NNMTA is committed to providing its members opportunities for professional growth.  To this end, NNMTA offers a series of monthly continuing education classes for its members.  Recent classes have addressed topics as diverse as:

• Formulating a philosophy of teaching
• Teaching technique at the intermediate level
• Preparing students for the Reno Youth Music Festival
• Tax law for the independent music teacher
• Pacing and sequencing for beginners

See the calendar for the currently scheduled continuing education classes.

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Marvin Blickenstaff: “What To Do When the Magic Stops” (10/22/21)

Playlist containing all these videos in order

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2:  Are my lessons truly music lessons? Are my lessons student-oriented or teacher-oriented?

Part 3: How do I help my students avoid mistakes and play accurately?

Part 4: How do I celebrate success and accomplishment? Is my musical vocabulary broad and colorful?

Part 5: How do I keep my lessons creative and alive and fresh?

Part 6: Are my assignments too hard? How do I involve parents? How do I summarize the lesson?

Marvin’s conclusion

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Dr. Stephen Pierce: What’s in a Saying Handout

Piano Techniques and Effects-An Historical Approach to Pedaling (Powerpoint file)

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Past video recorded sessions

Dr. Richard Cionco: Preparing Students for Performance Success

Damaris Morales Technique Seminar

Hand Conditions Affecting Musicians.  A lecture by Dr. Thomas Christensen of the Reno Orthopedic Clinic.