February 2024 MTNA e-Journal

Exploring the Integration of Entrepreneurship Education in Applied Music Lessons: Challenges, Approaches and Benefits
By José Valentino Ruiz

This study examines the integration of entrepreneurship into applied music lessons in higher education. While applied music lessons have long focused on developing technical skills and artistic abilities, the development of entrepreneurial skills has been neglected. The study explores the current state of entrepreneurship integration, the perceived benefits and the approaches employed by professors. Data were collected through multiple-case qualitative research. The findings reveal that entrepreneurship integration is limited due to time constraints and professors’ uncertainties. However, there is recognition of the potential benefits. The study suggests several strategies to enhance entrepreneurship integration. [Read More]

An Examination of Collegiate Piano Majors’ Experiences Learning, Beliefs About and Confidence in Selecting and Teaching Literature by Diverse Composers
By Jenna Klein, NCTM

The purpose of this study was to examine undergraduate and graduate piano majors’ confidence in selecting, performing and teaching piano repertoire by diverse composers (women composers and composers of color [BIPOC]). A secondary purpose was to investigate their beliefs about and experiences learning piano repertoire by diverse composers. Specifically, (a) the types of experiences piano majors have learning piano repertoire by diverse composers, (b) how confident piano majors are in teaching repertoire by diverse composers, and (c) potential relationships that exist between piano majors’ experience learning, beliefs about and confidence teaching repertoire by diverse composers. [Read More]

Poster Sessions

Contextualizing the Baroque: Designing a Harpsichord Curriculum for Keyboardists
By Curtis Pavey [View]

The Pedagogical Piano Works of William Grant Still
By Kindal Gammill, Desmond Henderson and Nathan Shelton [View]

Current Research

The Teaching Methods and Philosophies of Three Leading Piano Teachers in China: Zhe Tang, Ling Zhao and Vivian Li
By Natalie Burton [View]

Piano Instructors’ Experiences In and Perceptions Of Preparation, Success and Confidence Teaching Students with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
By Katie Ostrosky, NCTM [View]