Workshops & Presentations
The National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, 2019: “Different Strokes for Different Folks: Assessment and Beyond for Adult Students.”
The National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, 2019: Teaching Demonstration (me teaching one of my adult piano students). This was followed by a question/answer session with the audience.
Elon University, 2019 (Piano Pedagogy course): Gabriel Grovlez’ L’Almanach aux Images: A Pedantic Effort to Leveling Music Literature”
Greensboro Music Teachers Association, 2019: “Playing by the Rules: Successful Learning Opportunities through Competitions, Festivals, and Auditions”
Cape Fear Music Teachers Association, 2018: “Preparing Students for Competitions, Festivals, and Auditions (and Recitals Too!)”
North Carolina Music Teachers Association, 2018: Gabriel Grovlez’ L’Almanach aux images: A Pedantic Effort to Leveling Piano Literature. Lecture-Recital.
North Carolina Music Teachers Association, 2016: Two workshops on the repertoire list for the 2017 NCMTA Piano Contest-Festival (Raleigh and Charlotte). This included demonstrations and teaching tips on over 60 selections.
The Music Academy of North Carolina, 2016: “Piano Technique from the Very First Lesson.”
The Music Academy of North Carolina, 2015: “Early-level Music Theory Games and Drills.”
High Point Piano Teachers Association, 2014: “Teaching Adult Piano Students.”
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum, 2012: “Music Competitions: Realities and Tips.”
Music Teachers National Association National Conference, 2011: “Not Just Big Kids: Teaching Today’s Adult Music Students.”
North Carolina Music Teachers Association State Conference, 2010: “Liberating Your Creative Musical Self: Composing and Technology.”
Salem College, 2008-2012: “Where Do I Fit In? Parents and Caregivers of Children in Music Lessons.”
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2008: “Defining the Cantor’s Role.”
Salem College, 2008. Mini-lecture to high school seniors (recruiting event): “Pushing Musical Boundaries: Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson, and Tori Amos.”
Minnesota Music Teachers Association State Conference, 2008. Guest presenter and clinician: “Do I Have to Play? Musicians Who Teach.”
Forsyth County Educators of Young Children, 2008: “Music! Right from the Start.”
North Carolina Music Teachers Association State Conference, 2007: “Teaching Today: The Joy of Music Making in Our Unique Culture.”
Greensboro Music Teachers Association, 2007: “New Thoughts on Teaching Adults.”
North Carolina Music Teachers Association, 2005. Two workshops on the repertoire list for the 2006 NCMTA Piano Contest-Festival (Raleigh and Charlotte). This included demonstrations and teaching tips on over 60 selections.
North Carolina Music Teachers Association State Conference, 2005: “Results of the 2005 Survey to NCMTA Piano Teachers: Questions, Answers, and Discussion.”
Winston-Salem Professional Piano Teachers Association, 2005: “Why Don’t They Just Behave? Adult Piano Students.”
Raleigh Professional Piano Teachers Association, 2004: “Traits of Adult Music Students and Strategies for Successful Teaching.”
Music Teachers National Association, National Convention, 2004 (Kansas City): “Piano Ensembles that Motivate.”
Greensboro Music Teachers Association, 2004: “Evaluation and Assessment in Pre-college Music Instruction.”
North Carolina A&T State University, 2002: “Practice Makes Permanent: Research, Traditions, and New Ideas.”
Oklahoma Music Teachers Association State Convention, 2002: “New Piano Ensemble Teaching Literature.”
Music Educators National Convention, 2002 (Nashville, Tennessee). Poster: “The Relationship Between Selected Pre-college Music Instruction and Achievement in Undergraduate Music Theory Courses: Predictors of Achievement.”
2001 Symposium of World Musics (Texas Tech University). Lecture recital: “Arthur Farwell’s American Indian Melodies, for piano: Discovering the Omaha Spirit in Stories and Songs.”
North Carolina A&T State University, 1999. Lecture Recital: “Claude Debussy, the Piano, and French Impressionism.”
Dr. Thomas Swenson is available for workshops, presentations, master classes,
lecture recitals, adjudication, and consultation. Please contact him at tswensonnc@gmail.com.
lecture recitals, adjudication, and consultation. Please contact him at tswensonnc@gmail.com.
