MTC/Ivory League Virtual Retreat
July 20 - 21, 2023 Noon - 6:30pm Pacific
Virtual Retreat for Simply Music Teachers
July 20 - 21, 2023 Noon - 6:30pm Pacific each day
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Attend one or both days
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Online event - no travel expenses!
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Learn from the most experienced Simply Music Teachers
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Connect with other Simply Music teachers
Your Hosts
Laurie and Robin are Master Simply Music Teachers and Master Coaches. They both began teaching Simply Music in 2003 and are still active as teachers.
They bring decades of experience in teaching Simply Music, owning and operating businesses, coaching teachers, and managing relationships. Robin and Laurie also continually strive to grow personally and professionally through transformative education.
Special Guest
 Neil Moore
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Neil is the Founder & Creator of Simply Music. His musical knowledge, visionary outlook, relentless personal and professional pursuits, deep understanding of human behavior, wisdom and humor always inspire! There's nothing else quite like hanging out with and learning from this amazing human! |
Your Investment
$200US Attend one day, your choice
$325US Attend both days
Everyone who registers will receive lifetime access to the recorded replays of all sessions!
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For teachers outside the US with a higher exchange rate, we offer 20% off Use coupon code INTL20 Please do not enter this code if you are in the USA |
DAY 1 AGENDA: July 20 (Levels 1 - 6)
Noon - 6:30pm Pacific
| Pacific Time |
Type | Session | Presenter |
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| 10:15 - 11:00 | Bonus Session | Extra Support for Accompaniment & Reading | Mark S. Meritt |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | General | Welcome & Breakout Intros Understanding the Curriculum Structure |
Laurie & Robin Neil |
| 1:00 - 1:30 | General | Managing Streams | Neil, Robin, Laurie |
| 1:30 - 2:30 | Breakouts | Reading Rhythm Studio Management & Communication |
Laurie Robin |
| 2:30 - 2:45 | Break | ||
| 2:45 - 3:30 | General | The Extensions Program for Early Levels | Neil |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Breakouts | Reading Notes Key Conversations |
Laurie Robin |
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Break | ||
| 5:00 - 5:15 |
General | Couple Fun Things | |
| 5:15 - 6:00 |
Breakouts | Intro to C&I and Arrangements Shared Lesson Strategies |
Robin Laurie |
| 6:00 - 6:30 |
General | Q&A / Wrapup |
DAY 2 AGENDA: July 21 (Levels 7+)
Noon - 6:30pm Pacific
PLEASE NOTE: *Everyone* is invited to attend the BONUS Session on Day 1 at 10:15am Pacific, even if you are only registered for Day 2.
| Pacific Time |
Type | Session | Presenter |
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| 10:00 - 11:00 | Bonus Session | First Responders Get-Together | Neil Robin Laurie |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | General | Welcome & Breakout Intros How the Curriculum Structure Impacts Your Teaching |
Laurie & Robin Neil |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Breakouts | Extra Projects in Development Levels Running an Accompaniment Workshop |
Laurie Robin |
| 2:00 - 2:15 | Break | ||
| 2:15 - 3:00 | General | Neil Teaches a Song | Neil |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Breakouts | Jazz Clues Teaching Scale & Key |
Robin Laurie |
| 4:00 - 4:30 | Break | ||
| 4:30 - 4:45 |
General | Couple Fun Things | |
| 4:45 - 5:15 |
General | Extensions Program for Upper Levels | Neil |
| 5:15 - 6:00 |
General | Defining Tools & Strategies from Sheet Music | Neil Laurie Robin |
| 6:00 - 6:30 |
General | Q&A / Wrapup |