12/07/2026
I'm really looking forward to returning to my hometown of Newcastle to deliver this professional learning workshop for instrumental music teachers.
If you're looking to build your confidence in teaching neurodivergent students, I'd love to see you there on 20 September 2026.
Find out more and book here:
https://www.mjmusictraining.com.au/teacher-training/in-person
08/07/2026
Another gem of a moment at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference!
In Samantha Coates' BlitzBooks session today, she shared this quote from Warwick Baker:
"You are creating discipline in an on-demand culture.
You are creating focus in a distracted world."
What a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. 🎹
21/06/2026
Hope everyone had an amazing time making music today for Make Music Australia Day 🎶 21 June 2026
18/06/2026
Music teachers, lecturers and researchers:  A call for Presentations for the 2027 Music Matters Conference (MTA NSW)
Applications close: 23 August 2026
Submit your presenter proposal here:
The MTA NSW 2027 State Conference - Call for Presenters: Call for Presentations
2027 Music Teacher Matters: Setting Students Up For Success ConferenceThe 2027 Music Teacher Matters: Setting Students Up For Success Conference is th...
07/06/2026
📢 New contact number for MJ Music Training! 🎶
Hello everyone,
We'd like to let you know that MJ Music Training has a new contact number:
📞 0429 586 631
Please update your records and save our new number for all enquiries, bookings and support.
We look forward to hearing from you!
🎵 MJ Music Training 🎵
10/05/2026
Happy Mother’s Day 💐
A special thank you to all the mums who encourage, support and patiently help their children practise their instrument each week. Your support makes such a difference 🎶 🥁 🎸 🎷🪈 🎹
03/05/2026
Phenomenal professional development session today 🎶
An inspiring lecture by Dr Kirill Monorosi and Professor Inge Rosar on understanding Baroque performance—insightful, engaging, and incredibly valuable for both teachers and students.
A heartfelt thank you to Margaret, Sue, and everyone at The United Music Teachers for organising such a rich and rewarding event.
United Music Teachers NSW