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  • Teacher Share: Managing Studio Issues

    Online

    APT will be hosting an open sharing time on issues relating to our piano studios. Members and non-members are welcome.

  • Exploring the Future of the Piano with Ergonomically Scaled Piano Keyboards (ESPK)

    University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance 1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    This presentation encompasses research data on pianists’ hand sizes sourced from different studies according to gender and level of professional attainment. More data on gender issues through the history of piano, on competition winners according to gender, and on the keyboard sizes of early pianos will be discussed. The collected hand span data of University of Michigan piano students will be examined with tables showing the injury rates, and scarcity of small-handed pianists in this institution. Lastly, the case study results of five small-handed pianists who practiced on smaller keyboards will be examined. Teachers may try out the pianos in room 1215 immediately following the presentation.

  • Exploring the Framework of Culturally Responsive Teaching

    Faber Piano Institute

    What is Culturally Responsive Teaching? And how can I implement it as a piano teacher? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the pillars of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) as defined by Dr. Geneva Gay, and will have the opportunity to explore each pillar through both personal reflection and group discussion. Participants will be given real life examples and walk away with resources to help guide their own implementation of CRT concepts in their studios.

  • DUO MUNDI GEORGE & GULI Residency

    Faber Piano Institute

    As highly experienced pedagogues and conference presenters with over 50 years of combined teaching experience, DUO MUNDI GEORGE & GULI have developed workshops and lectures to audiences of all levels and will be giving a series of virtual and in person lecture-recitals for the Southeast Asia Piano Teachers Symposium, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand throughout their 2023-2024 concert season.

  • Panel Discussion on Student Testing Opportunities

    Faber Piano Institute

    What is Culturally Responsive Teaching? And how can I implement it as a piano teacher? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the pillars of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) as defined by Dr. Geneva Gay, and will have the opportunity to explore each pillar through both personal reflection and group discussion. Participants will be given real life examples and walk away with resources to help guide their own implementation of CRT concepts in their studios.

  • Connor Chee on Navajo Inspired Piano Music

    Faber Piano Institute

    Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee is known for combining his classical piano training with his Native American heritage. Chee made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 12 after winning a gold medal in the World Piano Competition. Chee has released 4 studio albums of original pieces and piano transcriptions of Navajo music. The Navajo Piano won Best Instrumental Recording at the 16th Annual Native American Music Awards, and his piece “Beginnings” won Best New Age Song. He will be in Ann Arbor this week for the premiere of his newly commissioned Piano Etudes. His presentation will include a an overview of the cultural and spiritual traditions which inspire his compositions, along with selected performances. Open to the public.

  • Michigan Music Teachers Association Annual Conference

    Western Michigan University Kalamazoo

    The 2022 MMTA Conference will be a dynamic meeting at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo that will feature diverse and inspiring teaching talent. This conference will once again inspire, and gather us together to collaborate, network and learn from our colleagues.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.