The IMTF Forums are designed to give teachers a chance to share ideas and learn from each other. If you have something to share on the topics listed below, please bring your ideas. If you want to come and learn from others, you are welcome.
Forum Chairs: John Basel and Dr. Yuway Chan-Basel
Email: fourhandspianostudio@gmail.com
To help us plan for refreshments and seating, please email to RSVP to any event. Please title the email: IMTF Response.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grandview Heights Public Library Conference Room B 1685 W. First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Teacher-Parent Support Group: Teaching Your Own Children
Many independent piano teachers take on the rewarding challenge of teaching their own children. Come share experiences, strategies, successes, and challenges with other teachers navigating this unique relationship. Our special guests, Jim and Chris Dorinsky, will join us for discussion and insights.
Coffee and refreshments provided.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stanton’s Sheet Music 330 S. 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Getting Started with Composition: Teaching Strategies for Student Success
Interested in introducing composition to your students but not sure where to begin? Join us as Christina Lent shares approaches and strategies for helping students unlock their creative voices and take their first steps as composers. Whether you’re a seasoned composition teacher or new to the idea, come learn from each other!
Coffee and refreshments provided. (However, drinks and food must remain outside the meeting room at this location.)
Friday, March 5, 2027, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grandview Heights Public Library (Conference room to be determined) 1685 W. First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Encouraging and Developing a Sense of Community in Piano Students
How can we foster belonging and connection among our studio students? Come share ideas about building community – whether through recitals, group performances, peer mentoring, or other creative ways to deepen students’ sense of being part of something bigger than individual lessons.
Coffee and refreshments provided.
updated 7/21/26