St. Paul Piano Teachers offers a professional program to meet the needs of its members. These meetings are based on the Professional Standards from the Music Teachers National Association. Professional Preparation, Professional Teaching Practices, Professional Business Management, Professional and Partnerships and Professional and Personal Renewal.
Attendance at four general meetings (other than the December meeting) per year count as one point for MTNA Recertification (NCTM) under “Attendance at local pedagogical programs.”
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Upcoming Meetings
Time:
10:00 Social Time
10:20 General Meeting
11:50 Board Meeting
Location:
Various, see events calendar below.
Come join us!
September 10, 2019
Presentation: Jim Lansing
Money Matters
Are you being paid what you are worth? This
session will tackle some big questions that we
may prefer to avoid.
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)
October 8th, 2019
Presentation: Sarah Lockwood
Collaborative Piano 101
This session will give you practical and
surprisingly simple ways to bring your
accompanying game up a level!
Location:
Hastings Art Center
216 4th St. E, Hastings
November 12th, 2019
Presentation: Laura Harding
Audiation: Creating Aural Awareness
This session will show ways to create aural
awareness, therefore enhancing the students’
ability to audiate. Ways to implement these
ideas with current MMTA programs will be
demonstrated
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)
December 10th, 2019
10:00 Holiday Tea
Home of Marilyn Henry
3069 W. Owasso Blvd.
Roseville , MN
Guest Artist: Asako Hirabayashi
Come enjoy time with fellow teachers in an
informal setting. Please bring finger food to
share for the tea.
January 14th, 2020
Presentation: Dr. Stella Sick
Mindful Practice
Dr. Sick will share ideas on how to make the
most out of limited practice time.
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)
February 11th, 2020
Presentation:
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Rhythm
This will be an open discussion. Bring your
favorite resources for teaching rhythm. We all
learn from each other.
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)
March 10th, 2020
Presentation: Dr. Spencer Miller
The Improvising Mindset
We will consider ways to cultivate inspiration
and a drive to explore within students using
discovery-based methods. The benefits of
teaching without a lesson plan will be
discussed
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)
April 14th, 2020
All Association Spring Luncheon –
Hosted by: SPPTA
Venue: Autumn Grove Park Building
Gathering Room
1365 Lydia Ave. W.
Roseville, MN 55113
Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $25
Speaker: Philip Brunelle
Topic: 200 YEARS OF PIANOS AND PIANISTS IN MINNESOTA
Philip Brunelle, founder and music director of VocalEssence and organist-choirmaster at Plymouth Congregational Church has a long history of performing in the Twin Cities – including 5 years as pianist in the Minnesota Orchestra and 17 years as conductor of the Minnesota Opera. His program takes us from 1824 when the first piano arrived in St. Paul up to the present, recalling noted moments in Minnesota’s piano history and pianists he has known.
Luncheon Menu:
Buffet Style from Little Venetian
Entree: Meat Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna, and Chicken Parmesan with bread, salad, dessert and beverages.
REGISTER FOR SPRING LUNCHEON:
Online registration for the Spring Luncheon, click here
May 12th, 2020
Presentation: Rebekah Richards
"Teaching Adult
Students, or What I learned from my
personal trainer at the gym."
Adults need as much guidance on practice
skills as children do, but stickers won’t work
with them. We’ll take a look at how to help
adults learn to practice. We’ll also discuss
repertoire for beginning and early intermediate
adults. What pieces and collections feed their
musical, emotional and intellectual needs
without overwhelming their technical skills?
Location: Cadenza Music, St. Paul
149 Snelling Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
(Parking on street, behind the store.)