The Music Teachers’ Association of California® is a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music education.
Walnut Creek, CA
Joined January 2017
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Composition teachers, how do you help your students with their writers' block? ow.ly/imsU5103854
Program Reminder: Enrollment for the VOCE Regional Auditions open on November 1! Teachers can enroll their students either as a solo or an ensemble for a virtual audition. Learn more on your Teacher Portal.
How do you assess your students' improvisation assignments? ow.ly/jJ2Y50ZV43g
Teacher Tip of the Month from State Board Member, Jeanette Dreifuerst: Use removable highlighter tape for missed notes, dynamics, same and different passages etc.
How do you help new students have a first good impression of their music lessons? ow.ly/eFiX50ZV41k
Congratulations to the MTAC Fresno Branch as they celebrate 100 years as a Branch! You can follow long with their year of celebrations here: mtacfresno.com/tuesday-morni…
Strings teachers, how do you help beginning students succeed and avoid harsh sounds? ow.ly/ByTq50ZV3X8
Did you miss the 2026 Friends of Today's Music or simply want to relive the magic? You can watch the full recital here: mtac.org/friends-of-todays-m…
Teachers, how do you introduce composition to your younger students? ow.ly/krPA50ZV3Wu
Have you thought about becoming an MTAC member and participating in our MTAC programs? Sign up by October 15 to be eligible for all MTAC programs (except Certificate of Merit®) for the 2026-2027 year . Learn more here: mtac.org/membership/#benefit…
Enrollment for the 2027 Composers Today Evaluations will begin soon! Teachers, log into your portal to learn more. Enrollment opens on October 1!
Teachers, what do you think is the point of adjudication? ow.ly/lPPk50ZM63J
Consider choosing a wide variety of repertoire for your students and include new to you music for fresh sounds in your studio. I enjoy keeping a list of "Songs I Would Like to Teach" and assign those pieces when they seem like a good fit for a student.-Kate Rubke-Foxworth MTAC VP
When you purchase music for your students, do you preview it by reading the music of listening to a recording? ow.ly/KYBr50ZM5St
Want to make your December a little sweeter? Take part in the MTAC Foundation's Keeping It Sweet for Dolce December fundraiser with See's Candies! All proceeds will go towards the Second Century Fund. Purchase your treats here: ow.ly/ngQz50ZM5Oa
Applications for the 2027 Certificate of Merit® Evaluations close on September 30, 2026! Teachers, log into your Teacher Portal to get started.
Congratulations to MTAC Executive Director, Rhonda Williams, on 30 years with MTAC! The State Office would be lost without her leadership.
Teachers, what are you best tips for planning your classroom programs for elementary students? ow.ly/Nb9X50ZwMVH
Do you think video games can be helpful in music education? ow.ly/HZoY50ZwL0Y
