THOMAS SWENSON
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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.
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