This was my third time going to the National MTNA (Music Teacher National Association) Conference for music teachers. However, it was my first time attending with my NCTM (National Certification for Teaching Music in Piano). Since, I had received my NCTM this year, my name was on the board in the hallway at the conference.Continue reading “MTNA National Conference 2025”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Battles with Performance Anxiety
Personal strategies for dealing with musical performance anxiety.
My National Certificate of Teaching Music
I belong to the Music Teacher National Association which is an American professional association of music teachers whose mission is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. MTNA has a membership that includes 73% independent teachers, 14% college or university instructors, 5%Continue reading “My National Certificate of Teaching Music”
Piano Pedaling Shoes
A while back, I was practicing the piano a lot without shoes on and gradually developed a foot injury. It felt like the pedal was pressing up into my foot and over time that area started to hurt, especially around the ball of my foot. After this injury, I started thinking about what type ofContinue reading “Piano Pedaling Shoes”
National Music Teacher Conference 2023
An article on my favorite sessions at the 2023 National Music Teacher Conference in Reno, Nevada.
Buying your first piano
Buying your first piano as an adult piano student.
Welcome to DawnTM-Piano.com
Musings from a lifelong piano student and an enthusiastic piano teacher.
Piano Lessons for Adults 