2026 CONFERENCE

Workshops

Leila Viss

Discover fresh inspiration with Leila Viss in her engaging workshop, From Noodle to Masterpiece: A Go-To Kit for Composing. A leader in creative, tech-savvy piano pedagogy, Viss equips teachers and students with practical tools to spark improvisation and turn simple musical ideas into polished compositions.

Drawing on decades of teaching, writing, and national presentations, she offers innovative strategies that make composing approachable, engaging, and fun—perfect for inspiring today’s musicians to create with confidence.

Learn more about Leila here.

Benita Rose

Explore the expressive world of Benita Rose in her illuminating workshop on the music of Marcos Fernández-Barrero. An internationally acclaimed pianist and passionate advocate for Barrero’s works, Rose brings deep insight from her performances, recordings, and ongoing project to present his complete piano oeuvre to audiences worldwide.

Through performance and discussion, this session offers a rare opportunity to discover a contemporary composer whose music is praised for its emotional depth, poetic sensitivity, and evocative storytelling—brought to life by one of its foremost interpreters.

Learn more about Benita here.

Charlene Jarvis

Bring new life to your teaching with Charlene Shelzi Jarvis in her dynamic workshop: Implementing Engaging Theory in Music Lessons. A nationally recognized clinician and co-author of widely used pedagogical resources, Jarvis is known for transforming theory into interactive, meaningful experiences that students truly enjoy.

Drawing on decades of teaching, curriculum development, and creative classroom strategies, she offers practical, ready-to-use ideas that help students connect theory to performance—making learning both effective and fun.

Learn more about Charlene here.:

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1646 W Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
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Office Hours : 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Holiday Hours : Closed Dec 24th - Jan 1st