Teacher programs and Events

DMMTA meetings are held monthly, September through April.
Meetings begin at 9:00 A.M. with a social time and refreshments.
The business meeting is convened at 9:30, followed by the featured program at 10:00.
Adjournment is at 11:00. Visitors are always welcome!

Here are the exciting new programs for the 2019-2020 year! 

September 13, 2019
Back to Basics IMTA
Clinician: Teacher Participation, Facilitated by Sherri Lauritsen
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Treats: Sue Hudson

October 11, 2019
Helping Students with Motivation, Performance Anxiety
Clinician: Kelan Ern
Host: West Music, 3304 100th St., Urbandale
​Treats:  Sarah Robinson

November 8, 2019
How to Teach Older Beginners (Q & A)
Clinician:  Panelists Judy Schliesman, Irina Kaplan, and Kyle McGowan
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Treats: Karen McFadden

December 13, 2019
Christmas Party = Games!
Clinician:  Amy Jo Wrobel and Sarah Robinson
Host: West Music, 3304 100th St., Urbandale
​Treats:   Kyle McGowan

January 10, 2020
Master Class IMTA Students
​Clinician: Dr. Ted Reuter (Wartburg College)
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
​Treats: Susan Kuyper

February 14, 2020
Becoming a Real Musician
Clinician:  Dr. Bob Woody (University Nebraska-Lincoln)
Host: West Music, 3304 100th St., Urbandale
​Treats: Irina Kaplan

March 13, 2020
Piano Tech Time: Regulation, Voicing, Tuning
Clinician: Andrew DeFord, CPT
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
​Treats:  Marcia Hintz

March 21-25, 2020
National Conference
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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April 10, 2020
Summer Camp Auditions
Host: West Music, 3304 100th St., Urbandale
​Treats: DMMTA Board/Spring Luncheon

June 7-9, 2020
​IMTA State Conference
Location:  University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls