Join us on 20th October 2024 for an interactive online discussion about Video Exams. While very limited options existed pre-covid, most exam bodies pivoted to including remote examination options during covid lockdowns. Over time, the breadth of remote examination options have continued to evolve and open up new opportunities. WAMTA Secretary Simone Collins…
In September, a superb pianist, Elyane Laussade, will be in Perth for a week. Elyane is a graduate of The Juilliard School in the USA, a laureate of many international piano competitions, including the Sydney International, and a prolific recitalist and concerto artist. She has performed all the Mozart concertos, the…
A Morning with the Taubman Approach – Dr. Therese Milanovic The only Master Level Taubman Teacher in Australia Friday, September 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. AWST Program 10:00-10:45 AEST – Behind 10 Strong, Equal FingersHaving ten strong, independent fingers is a basic premise of pianistic training, that we are promised…
Learn about Digital Audio Workstation software & using these as a means of teaching Music. The Victorian Music Teachers’ Association (VMTA) will be hosting a 1 hour webinar on Monday 12th August 2024, presented by Nic Johnston. We’re at the intersection of incredible digital music advancements, as well as the…
Registration is now open for the next Student Forum concert, to be held on 3rd August 2024. Student Forum is the monthly student concert for students of WAMTA teachers. This hour-long event provides a non-competitive opportunity for students to perform in front of an audience, and is a very popular…
Join your music teacher colleagues for a cuppa / brunch and a chat at The Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe in Mt Hawthorn. Look for the WAMTA table banner! Please RSVP below so we can book an appropriately sized table. Purchasing food & drinks on the day is entirely optional -…
Acclaimed pianist, author, teacher, and composer, Melanie Spanswick is on her way to Australia! Alongside her presentations and keynote at APPC in Melbourne, Zenith Music, Hal Leonard Australia and Schott Music are excited to bring Melanie to Perth for a 2 hour workshop on “Teaching Technique”. Melanie will also be…
The June 2024 edition of the Presto magazine is now available! As well as WAMTA news and upcoming events, you can learn more about our WAMTA president Marina Knoote. We also look at pros and cons of music exams and competitions. Log in to the website to access our archive…
In our new Teacher Forum webinar series, we’ll be leading an interactive hour-long discussion on a specific topic, and will encourage participants to share their knowledge and tips as well. Our topic for July is Mastering Scales on the piano. This is a fundamental skill essential for building speed and…
Our monthly Student Forum is an hour long concert for students of WAMTA teachers. This is non-competitive, and provides a friendly environment for students to perform in front of an audience. Entries for the next student forum on 6 July 2024 are now open! Please log into the WAMTA website…
