Upcoming Piano Workshops
9:45-10:00 a.m. coffee and light refreshments
10:00-10:50 a.m.
Beginning Piano Basics That Inspire a Love of Music
Join Lisa Bastien as she shares her time-tested teaching, technique, and motivating technology tips for beginning piano students! In this exciting session, Lisa will offer practical ideas for laying a strong foundation right from the very first lesson, fostering solid practice habits and encouraging parental involvement at home.
Lisa will also explain how to use the highly effective musical tool, the IPS App. This free practice app is included with every book in the NEW Bastien series, Bastien New Traditions, making it an invaluable asset for both teachers and students.
As a special bonus, all attending teachers will receive a FREE packet of Bastien books, providing immediate access to the IPS app.
10:50-11:00 break and refreshments CD
11:00 – noon
Please vote for one of the following Pedagogy topics
1.The Beginning Pianist’s Technique Journey
Lisa Bastien considers it an honor and a privilege to teach beginning piano students. Her immediate focus lies in establishing a strong foundation in technique. Come and explore how Lisa guides students in acquiring the skills to play the piano with efficiency and comfort, while producing a beautiful sound. (Complimentary Technique books provided for the teachers.)
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- Successful Teaching in a Rapidly Changing World
Lisa Bastien has dedicated herself to the art of piano teaching for over three decades. Throughout her journey, she has sought novel and practical approaches to inspire and captivate her students, while also fostering a sense of community through group classes, recitals and studio traditions. Witnessing the gradual musical growth of her students over time has been a rewarding cornerstone of her career. Now, Lisa opens the door to her world, offering a behind-the-scenes peek into her daily life, twenty stories above the vibrant streets of Manhattan and now in Lisa’s new studio in San Diego, California! Lisa will share her day-to-day experiences that reflect the challenges and joys of managing a thriving piano studio in the midst of our rapidly evolving world.
Please click on the link below, indicating whether it you will attend, and choose your preferred topic for the second hour of the workshop. We need this information to plan the room setup, morning refreshments, and number of free materials Lisa will bring. If you have already completed the survey that was sent several weeks ago, please DO complete this one, as it will give us a more complete head count.
Guest Speaker, Lori Rhoden
Dr. Lori Rhoden. Photo by Bobby Ellis
Lori’s workshop will start with an introduction to her book, just published in 2026. The second hour will be a recital that includes pieces from the book, along with some advanced romantic repertoire.
Beverley Simms, CEOMTA Piano Workshop Chair bsimms99@gmail.com
Updated 9/19/26