Media Library

KCMTA Media Library 

KCMTA has a collection of MTNA conference media dating back many years.  The collection includes cassette tapes, DVDs, CDs and video tapes.

Materials may be kept for up to four weeks (they are due at the next KCMTA meeting). Materials kept longer than four weeks, or items that are damaged, will be assessed a $5.00 fine.
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Immediate Past Chair: Jennifer Lacy at 913-671-7995 or [email protected].

Audio Cassettes

Adapting to Individual Differences	​Carol Rogel Scott
A Microcosm of Bach: The 18 Little Preludes	​R. Hokanson
A Perspective on Student Preparation and Progress	Dorothy Miriani
A Tool for Identifying Hidden Assumptions that Sabotage Performance	Dorothy Miriani ​
A Traditionalist’s Guide to Electronic Keyboards	Harms/Kern
A Tribute to Alberto Ginastera	Delgado
A Waltz Through the Life of Frederic Chopin	K. Roundtree
Alternatives to the Haydn D Major Concerto	K. Roundtree
Are Your Students Really Reading?	J. Bastien
The Art of Adjudication	Albergo/Sahr
At the Piano with the Masters	Maurice Hinson
Beyond the Private Lesson	Maduca/Thielen
But Are We Teaching Music?	Blickenstaff/Werner
The Case of the Irresponsible Student	Suzanne Guy
Chopin Editions and Modern Performance	Thomas Higgins
Creative Outlets for the Independent Music Teacher	Herrett/Carden
Current Trends in Practice Research: Practical Implications for the Applied Teacher	​Nancy Barry ​
Developing Activities for Students	Finley/Mason/Fahlman
Development of Music Readiness in Preschool Children	Edwin Gordon
Do You Hear What I Hear? Piano Questions Answered by a Piano Technician	Urlacher ​
Easy Improvisation for Classical Piano Teachers	Lee Evans
Electronic Keyboard/Acoustic Piano in the Lesson	Joy Carden
The Extended Studio: Meanings and Possibilities	Dehne/Sugars
Freeing the Caged Bird: A Step-by-Step Approach for Developing Well-Coordinated Injury Preventative Keyboard Technic
Fun for One-Handed Literature for the Left and Right Hands	T. Schmacher
Goyescas by Enrique Granados	E. Mach/J. Baker
Group Activities for the Independent Studio	Gayle Kowalchyk
Group Piano Teacher’s Salvation	Steven Roberson
High School and College Student Composer	John Hilliard
How Can We Prevent Drop Outs?	Sidney Lawrenc
How to Catch a Comet	​Margaret Ott
Improving Performance Through Movement: Dalcroze Eurythmics Applied	T. Caldwell ​
In the Beginning…Teaching Adult Learners	Gwendolyn Perun
​Independent Music Teacher’s Forum
Independent Teacher: Paying Attention to Business	​Barr/Karsnia
The Intelligent System for Music: A New System Utilizing Hardware and Software	Larry Harms ​
Jazz and Kansas City	Ben Glover
Keeping Up to Date: Computers for the Private Teacher	Roger McRae
Local Associations and Their Impact on National Certification	Wilson/Nelson/Hwalck ​
Looking to the Future: What’s Ahead for Certification	Goodwin/McGinnis
Master Class	Joanne Baker
Master Class: Piano (Tapes A & B)	Peter Takacs
Master Class: The Singer’s Art	Oren Brown
Master Class	Stecher/Horowitz
The Motion of the Dance in Baroque Music	Sandra Soderlund
Music Enrichment for the Preschool Child	M. Woods/Shields
Musicianship: More than “Just Theory”	Rebecca Corley
Optimizing Learning Potential for Disadvantaged	Petrie/Happy
Organ and Piano Technique: Friend or Foe?	John Ditto
Out of the Method Books…Into the Literature	Barbara Wasson
Perk Up Your Piano Students and Lessons	J. Bastien
Personal Aspects of the Student-Teacher Relationship	Kenneth Bruscia
Personal Computer in the Group Piano Studio	Lawrence Rast
Pianistic Pitfalls in Sonatina Syndrome	Woolsey/Holmes
Piano Music of Alexander Scriabin	Woolsey/Holmes
Piano Master Classes of F. Liszt & Hans von Bulow	Larimer/Pollei
Piano Lessons: Gain Without Pain	Dennis Siebenaler
Piano Pedagogy Demonstration & Faculty Evaluation	Larimer/Pollei
Piano Practice: A Positive Addiction	Suzanne Guy
Positive Growth in Group Piano	Virginia Campbell
Positive, Practical Performer: Teacher & Student	Virginia Campbell
Power of National Certification	Anita Whalen
Preparing Students for Auditions	Joyce Grill et al.
Preparing Students for Performance	Jane Allen
Problems of Style and Interpretation	Maurice Hinson
Producing Happy Readers and Parents	Louise Guhl
Pulse Patterning for Pianist	C. Aschbrenner
Purposeful Practicing – Active or Inactive Motion​	D. Disselhorst
Projects for a Summer Studio	Martha Mier
Rachmaninoff: The Impact of His Famous c# minor Prelude on Others of His Preludes	Lewis/Terrill/Wing
Rags are Riches	Lewis/Terrill/Wing
Self Care for the Independent Teacher	S. Blickenstaff
Self-Esteem and Its Impact on Learning	William Prey
Sight Reading/Improvisation as Function of Cognitive Style	A. Salanowski
SOS! Survival of Problem Students	Michol/Laird
Spanish Music for the Intermediate Student	Martha Violett
Student Motivations and How to Duet	Anthony Lenti
Teaching Ensembles in the Independent Studio	Robert Vandall
Teaching Improvisation: How to Start	Ann Labounsky
Technology Doesn’t Bite	Goss/Holland/Werner
Using Keyboard Technology to Enhance Learning	Bostrom et al.
Ways to Upgrade and Uplift Your Teaching Career	​Bostrom et al.
The Well-Tempered Adjudicator	Bostrom et al.
Working With Students With Special Concerns	​Campbell/Almlic

Videotapes

Dalcroze Eurhythmics	Robert Abramson
Nelita True at Eastman	​Nelita True
Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music	Maurice Hinson
Performance Practices in Romantic Piano Music	Maurice Hinson
Multi-Piano (1998, 1999)	​KCMTA
Videoconference: Customizing the Profession of Teaching Music (2 tapes)

CDs

Bela Bartok’s For Children
The Role of Health and Wellness Training for Young Musicians
Yes, Virginia, You Can Teach Composing
​For String, Wind, Voice Teachers: Fun Tools and Techniques