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SUMMARY:Presentation: Jenna Braaksma - Versatility at the Piano
DESCRIPTION:Online presentation \nDr. Jenna Braaksma\nVersatility at the Piano: Exploring a Developmental Curriculum for Beginning Collaborative Pianists\nA pianist’s life is diverse and multi-faceted\, requiring skills that extend beyond solo performance. Collaborative skills are often introduced later in a pianist’s training\, leaving students with few opportunities to develop listening\, communication\, and ensemble skills. \nThis session will explore strategies for introducing collaborative piano skills in beginner and elementary lessons through games\, interactive activities\, listening exercises\, and engaging repertoire. Rather than treating collaboration as an advanced skill\, teachers will learn how to incorporate ensemble experiences from the earliest stages of piano study to develop rhythmic awareness\, active listening\, flexibility\, and confidence. \nThe presentation will introduce a developmental collaborative piano curriculum designed to guide the sequencing of collaborative skills and repertoire for pianists. Using examples from four progressive levels\, we will explore how collaborative concepts can be introduced gradually from maintaining a steady pulse and listening for another musician to responding to musical cues\, balancing parts\, following\, and leading. \nParticipants will experience activities that can be adapted for individual or group lessons\, including rhythmic games\, listening challenges\, call-and-response exercises\, movement-based activities\, and collaborative repertoire. We will also examine how teachers can use simple developmental criteria to select repertoire while reinforcing specific ensemble skills. \nThe session will conclude with a collection of resources\, repertoire ideas\, and collaborative activities that teachers can incorporate into their studios. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for making collaboration a natural\, engaging\, and developmentally appropriate part of beginner piano instruction. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Jenna Braaksma serves as Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano/Piano Pedagogy at the University of Northern Colorado. She is an active presenter\, adjudicator\, and collaborative pianist. Dr. Braaksma holds a PhD from Florida State University.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/jenna-braaksma-2027-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:AAAPTG Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors meet to discuss business issues.  Any Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild member is invited to join via Google Meet. Please email president@a2pianoteachers.com for more information.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/aaaptg-board-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Aya Higuchi Hagelthorn
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Presentation \nDr. Aya Higuchi Hagelthorn\nRehearsing the Nerves: Performance Anxiety Tools for Your Studio (with a VR First Look)\nPerformance nerves are a familiar part of musical life\, but for some students\, ordinary nerves can develop into music performance anxiety that interferes with memory\, physical control\, confidence\, and enjoyment of performing. \nThis interactive workshop will explore practical ways teachers can help students recognize and manage performance anxiety. Participants will learn how to distinguish typical pre-performance nerves from anxiety that may require greater attention\, while examining the physical and psychological responses that can occur under performance pressure. \nThe session will introduce strategies that can be incorporated into any studio\, including establishing consistent pre-performance routines\, gradually increasing performance exposure\, and helping students reframe nervous energy. Participants will also consider how teachers can talk with anxious students in ways that acknowledge their experience while giving them concrete tools for approaching future performances. \nDr. Hagelthorn will also offer a first look at Piano Lab Pro\, a project using extended reality to allow pianists to rehearse performing in a simulated recital hall. Participants will explore how emerging technology may provide additional opportunities for students to practice the experience of performing before stepping onto a live stage. \nThe workshop will conclude with a practical symptom-and-strategy resource that teachers can begin using with their students and themselves. Participants will leave with concrete tools for helping performers approach the stage with greater preparation\, awareness\, and confidence. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Aya Higuchi Hagelthorn  is a Lecturer of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Michigan\, where she serves as Director of Collegiate Class Piano and Coordinator of the Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program. Her research interests include generative artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in piano teaching and learning. She is also a member of the College of Examiners at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/presentation-aya-hagelthorn-2027-02/
LOCATION:Faber Piano Institute\, 3042 Creek Dr\, Ann Arbor\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:Member Event TBD
DESCRIPTION:Member Event \nMember Event TBD\nEvent Info Pending \nPlease stay tuned!
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/program-2027-03/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:Member Event TBD
DESCRIPTION:Member Event \nMember Event TBD\nEvent Info Pending \nPlease stay tuned!
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/member-event-2026-11/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:AAAPTG Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors meet to discuss business issues.  Any Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild member is invited to join via Google Meet. Please email president@a2pianoteachers.com for more information.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/aaaptg-board-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Connor Chee
DESCRIPTION:Presentation \nConnor Chee\nAnn Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild is pleased to welcome Connor Chee as our Artist-in-Residence for our 2026–27 DEI program celebrating Indigenous composers and musical perspectives. \nDuring his residency\, Connor Chee will share his music\, experiences\, and perspectives through a series of engaging events for students\, teachers\, and the broader community. Details about the residency events will be announced and updated soon. \nAbout the Presenter\nConnor Chee (b. 1987) is a Diné (Navajo) composer and pianist known for blending Western classical music with the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people. His compositions often draw inspiration from traditional Navajo stories and beliefs\, creating a powerful and evocative sound that speaks to both his heritage and his classical training. Connor is dedicated to music education and cultural preservation\, inspiring the next generation of musicians.​ \nChee made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 12 after winning a gold medal in the World Piano Competition and is a graduate of both the Eastman School of Music and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Chee’s work has earned him national acclaim\, including performances on NPR’s Performance Today and a commission from Your Classical MPR for his tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers\, Unbroken. \nChee has released five studio albums\, and a popular collection of Music Videos available on YouTube. His latest album\, Across the Desert: The Long Walk Home\, honors the resilience of the Navajo people and the journey back to their ancestral lands.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/presentation-connor-chee-2027-04/
LOCATION:Faber Piano Institute\, 3042 Creek Dr\, Ann Arbor\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:AAAPTG Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors meet to discuss business issues.  Any Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild member is invited to join via Google Meet. Please email president@a2pianoteachers.com for more information.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/aaaptg-board-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270520T100000
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SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to join for a review of the year's events\, new officer elections and lunch.
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/annual-meeting-2027/
LOCATION:Faber Piano Institute\, 3042 Creek Dr\, Ann Arbor\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270603T100000
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SUMMARY:AAAPTG Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend\, and guests are asked to RSVP as well. \nThis meeting is online only. The Google Meet link is not published here — RSVP and you will get it on the confirmation screen right away\, and again in the reminder email before the meeting. \nRSVP Here\nQuestions: contact@a2pianoteachers.com
URL:https://www.a2pianoteachers.com/event/board-meeting-2027-06/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Teacher Events
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