition of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas
Presented November 22, 2024
Presented by Dr. Norbert Gertsch & Brendan Fox
G. Henle Verlag, Hal Leonard
Explore the fascinating world of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and their definitive editions. Since its inception in 1952–1953, Henle Publishers’ Urtext edition of Beethoven’s Sonatas, known as the “Wallner” edition, has been the global standard for musicians. This revered edition has undergone continuous refinement over decades, cementing its status as the go-to resource for these timeless masterpieces. However, as the landscape of musical scholarship evolves, so must our approach to these iconic works. In 2003, Dr. Norbert Gertsch, then editor-in-chief at Henle, recognized an opportunity for further enhancement. Collaborating with world-renowned pianist and Beethoven specialist Murray Perahia, Dr. Gertsch initiated an ambitious project to elevate the edition to new heights. Dr. Gertsch, along with Brendan Fox, will offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this groundbreaking new edition. They will explore the impetus behind revisiting these revered works, the meticulous process of crafting the new edition and the unique challenges encountered along the way.
A Celebration of New Piano Releases from Alfred Music
Presented October 25, 2024
Presented by Davis Dorrough, Kevin Chance, Ingrid Clarfield, Connor Chee, Elizabeth Swift & Angela Marshall
Alfred Music
Discover Alfred Music’s latest offerings that push the boundaries of piano education. This fall’s lineup includes vibrant works from diverse composers, an all-new anthology of outstanding lesser-known teaching repertoire, the adventurous Saga Land collection inspired by video game soundtracks and dynamic recital showstoppers designed for young pianists. Join us as we explore how these new materials bring fresh perspectives and exciting possibilities to your teaching and performance repertoire. Plus, get an exclusive preview of innovative new products coming in spring/summer 2025!
What Does Cooking an Italian Meat Sauce Have in Common with Teaching Effective Practice Strategies?
Presented October 8, 2024
Presented by Helen Marlais
The FJH Company, Inc.
Ever wonder what making a full-bodied Bolognese has in common with teaching effective practice strategies? One starts with a list of ingredients. Then, understanding the order of ingredients cooked in a pot is imperative to the success of the finished meat sauce. Likewise, using an ingredient list of the four different stages of learning a piece, and learning how to apply the most effective piano practicing strategies for each stage of learning helps us guide our students to pianistic success. Dr. Helen Marlais from The FJH Music Company will demonstrate essential piano practice strategies and when to use them in the learning process. She will play works from the artistic series, the Succeeding at the Piano method, and the FJH Pianist’s Curriculum.