Victorian Music Teachers' Association in Belmont, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Victorian Music Teachers' Association

Locality: Belmont, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5243 4200

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25.01.2022 A handy in-depth resource for scaffolding (and problem-solving!) flute articulation.

24.01.2022 Latest updates for music education across a variety of settings.

24.01.2022 Learning a musical instrument is a terrific exercise in perseverance. Here are some things to try when students teetering on the edge of giving things away.

20.01.2022 The VMTA is proud to have assembled a taskforce of key representative music education organisations. The newly formed Music Education Alliance Victoria is working for you to create a unified voice for our sector. We seek an opportunity to work with government to develop a COVIDSafe plan for the full return of music education in schools and community settings. Please like the page and share extensively with your network.

17.01.2022 Great news for Music Education in Victoria.

16.01.2022 We're in this together.

16.01.2022 Here's an update from Music Education Alliance Victoria.

15.01.2022 A worthwhile investment, right? Enjoy your bagpipes-free Wacky Wednesday everyone!

15.01.2022 Our friends at Bulletproof Musician explain what good slow practice looks like and why it is such a valuable approach. And if it works for martial arts, why not music too?

13.01.2022 Want to learn more about VMTA governance? Read about the current Board Members and structure here: https://bit.ly/2Hs48Ir

13.01.2022 Are you a VMTA Member looking to connect with your community? The VMTA Member Forum is a closed group created for this purpose: https://bit.ly/2Ok4sZT. Just remember to answer both questions when requesting to join!

12.01.2022 We know how many different contexts exist within our sector. Here’s some information for a few specific groups, accurate as of the 22/11 announcements from the Premier, the current roadmap and the 29/11 School Operations Guide adjustment.

11.01.2022 Music Education Alliance Victoria appreciates the continued support of our fellow organisations and associations as we work together for music-making in all con...texts across our state. Our sector has the expertise, perspective, flexibility, perseverance and dedication to find nuanced, long-term steps forward. We will make music heard!

11.01.2022 Professor Sarah Wilson from the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne explains how singing can give your brain a workout! Throw us a like if you sing so often it should count as exercise!

11.01.2022 Some (silent) seasonal tunes for this week's Wacky Wednesday!

09.01.2022 Good to know it isn't just us! Enjoy some very enthusiastic singing in honour of Wacky Wednesday.

09.01.2022 Join the VMTA and receive a range of benefits including professional accreditation, individual listing on website (premium profiles available), discounted access to professional learning events, regular eNews, special offers, free webinars, networking opportunities and discounted piano/venue hire. Performance opportunities exist for students of VMTA members, and there are discounts for advertising in our monthly eNews. Support your peak body and stay up-to-date with your profession: https://bit.ly/3mRlA9H

