Music Studio Teacher Professional Development Seminar Series

Long & McQuade proudly presents

Music Studio Teacher
Professional Development
Seminar Series

With Merlin B. Thompson

Are you a vocal or instrumental music teacher interested in expanding your music teacher skillset? Do you have questions about music teaching? Then - be sure to join this informative PD Seminar Series sponsored by Long & McQuade.

What is it: A four-part interactive series filled with practical information and teaching tips for today’s music music teachers developed by internationally renowned music teaching expert Merlin B. Thompson. The goal is to equip teachers with effective teaching tools and proven teaching strategies.

Topics & Dates:

Seminar #1 - Practicing: What Music Teachers Need to Know (July 24)
Seminar #2 - Setting Up September (August 21)
Seminar #3 - The Chill-Out Concert (October 16)
Seminar #4 - Parental Involvement (November 13)

ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10:00-11:00 a.m. CALGARY TIME.

Why now: We’re in a new era of music teaching that’s moving away from the “old school” model and moving towards something that’s more in tune with today’s music students. The time for fresh tools and strategies is now!

Here’s the link to register for Seminar #1 on July 24 - https://forms.gle/PmRGp8KWdz8pDTS96

Merlin B. Thompson (PhD, MA, BMus) is internationally-recognized for his expertise in music studio teaching. Based in Calgary, Merlin has recently worked with hundreds of teachers, students, and parents in webinars, workshops, conferences, and mentorships online and in-person throughout Canada, USA, China, New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. He is author of More Than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher’s Guide to Parents, Practicing, Projects, and Character. He is creator of the Teach Music 21C Podcast series. For more information: www.TeachMusic21C.com.