Richmond Music Teachers Association

05/18/2026

On Saturday, May 9th, we celebrated, as we do every year, the end of another wonderful academic year with our traditional Richmond Music Teachers Association luncheon at Amuse Restaurant at the VMFA.
Looking through these photos brought back so many beautiful memories from some of our past luncheons, so I decided to accompany this year’s pictures with a few special moments from previous years as well.
What a joy it is every year to gather together, celebrate a year dedicated to teaching, music, friendship, and community, and to be part of this beautiful RMTA family.
So grateful for the wonderful colleagues and friends who make these gatherings so meaningful and memorable year after year. 🎶❤️

04/19/2026

🎹 A very special interview on Acento Musical

I am delighted to share my recent interview on Acento Musical with my beloved teacher and mentor, Dr. Sonia Vlahcevic—VCU Piano Professor, long-standing member of RMTA, and a truly inspiring force in our musical community—who retired this past academic year (2025–2026) after more than 50 years of dedicated teaching.

Dr. V has been a guiding presence in my musical journey since 1996, when I began my graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Recording this interview in her beautiful home made the experience especially meaningful. Creating this episode has been one of the most heartfelt projects of Acento Musical, and I feel deeply honored to share a glimpse of her remarkable life as a pianist, pedagogue, and cherished member of the Richmond community and beyond.

I hope you enjoy it. 🎶

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03/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Paulo Steinberg! 🎉

The Richmond Music Teachers Association proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed friend and colleague from the Virginia Music Teachers Association on receiving the distinguished Foundation Fellow Award at the Music Teachers National Association Conference.

Dr. Steinberg’s remarkable career as a performer, educator, and researcher has made a lasting impact on the musical community. His international presence, extensive academic background in Piano Performance, and deep commitment to advancing Brazilian music and piano pedagogy reflect a lifetime of dedication and excellence.

We celebrate this well-deserved honor and are grateful for the inspiration and leadership he brings to our profession.

👏 Bravo, Paulo!

03/08/2026

Appreciation is extended to all attendees of the VCU and RMTA Sonata event. Following Narciso Solero's presentation, 'Leveling up Beethoven's Sonatas,' students from RMTA and VCU performed in concert.

02/18/2026

You are cordially invited to join us on March 7th for a Sonata event hosted by RMTA and the VCU Department of Music, featuring guest presenter Narciso Solero.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

RMTA's first breakfast meeting was successfully held at the beautiful home of President Marina Andueza, who generously opened her doors to members. The event commenced with a delightful breakfast crafted by members, accompanied by an admiration of Marina's impressive Venezuelan and European art collection. The meeting's core focus was a sharing session among members on imparting piano technique to students, where numerous beneficial ideas were discussed, including practicing Hanon exercises and teaching technique through artistry. 🩵🩵🩵🎼🎹🎼

12/08/2025

🎶 RMTA 2025 Highlights! 🎶

What a wonderful year for our RMTA family! Here are some of the moments that made 2025 unforgettable:

✨ Music Around the World One Day Festival collaboration with VCU — three inspiring recitals and a special performance by Rosette.
✨ Bach Competition
✨ Spring Luncheon at Can-Can
✨ Summer Gathering at Marina Andueza’s home
✨ Tea Party at Chez Fay Barss
✨ First Meeting of 2025–2026 + Awards
✨ VCU Recital Hall Dedication honoring longstanding member, Dr. Sonia Vlahcevic
✨ Workshop with Dr. Francesca Hurst
✨ RMTA participation at the VMTA Conference
✨ A wonderful Fall Festival with our talented students

🎄💫 Wishing all RMTA members a warm Holiday Season and a Happy New Year filled with music, joy, and community!

11/17/2025

Highlights from the 2025 VMTA Conference 🎶

The VMTA Conference at George Mason University was an inspiring celebration of music, teaching, and community. We begin by acknowledging the outstanding leadership that made this event shine:

✨ Christy Tallamy, VMTA President-Elect, whose exceptional organization and attention to detail shaped a truly outstanding conference.
✨ Kim Parker, VMTA President, whose dedicated and impactful leadership over the past two years has uplifted our statewide association as she concludes her tenure this December.

RMTA was proud to see several of our own members recognized and featured throughout the conference:

🎉 Jennifer Scott – honored for 20 years of VMTA membership and spotlighted for her excellent presentation as part of the MTNA Certification Panel.
🎉 Chloe Fortin – present in her important statewide role as VMTA Presidents Liaison, supporting communication among local associations.
🎉 Dr. Magda Adamek & Dr. Miles Massicotte – delivered an admirable and virtuosic performance of Lutosławski’s Variations on a Theme by Paganini at the Teachers Recital. Their collaboration and artistry were truly exceptional.
🎉 Marina Andueza – honored for 30 years of RMTA membership. Marina also presented “Broadening the Piano Repertoire: The Richness of Latin American and Spanish Composers” and performed “Las Niñas” by Carlos Guastavino with Dr. Magda Adamek, who graciously stepped in for her duo partner after an unexpected injury. Marina currently serves as RMTA President for the 2025–2027 term.

Although not an RMTA member, we were delighted to celebrate:
🎉 Dr. Paulo Steinberg – recognized for 20 years of VMTA membership and awarded the prestigious MTNA Foundation Fellowship Award. Paulo is a wonderful friend and colleague to RMTA, having presented for our association several times.

Conference-wide highlights included:
✨ Inspiring sessions and a magnificent concert by MTNA President Dr. Kevin Chance.
✨ Thought-provoking creativity workshops led by Guest Clinician Leila Viss.
✨ The imaginative VMTA Commissioned Composer Concert by David Jonghak Kim, supported by RMTA member Hope Armstrong Erb in her role as VMTA Chair of the MTNA Commissioned Composer Program.

We return inspired, enriched, and proud of RMTA’s strong presence and contributions. Here’s to continued creativity, collaboration, and musical excellence in our community! 🌟🎹