Independent Music Teachers Forum

Spring IMTF
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
10:00 am -12:00 noon
NEW!
Location: Grandview Public Library
1685 W. First Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
Meeting Room A

This informal gathering meets twice per year to discuss current topics concerning independent teaching.

The first hour we will have a session given by Christina Whitlock via Zoom, titled:

Hello and Goodbye: The Art of Building Relationships from Start to Finish
A light-hearted glimpse into the world of maintaining positive studio relationships, from a student’s first lesson to their last.

No news to any of us: a positive working relationship between teachers, students, and families is one of the most important elements of a successful lesson experience. At the same time, we also know working with people can be complicated business!

This webinar examines the ins-and-outs of building (and maintaining!) positive relationships when a student joins your studio, but also when they decide it’s time to leave.  The hour will be packed with energy and actionable steps, so be sure to join us!

You can read more about Christina here. While you are reading her bio, check out her studio and professional websites. They’re quite comprehensive!

The second hour we will reflect on the presentation and share pertinent and ongoing discussions. This topic is something we have been covering this year and is so important for independent teachers of any instrument.

These forums are for you! We hope you can join us. The range of teaching experience and collective wisdom is very inspiring!

Dr. Suzanne Newcomb, NCTM
Chair, IMTF
snewcomb@columbus.rr.com


Fall IMTF
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
10:00 am -12:00 noon
La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro
627 High Street – Worthington, OH 43085
Please arrive early to get your breakfast and then join us in the fireplace room.

This informal gathering meets twice per year to discuss current topics concerning independent teaching.

The first hour we will have a guided discussion about what has changed recently in our professional field. Feel free to bring a few thoughts and ideas.

Special emphasis will be given to the following topics:
• Over-committed students
• Current economic challenges
• Communication with students and parents since the pandemic
• Anxiety in the students

We’ll examine the 2020 MTNA Comprehensive Survey of over 3500 independent teachers.

We will allow time during the second hour to celebrate our successes as a district this fall! Pianorama and the State Conference will be among the biggest events to discuss, but chairmen of other events are also welcome to share their experiences.
These forums are for you! We hope you can join us for stimulating discussion and camaraderie. The range of teaching experience and collective wisdom is very inspiring!

 

 

updated 2/08/24