MJ Music Training

14/10/2026

🎹 Teaching instruments to neurodivergent students

Join Justin McKee in Sydney on Sunday 25 October 2026 for a three-hour professional learning course exploring practical approaches to teaching instrumental music to neurodivergent students.

Hosted by United Music Teachers NSW (UMT), this course is designed to help instrumental music teachers build their understanding and confidence when teaching neurodivergent students.

📅 Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
📍 Location: Killara Music Room, 131 Fiddens Wharf Rd, Killara NSW.
⏰ Time: 1:30pm–5:00pm
⏱️ Duration: 3.5 hours

Registration fees:

$25 – UMT members

$30 – MTA members and friends of UMT

$35 – All other attendees

Bookings are now open!

👉 https://www.trybooking.com/DQNZX

United Music Teachers NSW

22/09/2026

Very happy to be supporting the Music Teacher Matters Conference, 4-5 July 2027. A great opportunity for NSW Music Teachers to gain valuable Professional Development from some inspiring presenters.

More info about the conference here:
https://www.musicteachermatters.com.au/

12/09/2026

Looking forward to being in Newcastle on Sunday 20 September to deliver my foundational course for instrumental music teachers, "Teaching instruments to neurodivergent students".

It will be great to spend the day with local teachers.

228 Brunker Road, Adamstown NSW.

More info here:

Join our teacher training workshop at MJ Music Training and learn practical strategies for teaching neurodivergent students. Gain skills to create an inclusive studio.

23/08/2026

I had such an enjoyable day adjudicating the Junior Music Festival in Cherrybrook yesterday!

Thank you to all the entrants for your commitment and preparation — everyone did their best and it was a real pleasure to hear you all play.

A huge thank you to Andrea, Mei and Susanna for your excellent support throughout the day.

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:

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 🎵

24/05/2026

Vivid Sydney 2026🌟 Darling Harbour has
lots of interactive light installations for kids and adults to explore.
If you need to take a sensory break, there is a quiet space in Tumbalong Park.