General Meetings and Calendar

General Meetings currently held in person
at My First Piano Recital Hall, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa
Virtual meeting option link available through info@dvmta.org

September General Meeting

Fun Ideas for Your Studio
Date: Sept. 25, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, virtual meeting link available through info@dvmta.org

Shelle Soelberg of Let's Play Music presents "Fun Ideas for Your Studio," including games, off-the-bench activities, tips and tools, and how to connect with Let's Play Music graduates

October General Meeting

Cavalcade Music Preview
Date: Oct. 30, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, virtual meeting link available through info@dvmta.org

Come hear the music for the 2021 Cavalcade of Rhythm. Registration for Cavalcade opens. Registration for Original Composition Festival closes.

November General Meeting

Welcome to my Music Studio
Date: Nov. 20, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, virtual meeting link available through info@dvmta.org

"Welcome to my Music Studio" presented by DVMTA members Lorri McHardy and Claire Westlake, who take us on a tour of their piano studios and share their success tips

January General Meeting

Tips for Teaching Theory
Date: Jan. 29, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa,
virtual meeting link available through info@dvmta.org

DVMTA members Lori Kaye Faler and Lacy Range present tips for teaching music theory to students, including locations of online theory resources

February General Meeting

Teaching Composition to Younger Students
Date: Feb. 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual meeting only
link available through info@dvmta.org

Guest presenter and composer, Chris Oill, discusses the process and steps of teaching young students to begin composing music. Members should plan to participate virtually.

March General Meeting

Sound in Motion
Date: March 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Hammer & Strings Conservatory, 610 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert,
virtual meeting link available through info@dvmta.org

Dr. Karali Hunter, owner and founder of Hammer & Strings Conservatory, will present a Masterclass on the importance of gestures and physical motions in playing music, and how they relate to and affect the sound

Brunches

August Brunch

DVMTA's annual kick-off brunch with details of the upcoming year's meetings and events

Date: Aug. 21, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual Zoom meeting

December Brunch

Come join us for brunch to enjoy great food and great company

Date: Dec. 4, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: TC Eggingtons, 1660 S Alma School Rd #129, Mesa

April Brunch

The final meeting of the year includes a delicious brunch and an opportunity to recognize our many volunteers

Date: April 30, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 1111 E. Blue Spruce Lane, Gilbert