The 96th ASMTA conference is dedicated to the intersection of psychology and music, spotlighting the advances made in the field of performance psychology. As educators we strive to provide our students with the skills needed to not just perform well but have the mental clarity and confidence to present their very best work on stage. From injury prevention and recovery to psychological resilience and performance anxiety mitigation, the lectures, panels, and workshops of this year’s conference will provide educators with an array of novel tools to guide students to their peak performance. Distinguished guest artists will include Hung-Kuan Chen and Noa Kageyama.
Thursday, May 28
ASMTA Board Meeting
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Green Room
In-Person Conference Registration
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lobby
Welcome & ASMTA General Membership Meeting
12–12:50 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Performance in Practice
1–1:50 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Beyond the Recital: Unlocking Peak Potential in Every Learner
2–2:50 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Essential Stretching for Musicians: Integrating Mindfulness, Breath, and Full-Body Mobility for Musicians
2–2:25 p.m.
Rm 137
Conference Artist Keynote Address
3–3:30 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Conference Artist Masterclass
3:30–5 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Gala Dinner
6–9 p.m.
The Treasury 1929
Friday, May 29
American Piano Teaching at 250: A Brief Look at Alexander Reinagle
8–8:50 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Pitfalls are the Pits! Avoiding Common and Costly Mistakes with Beginners
8–8:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Silenced Before Their Time: Music of Promise and Defiance
9–9:50 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Practice for Homeostasis: Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with our Musical Practice as Neurodivergent Musicians
9–9:50 a.m.
Rm 146
The Forgotten Romantic: Sergei Bortkiewicz and His Piano Music
10–10:50 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall
More Than “Fun”: Creativity as an Essential Key to Musicality
10–10:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Exploring the Solo Piano Repertoire for the Left Hand Alone: Compositional and Pedagogical Considerations
11–11:50 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Successful Strategies for Using ASP Music Theory Concepts
11–11:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Poster Presentations
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Holsclaw Lobby
Lunch Break
12–1 p.m.
Location TBD
Commissioned Composers & World Premiere Performances
1–1:50 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Introducing Tomasz Kowalczyk (b. 1990): Works and Stories
2–2:50 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Electronic Devices: The Executioner of Concentration, or the Executive of More Efficient Practice and Teaching?
2–2:25 p.m.
Rm 146
A Pianist’s Perspective: Life with Carpal Tunnel
2:30–2:55 p.m.
Rm 146
York Bowen’s Pedagogical Works as Living Applications of Matthay’s Technique
3–3:25 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall
Unlocking the Mysteries Behind Eye-Hand Coordination
3–3:25 p.m.
Rm 146
Conference Clinician Keynote Address
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Conference Clinician Workshop
4:30–6 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Dinner Break
6–7:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Conference Artist Recital
7:30–9 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Saturday, May 30
Preparing Students for Competitions: Essential Do’s and Don’t for Teachers
9–9:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Reach Your Peak! Become a Nationally Certified Teacher through MTNA
9–9:50 a.m.
Rm 137
Teaching Adaptations for Neurodiverse Students
10–10:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Breaking the Chains of Memorization: Toward a More Human-Centered Culture of Piano Performance
10–10:25 a.m.
Rm 137
Ensemble Playing as a Catalyst for Performance Resilience and Mental Clarity
10:30–10:55 a.m.
Rm 137
Neuroplasticity in Practice: How Mental Training Transforms Piano Technique
11–11:50 a.m.
Rm 146
Regulating the Performing Mind: Meditation Strategies for Musicians
11–11:50 a.m.
Rm 137
Poster Presentations
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Holsclaw Lobby
Lunch Break
12–1 p.m.
Location TBD
Unlocking the Adult Piano Market
1–1:50 p.m.
Rm 146
Harmony Beyond Words: Helping International Students Thrive at the Piano
1–1:25 p.m.
Rm 137
Integrating Piano Lessons with the Piano Wellness Profile for Adults
1:30–1:55 p.m.
Rm 137
Teaching Rhythm, not Math
2–2:50 p.m.
Rm 146
Reproducing Interpretation: AI, Performance, and Benjamin’s Modernity
2–2:50 p.m.
Rm 137
James R. Anthony Honors Recital
5–7 p.m.
Crowder Hall
Event Program