Free Teaching Jazz Workshop

Develop your delivery of, and skills in jazz with internationally acclaimed leading Jazz Educator Dean Sorenson (USA). On a national tour, Sorenson will walk educators through sessions designed for the West Australian curriculum, covering key aspects of the curriculum including ‘The First Steps’, ‘The Rhythm Section’, and ‘Improvisation for the…

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Paavali Jumppanen Special Offer

Finnish virtuoso and the Artistic Director of the Australian National Academy of Music Paavali Jumppanen is one of the most imaginative and versatile concert pianists, and is joining the University of Western Australia in 2023 as an Institute of Advanced Studies Visiting Artist. In this concert on Sunday 28th May 2023, he…

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Masterclass with Graeme Gilling

Join the West Australian Music Teachers’ Association as the Zenith Music Auditorium on Saturday 10th June 2023 as UWA Conservatorium of Music’s Head of Keyboard and Performance Studies, Graeme Gilling, provides a 2 hour masterclass with 5 advanced level piano students. Graeme Gilling is an accomplished solo pianist, Assistant Professor, and Chair of…

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Introducing PD Partnerships

To assist with providing more professional development opportunities, particularly for our country members and those who can’t attend our face-to-face workshops, your WAMTA Council have adopted an idea that several other Music Teachers’ Associations around Australia have likewise introduced this past year: PD Partners. Professional development partners are external providers…

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May Coffee Catchup

Join your music teacher colleagues for a casual coffee and a chat on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 from 10:00am at Mid Century Cafe, 56 Michael St Yokine. Your WAMTA Council Host is June Clark. Look for our WAMTA table banner to help find us on the day! Please RSVP by purchasing a…

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WAMTA at AMEB Awards Ceremony

WAMTA was represented at the recent AMEB Awards Ceremony held at the University of Western Australia on 26th March 2023. WAMTA Council member Paddy Ge (left) had our new WAMTA brochures hand out, while WAMTA President Marina Knoote (right) presented the AJ Leckie Award, which has traditionally been sponsored by…

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