This year's programs will be focused on the how to give a great musical start to our youngest musicians. These programs are denoted with a # sign. We will also be learning from professionals who trained as students with members of Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum and these programs are denoted with a * sign.
#September 8th – Steinway Piano Gallery
“How to Give a Great Start to Our Very Youngest Musicians"
Come join us for round table discussions with other Forum members as we discuss how to nurture and train our
young beginners. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from our colleagues. Please bring any ideas and
resources you have related to the topic.
“How to Give a Great Start to Our Very Youngest Musicians"
Come join us for round table discussions with other Forum members as we discuss how to nurture and train our
young beginners. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from our colleagues. Please bring any ideas and
resources you have related to the topic.
#October 6th – Steinway Piano Gallery
Veda Zuponcic: "Having it All: First Year Materials for the New Pianist"
In the presenter’s experience, the Russian School of Piano playing provides the piano teacher with a thorough
method, one that takes a student from Zero to fledgling contrapuntal writing in one academic year, utilizing top
quality musical materials, and creating the underpinnings of a secure and comfortable technique. Supplemental
materials include Waxman Pageants for Piano, Dozen a Day, and Jon Robert Poe, including Look Who’s Visiting
My Garden, Harris Piano Classics Volume 1.
Veda Zuponcic: "Having it All: First Year Materials for the New Pianist"
In the presenter’s experience, the Russian School of Piano playing provides the piano teacher with a thorough
method, one that takes a student from Zero to fledgling contrapuntal writing in one academic year, utilizing top
quality musical materials, and creating the underpinnings of a secure and comfortable technique. Supplemental
materials include Waxman Pageants for Piano, Dozen a Day, and Jon Robert Poe, including Look Who’s Visiting
My Garden, Harris Piano Classics Volume 1.
October 13th – Home of Lib Hughston, 1013 Sumac Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Charlotte Piano Teachers will honor our charter members and listen to them share our history.
Please join us for brunch and conversation.
Charlotte Piano Teachers will honor our charter members and listen to them share our history.
Please join us for brunch and conversation.
*November 3rd – Steinway Piano Gallery
Margaret Lynch Brown: "Using Research to Guide Your Teaching"
Employing research conclusions to guide music instruction can positively impact the effectiveness of music
pedagogy. Program attendees will learn about research on practice behavior and sight-reading, followed by a deeper discussion about successfully incorporating research findings into their pedagogy.
Margaret Lynch Brown: "Using Research to Guide Your Teaching"
Employing research conclusions to guide music instruction can positively impact the effectiveness of music
pedagogy. Program attendees will learn about research on practice behavior and sight-reading, followed by a deeper discussion about successfully incorporating research findings into their pedagogy.
#December 1st – Steinway Piano Gallery
Pamela Mullins: “How to Get Those Young Students Performing from Day 1”
Learn how to simplify and arrange music for the very young pianist so they can perform in their first Fall and
Christmas recitals. Discussion will include the most important musical gifts we can give our young musicians.
Pamela Mullins: “How to Get Those Young Students Performing from Day 1”
Learn how to simplify and arrange music for the very young pianist so they can perform in their first Fall and
Christmas recitals. Discussion will include the most important musical gifts we can give our young musicians.
#January 5th – Steinway Piano Gallery
Jane Reed: "Suzuki as a Great Path for Young Musicians"
Jane looks forward to sharing how her journey as a Suzuki Piano Teacher changed her life! This fresh
approach gave her a bigger purpose, unexpected perspectives, and an opportunity to teach excellently.
In addition, she will offer ideas on ways all of us can “Inspire a Desire to Learn.”
Would you like to have students approach lessons and practice “eager to learn?” How can we actively engage
children in learning without forcing, manipulating, and bribing? Join this session to discover refreshing and
motivating strategies that ignite curiosity, inquiry, and self-directed learning.
Jane Reed: "Suzuki as a Great Path for Young Musicians"
Jane looks forward to sharing how her journey as a Suzuki Piano Teacher changed her life! This fresh
approach gave her a bigger purpose, unexpected perspectives, and an opportunity to teach excellently.
In addition, she will offer ideas on ways all of us can “Inspire a Desire to Learn.”
Would you like to have students approach lessons and practice “eager to learn?” How can we actively engage
children in learning without forcing, manipulating, and bribing? Join this session to discover refreshing and
motivating strategies that ignite curiosity, inquiry, and self-directed learning.
*February 3rd – Steinway Piano Gallery
Dr. Phillip Bush: "Master Class with CPTF Students"
Dr. Bush will listen to CPTF students playing pieces from the Forum competition list and offer suggestions that
will make each performance even better.
Dr. Phillip Bush: "Master Class with CPTF Students"
Dr. Bush will listen to CPTF students playing pieces from the Forum competition list and offer suggestions that
will make each performance even better.
March 1st – Steinway Piano Gallery
Dr. Matthew Cataldi: "Music from the Stage and Screen"
Dr. Cataldi will present a solo recital of classical masterpieces, virtuoso transcriptions, and original arrangements
of music inspired by opera, ballet, musical theatre, and television. From Beethoven to Gershwin, and from Liszt to
Broadway – there will be something for music lovers of every age and background.
He will also offer a Master Class for advanced CPTF students.
Dr. Matthew Cataldi: "Music from the Stage and Screen"
Dr. Cataldi will present a solo recital of classical masterpieces, virtuoso transcriptions, and original arrangements
of music inspired by opera, ballet, musical theatre, and television. From Beethoven to Gershwin, and from Liszt to
Broadway – there will be something for music lovers of every age and background.
He will also offer a Master Class for advanced CPTF students.
#April 5th – Steinway Piano Gallery
Erica Siipes: "Sight-reading Magic"
Learn how to best approach sight-reading with tips Erica gleaned from experience teaching sigh-reading to piano
majors at Eastman and from years she has spent researching the topic. Teachers will learn how to incorporate strong sight-reading skills from the very beginning of students’ musical careers.
Erica Siipes: "Sight-reading Magic"
Learn how to best approach sight-reading with tips Erica gleaned from experience teaching sigh-reading to piano
majors at Eastman and from years she has spent researching the topic. Teachers will learn how to incorporate strong sight-reading skills from the very beginning of students’ musical careers.