Student Teacher Advancement For the Future (STAFF)
What is STAFF?
STAFF is a group geared towards students who are currently studying or who have studied and want to or are already teaching private or small group lessons. Students who are interested in learning more before starting to teach are also welcome.
The cost is $20.00 for the year with a maximum of one meeting a month. ($5.00 individual meeting drop in fee for non members)
ARMTA Members are always welcome to attend free of charge.
October
“An Alternative to the Classical Exam”
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Location: Piano Melodies Studio
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Dara Fensky
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
November
“Dealing with Ornaments”
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Dr. Ted Isenor
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
January
“Level 10 RCM STAFF Member Performance”
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Adam Bieganek
Details: Adam will be performing his level 10 RCM exam program,
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
February
“Teaching Lead Sheet & Chording”
Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Anita Kennedy
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
March
“Tuning into Therapy: Exploring Music’s Healing Potential?”
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Jaclyn Bell
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
May
“ARCT STAFF Member Performance“
Date: TBA
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Alena Wang
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
ARMTA/STAFF Group Joint Event
“Junior Masterclass”
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Teresa Allred
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
Due to limited seating please RSVP to reserve your seat.
RSPV: May 1, 2024 to Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
June
“STAFF Group Student Recital“
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Students of the Student Teachers
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)
“Teaching Lead Sheet & Chording”
Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024
Location: TBD
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Anita Kennedy
Details: Professional development for Student Teachers.
ARMTA members are welcome to attend.
RSPV: Annette Bradley at annetterondo@gmail.com (zoom link available)