We are delighted to have recognised long standing WAMTA Council member John Cranfield with life membership at our Annual General Meeting on 9th March 2025. John Cranfield was a member of the WAMTA Council for 40 years, serving as Companion member representative from 1984-2024. John’s wide range of business knowledge…
Join the Victorian Music Teachers Association for their first webinar for 2025! In this session, Nat Bartsch will share some ostinato-based approaches to encourage classical music students to explore improvisation and composition, with a focus on mindfulness, kindness, and the space between the notes. Nat Bartsch is a twice-ARIA nominated…
Join your music teacher colleagues for a cuppa and a chat in Claremont on Tuesday 4th March 2025, from 10:30 am. We will be gathering at the Moose Cafe on Bayview Terrace in Claremont. Your WAMTA Council Host is Paddy Ge. RSVP to attend Please RSVP if you are able…
The monthly Student Forum concert is a popular perk of WAMTA membership, offering students of WAMTA teachers a non-competitive performance opportunity. Details for entering students in the March Student Forum have been emailed out to members today – please check your inbox, or log in to the Student Forum registration…
All WAMTA Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the West Australian Music Teachers’ Association on Sunday 9th March 2025 commencing at 3:30 pm. We will again be meeting at the Victoria Park Community Centre, as it is an accessible venue (no stairs) with ample parking. The meeting…
The Queensland Music Teachers’ Association is running 2 hybrid workshops on Sunday 23rd February 2025, which WAMTA members can access with a 40% discount! 9am to 10.30am AWSTEngaging Our Students in 2025 (Paul Myatt) Today’s students are tech-savvy and learn differently than previous generations! Join Paul Myatt in this transformative workshop designed for…
WAMTA is a proud Act Belong Commit Partner. In support of their Feelgood Feb initiative, we are highlighting the mental health and wellbeing benefits of being active, particularly with other people. Just being around people has mental health benefits. A good start is greeting or saying hello to your neighbour…
Eight WAMTA teachers participated in the 2025 AGMS Spotlight on Pedagogy workshop in Perth on January 30th. Our own past WAMTA President Jo Kotchie was the featured local composer, presenting a workshop on teaching children to read music effectively from a holistic, child-centred perspective.
The WAMTA Secretariat will be CLOSED on Monday 27th January 2025, since Australia Day falls on a Sunday this year. The Secretariat will reopen on Wednesday 29th January.
WAMTA’s February Social is our annual kick-off to celebrate the start of the new school year. Join us on Sunday 9th February 2025 from 3:30 pm in Room 1 at the Victoria Park Community Centre, 328 Gloucester St, East Victoria Park for a relaxed afternoon tea. Catch up with old…