08.01.2022 PRESS RELEASE: Bernies Music Land Named One of the Top 100 Music Stores in the World 1st December, 2020 Bernies Music Land in Ringwood, Victoria Australia, has ...been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) the global association of music products and music retailers. The award honours retail music dealers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighbourhoods, and customers and share a vision to create a more musical world through their local communities. The award will be presented in January 2021 during NAMM’s Believe in Music Week, the online global gathering to unify and support. NAMM’s Top 100 Dealer Awards spotlight the industry’s very best music product retailers. To determine the list, an independent panel of judges reviewed hundreds of submissions rated across categories that include customer service, innovation, music advocacy, store design, marketing, and sales promotions and are scored in accordance to determine the Top 100 list. Bernies Music Land is one of Australia's most trusted an d loved music stores. In the leafy suburbs of Melbourne, 20 kilometers from the city, Bernies Music Land's 15,000 square foot building is a hub of musical activity, with retail, education centre, service centre and distribution warehouse. It's an exciting musical destination and is "talked about" around the world, thanks to its warm musical community and friendly family business approach. Bernies Music Land has built a musical community which is unique in Australia. Through decades of relationship building, plus generous community support and involvement, Bernies is a place where music groups converge, celebrate, and give back to their musical community. To read Bernies Music Land’s award nomination visit https://musicland.com.au/namm-top-dealer-nomination To learn more about NAMM and the Top 100 Dealer Awards and see all the 2020 Winners, please visit: https://www.namm.org//namm-congratulates-2020-top-100-awar To learn more about Bernies Music Land, please visit the showrooms at 381 Canterbury Road, Ringwood Vic or website www.musicland.com.au About NAMM The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music-making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 10,400 Member companies located in more than 104 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266), or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter , and YouTube. APPENDIX 2: Bernies Music Land Award Nomination Bernies Music Land is one of Australia's most trusted and loved music stores. In the leafy suburbs of Melbourne, 10 miles from the city, Bernies Music Land's 15,000 square foot building is a hub of musical activity, with retail, education centre, service centre and distribution warehouse. It's an exciting musical destination and is "talked about" around the world, thanks to its warm musical community and friendly family business approach. Bernies Music Land has built a musical community which is unique in Australia. Through decades of relationship building, plus generous community support and involvement, Bernies is a place where music groups converge, celebrate, and give back to their musical community. This is displayed at Bernies Music Land's unique "Piano Educators Day" in January, an annual event in its 11th year, where guests gather from the 5 major examination boards, as well as all the major print music suppliers and top educators from Universities and Academies gather in one building to support the development of 100 local music teachers. It really is amazing how Bernies Music Land brings the music industry together. Bernies Music Land is passionate about the benefits of making music. We present and support a significant number of award programs, student development initiatives and performance opportunities for music makers of all ages. This includes: Bernies MusiClub An open, friendly music club where customers can join monthly "Players Afternoon" and have the wonderful experience of performing and sharing their music with other "home musicians". Our MusiClub members are invited to Feature Concerts at Bernies with artists from around the world (for a very small fee). Each of these events are specially designed to inspire music making we want customers to share music even when they leave our store. Workshops Bernies builds a community by continuing our service long after our customers have purchased a piano or organ. We hold regular workshops where home, or even stage musicians, can develop their skills or learn new ones, presented by some of the industry's most accomplished musicians. Bernies Music School For students aged 5 to 99, Bernies has hand picked some of Melbourne's best teachers and has a unique goals program to encourage not just learning music, but the benefits of musical involvement and sharing. Teacher Training Our unique inhouse teacher training program consists of an annual major program "Piano Educators Day" in January, followed by a series of teacher development workshops presented from February to July. Bernies Music Land is the only music store in Australia which brings together five competing examination boards in one room, joining together in a friendly manner to offer new opportunities to teachers. This extends to composers, method authors and print music representatives, all coming together in this unique environment. Masterclass and Piano Competition We don't just present a "Piano Competition". When we created the National Bernstein Piano Competition in 1988, we structured it as a learning and development opportunity providing unheardof Masterclasses for young piano students with some of Australia's leading pianists and educators. Family Events Bernies has become a destination for music students in the school holidays. Our popular "Inside the Piano" workshops offer families the chance to see inside the beautiful grand piano action, discover how pianos make sound, why they go out of tune and why they are all different, to educate families about the "steps" in pianos to support their musical journey. We aren't aware of other stores offering these activities for families. Scholarship Program Bernies is a major sponsor of award and scholarship programs including several major Eisteddfod (student competitions), and student development programs through Universities. The Community Feel In addition to our outstanding range of instruments, Bernies Music Land offers a great range of print music and services for hobby musicians, students, educators and professionals. Our store has a community feel, where customers are welcome to drop in "on their way past", enjoy a free coffee and say hello to our team while browsing this week's range of Print Music. As we are a fullservice store, Bernies Music Land offers repairs, home rental, event hire, sponsorship and much more. Customers can use Bernies as a starting point to gain industry advice, find something rare, or just share a musical idea. Most of our customers are greeted by name, and we are proud to have such a high percentage of repeat business and referrals thanks to our community approach. Visitors Come to Bernies If you ask organists or pianists from around the world when they are travelling to Australia, it's very likely they have a visit to Bernies Music Land on their list. As well as our event opportunities, Bernies has become a destination for international musicians to gather, explore, discover and be excited about our industry. They may even get a look at our amazing historical collection of keyboard instruments! Bernies Music Land began in October 1977, started by Bernie Capicchiano along with the support of his wife Doris and brother Vin. Bernie had a vision to bring the enjoyment of music to the community through active music making, and worked hard at the age of just 27 to open his own small store. The primary focus then was on piano and organs, as is now. 2020 has been a challenging year for Bernies Music Land, with maximum Covid restrictions inflicted by the Government, causing us to postpone or close many of our activities for more than 7 months. However, our community will rise again and we can’t wait to offer our exceptional services in 2021. With the future in mind, Bernies Music Land looks to building more Music For Wellness opportunities for our customers and to further grow our community involvement as a much-loved musical destination. Make sure to follow our Facebook page for all the news! Please contact us: Phone: (03) 9872 5122 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Great coverage on ABC News this evening highlighting issues for studio teachers and students. Balanced, clear and pointed. Links to the online article posted earlier today. VMTA is proud to be part of Music Education Alliance Victoria, whose position was clearly highlighted in this news segment. Another big shout out to VMTA member Michelle Marie who features in the broadcast. Please visit the Music Education Alliance Victoria Facebook page to like and share!

06.01.2022 This is David Hodgett MP's latest - a brilliant speech in Parliament on behalf of community ensembles.

05.01.2022 The VMTA offers a wide range of professional services for its members. This includes listing on website, professional learning workshops and free webinars, as well as monthly eNews bulletins and blog articles to keep up to date with innovations and changes in the profession. For more information on our events, check out our website.

05.01.2022 Thinking of joining the VMTA? Check out our membership rates here - much lower than many other associations and allows access to a great deal of professional learning and support: https://bit.ly/37H2rA1

05.01.2022 Bach jokes are perfect for Wacky Wednesday, huh? Well, if it ain't Baroque....

04.01.2022 Great news. Have just spoken with DHHS COVID-19 Hotline. Home-based studio teachers can now receive visitors to their residential premises for provision of ‘Education Services’. Up to 15 visitors (students) per day are permitted providing the teacher has a COVIDSafe plan in place. Ref: Stay Safe Directions (Victoria) (No 2) 22 November (Part 4, 7 (2) (d)) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stay-safe-directions-victoria-n

04.01.2022 Take a look at our Useful Information for Teachers page at the VMTA website for our Instrumental Music Teacher Handbook plus a collection of editable templates and resources.

02.01.2022 The updated School Operations Guide was released late yesterday and it’s great news for schools. More information for studios and community to follow.

02.01.2022 Great article highlighting current issues for studio teachers. Features an interview with VMTA member Michelle Marie and Music Education Alliance Victoria spokesperson James Le Fevre. Much more is still to be done for a full return of music in private studios, schools, community and ensemble settings. We also need much more clarity from DHHS as we head towards COVID-normal.

01.01.2022 Latest DET School Operations Guide (24 November) includes easing of restrictions for woodwind/brass/singing outdoors.

01.01.2022 School Membership with the VMTA is available to any Victorian Government, Catholic or Independent registered school, and large private/commercial music studios that employ 1 or more teaching staff. Only VMTA Individual Members and School Members may quote the VMTA Recommended Teaching & Accompanying Rates.

01.01.2022 Music Education Alliance Victoria continues to reach out to the media to speak for our sector in support of the full return of music education in schools.