“Building a Solid Technical Foundation: An Interactive Workshop for Students and Teachers”
Tuesday, January 13 · 10:00 AM · In Person (Location TBA)

Start the new year with an inspiring hands-on session led by Irina Tchanteva, who will guide an interactive exploration of piano technique for all levels—from beginners to advanced students.

Irina will work directly with students throughout the session, demonstrating how teachers can lay a strong, healthy technical foundation while addressing common challenges in scales, etudes, and repertoire with particular technical demands.

This event is designed to help teachers observe, ask questions, and gather new ideas for developing ease, sound quality, and artistry at the piano.
Stay tuned for location details coming soon.

We’re looking forward to the Festival, an all day event. Watch this website and Dolce Notes (our Branch monthly newsletter) as plans progress. The entry deadline TBA

• Registration: Register Here

• Guidelines: Full guidelines available here

• Coordinator - Ashley Arroyo

This event features our adult students that want to share their accomplishments and challenges as adult students! It’s a wonderful friendly environment to play any style of music, there is no memory requirement, all instruments and ensembles are welcome!

Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline TBA, questions contact Natalie Merrill/Chair.

Jon Skidmore will present his lecture on Zoom.

We’re thrilled to welcome Jon Skidmore, performance psychologist, musician, and co-author of Conquer Stage Fright, for an inspiring session on the psychology of performance.

Jon will share practical, research-based strategies to help students (and teachers!) manage anxiety, sharpen focus, and perform with greater freedom and joy. Drawing from decades of experience in both clinical and musical settings, his approach bridges the gap between mindset, preparation, and artistic expression—offering tools you can use in lessons right away.

This event will be held on Zoom and is open to all branch members. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to help your students—and yourself—perform with confidence and ease.

Celebrating Spring and Composers Today!

This joint event features various music, the Branch Composers Today program fosters creativity through composition by both students and teachers.

Location: First Church of Christ Scientist - Carmichael, California 4949 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is TBA links posted soon.

Recital Chair - Anna Martynovskaya

This special event is adjudicated, scholarships are awarded.

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, deadline TBA, fees, dress code and other event guidelines.

Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825

Natsuki Fukasawa - Chair

Join us for the “command performance” of our division winners. The performers deadline to RSVP, TBA, contact Natsuki Fukasawa for more details.