2026 Conference Schedule


June 6

8:15 am

Registration opens

Our registration desk will be open from 8:15 am so you can get your welcome packet and settle in. The registration desk will remain open throughout the conference so don't worry if you need to arrive later.

9:00 am

Uncommon Sense for Music Teachers

with Nicola Cantan

Certain assumptions can make donkeys out of you, me, and many others around us. From pedaling to practice to concerts, let’s unpack those things you never thought to say, and others never thought to ask.

10:00 am

Planting Musical Seeds: Piano Teaching in the Early Years

with Courtney O'Shea

This presentation will discuss the key developmental stages of children in the early years and explore practical approaches for piano teachers to effectively tailor their lessons. It will also highlight the significance of musical education in early childhood, emphasizing its impact on young learners' development.

11:00 am

Coffee Break

Grab a tea or coffee and chat with fellow teachers.

11:30 am

Session

TBD

12:15 pm

Session

TBD

1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Head out for lunch and continue the conversation.

2:00 PM

Panel

TBD

2:30 PM

Group Discussions

You will be randomly split into groups to discuss a specific topic.

3:30 pm

Coffee Break

Grab a tea or coffee and chat with fellow teachers.

4:00 PM

The Singing Piano - Unlocking Notation with Solfa

with Starr Meneely

How to use moveable solfa with beginners to create a strong foundation for reading music.

5:00 PM

End of Day 1

Head home or go grab some dinner with piano teacher friends, old or new!


June 7

9:00 am

Interleaved Teaching: Taking Practice and Lessons to the Next Level

with Nicola Cantan

Come learn about interleaved teaching and revolutionise your studio without changing any of your lesson content. This little tweak could transform your students’ retention of concepts and skills from one lesson to the next.

10:00 am

Session

TBD

11:00 am

Coffee Break

Grab a tea or coffee and chat with fellow teachers.

11:30 am

Being Creative

with Angela Qiao

The session explores creative, movement-based, and multi-sensory approaches to piano teaching that boost engagement and concentration in young learners, with practical activities to develop rhythm, note-reading, and musicality. Through games, rote learning, technology, art, & storytelling, teachers will discover fun, inclusive strategies to support different learning styles while nurturing strong aural skills, confidence, and expressive playing.

12:15 pm

Session

TBD

1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Head out for lunch and continue the conversation.

2:00 PM

Panel

TBD

2:30 PM

Group Discussions

You will be randomly split into groups to discuss a specific topic.

3:30 pm

Coffee Break

Grab a tea or coffee and chat with fellow teachers.

4:00 PM

Closing Keynote

TBD

5:00 PM

End of Day 2

That's a wrap!


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