I have given presentations at:

• MTNA National Conference

• CAPMT State Conference

• MTAC State Convention

• Local MTAC Branches and CAPMT Chapters

• San Jose State University

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Here is a list of presentations that I have given at a Conference and/or am able to give:

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Presentations on Creativity​

• Two Types of Musical Freedom: Physical (through Technique) and Musical (through Creativity)

• Applications of Improvisation & Arranging for Classically Trained Pianists

• 10 Levels of Arranging

• Improvisation, Arranging, and Composition as a Spectrum

• From Pop to Anime: Levels of Arranging Piano Covers

• Creativity Masterclass: Weaving Improv & Arranging into Fully-Notated Music

• Playing Classical Music as Lead Sheets (and Reharmonizing!)

• Vary!  How to Use Creativity to Keep (Notated) Repertoire Fresh

• Favorite YouTubers for Music Learning

• Four Arts of Music: The Legacy of Forrest Kinney

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Presentations on Studio Ideas

• Summer Projects, Private Concerts, Senior Capstone: Letting the Uniqueness of Each Student Shine!

• Using Metrics and Data in Teaching

• Developing Holistic Musicians through Mastery-Based Learning

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Presentations on Music Business

• Zero to 50 Students in One Year: Five P's of a Thriving Music Business

• Hard Product (music-related skills) vs. Soft Product (advertising, professionalism, etc.)

• How to Build a Webpage for your Studio or Local Organization

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Presentations on Music Education and the Brain

• The Three Domains of Bloom's Taxonomy in Teaching

• Different Types & Personalities of Masterclass Teachers

• Music, Psychology, & Linguistics: Phonics, Morphemes, Chunking, Sight Reading, Theory, and more!

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Presentations on Artistry

• 20 ProTips in Music Artistry

• Musicality through Singing, Conducting, and Acting

• Expressive Eyebrows (mini session)

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Presentations for Music Organizations

• Bringing Your Local Organization to Professional Standards

• An Analysis of Presentation Topics & Modalities at Conferences

• Most Common Topics mentioned in Music Teacher Forums

• Expanding Your Network: A Survey of Various Music Organizations

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Other Topics for Presentations

• Highbrow Outside the Classical Canon

• Testing Overview & Comparisons (RCM, ABRSM, CA State Exams)

• The Piano: Explored (with Piano Technician)

• Favorite Analogies & Theory

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