MTAC Sacramento County Branch

04/15/2026

If you feel like you’re constantly making exceptions for students…

Your policies set the tone for how your studio runs. When they’re clear and consistent, they reduce friction, support professionalism, and make day-to-day teaching smoother.

When they’re unclear—or applied differently from student to student—it often leads to confusion, repeated conversations, and pressure in the moment… which quickly impacts your time, energy, and overall quality of life.

What’s one policy you find challenging to communicate or enforce in your studio?

These are the kinds of conversations we’re having in our MTAC Sacramento County Branch business discussions.

Interested in being part of an active community of music teachers? You don’t have to navigate running your studio on your own.

[email protected]

04/14/2026

🎶 Memorial Scholarship Competition Recital

We’re pleased to announce open registration for the 2026 Memorial Scholarship Recital, an adjudicated competition recital recognizing students for both artistry and preparation.

Students will perform refined repertoire, compete for scholarship awards, and may be selected for the June Command Performance.

🗓 May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📍 Music Exchange, Sacramento

Registration deadline: April 20

Participation is open to students of MTAC teachers performing CM Level 5+ repertoire.

👉 Details and registration on our website: www.sacramentomtac.org

Interested in learning more about our events or joining our branch? [email protected]

04/12/2026

Stage Fright Happens. Here’s What to Do About It.

Join us tomorrow for a live lecture with Jon Skidmore, focused on practical strategies for managing nerves and building confident performers.

Whether you’re supporting students who struggle on stage or looking for new ways to approach performance anxiety in your studio, this session offers clear, usable tools you can apply right away.

This event is open to members of MTAC Sacramento County Branch.

Members: please check your email for event details.

Interested in attending—or in learning more about joining our branch and the events and resources we offer?

Contact us at [email protected]

01/30/2026

📅 Today — Friday, January 30
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 11290 Point E Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
☕️ All members invited & welcome

Studio Business Discussion

We’re gathering this morning for a Studio Business Discussion—an open, collaborative conversation focused on the business side of running a music studio. We’ll be sharing ideas, practices, questions, and strategies around studio operations, policies, growth, and sustainability.

What do all of these people have in common?
Andrew Carnegie. Henry Ford. Thomas Edison. Oprah Winfrey. Bill Gates. Warren Buffett.

In addition to being extremely successful, they didn’t build their businesses alone. They relied on mastermind groups—trusted circles of peers who met regularly to think together, challenge one another, and make better decisions.

In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill described this as:

“The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people who work toward a definite purpose, in a spirit of harmony.”

That’s the spirit behind today’s conversation. Come share, listen, or simply think alongside other studio owners—coffee and good company included.

01/05/2026

🎶✨ "Baroque to the Future" Music Festival ✨🎶

📍 Festival Date: February 7
🗓 Registration Deadline: January 10

Students of MTAC Sacramento County Branch teachers are invited to participate in Baroque to the Future, a dynamic performance festival open to all instruments. Teachers and students from other MTAC branches are welcome to participate as well.

In this festival, students will:
🎼 Perform a Baroque-era piece, and
🚀 Optionally perform an additional 20th- or 21st-century work, creating an intriguing “past and future” program

Students receive professional adjudication and written feedback, with honors recognition for top performers.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.sacramentomtac.org/baroque-festival-registration

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Are you a music teacher?
MTAC offers a wide range of opportunities for both students and teachers, including performance festivals like this one, competitive scholarship events, casual recitals, master classes, concerts, and continuing education. Our Sacramento County Branch is currently hosting a discussion and presentation series on the business of running a music studio, supporting teachers at every stage.

Interested in joining MTAC or have questions?
📧 Email us at [email protected]

🌐 Learn more about membership: https://www.mtac.org/membership/

Questions about repertoire, eligibility, or whether this festival is a good fit for your students? We’re happy to help—feel free to reach out.

12/11/2025

🎶 Do you have questions about the business of running your music studio?
If so, we’d love to have you join us tomorrow morning for our Studio Business Discussion and Breakfast Potluck — open to all local music teachers.

🥞 Studio Business Discussion + Breakfast Potluck
📅 Friday, December 12
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Mason Hamlin Piano Co.
11290 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova

This session focuses on the real-world side of running a music studio. We’ll explore topics such as:
• Policy structures
• Managing schedules and communication
• Growth and marketing challenges
• Business setup, systems, and sustainability
• Any questions you bring — the discussion is shaped by participants

Presenters/Moderators:
• Bill Becker — Bill Becker Music Studio & Becker Music Academy
• Ashley Arroyo — Heart Beats Music School

✨ You do NOT need to be an MTAC member to attend this special event.
Everyone is welcome — just RSVP!

✔️ RSVP here: https://www.sacramentomtac.org/1225-bus-mtg-pl-rsvp

Bring something breakfast-y if you’d like. Coffee and tea will be provided.

We’d love to see you there and share this supportive, collaborative conversation with fellow teachers!

☕ December Branch Breakfast RSVPSaturday, December 12th · 9:30 AM PianoDisc (Mason & Hamlin) – 11290 Point East Drive, Rancho CordovaWe’re excited to see you for a relaxed morning of community and conversation! Please RSVP and share your studio or business questions so we can shape the discus...

12/11/2025

🎶 Upcoming MTAC Sacramento Events! 🎶

We have a full season of exciting gatherings, learning, and music-making ahead. Mark your calendars and join us!

📅 Dec 12, 2025 – Breakfast Potluck & Discussion
9:30–11:00 AM
Join us at Mason Hamlin Piano Co. for a special discussion on How to Run Your Music Studio! Share ideas, ask questions, and connect with colleagues.

📅 Jan 13, 2026 – Lecture: Building a Solid Technical Foundation
10:00–11:30 AM
Irina Tchanteva leads an interactive workshop exploring piano technique for students and teachers. Location TBA.

📅 Feb 7, 2026 – Baroque to the Future Festival
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
A full-day festival celebrating music and performance — stay tuned for festival details and registration info.

📅 Mar 6, 2026 – Breakfast Potluck (Topic TBA)
9:30–11:00 AM
Another great chance to connect with fellow music educators.

📅 Mar 22, 2026 – Adult Recital
2:00–4:00 PM
A welcoming performance opportunity for adult students of all instruments and styles!

📅 Apr 13, 2026 – Performance Psychology Lecture
10:00–11:30 AM
Jon Skidmore shares tools to help students (and teachers!) conquer stage fright and perform with confidence.

📅 Apr 26, 2026 – Spring Fling & Composers Today Recital
2:00–4:00 PM
Celebrate spring with student compositions and performances!

📅 May 17, 2026 – Memorial Scholarship Recital
1:00–4:00 PM
An adjudicated event where scholarships are awarded to outstanding young musicians.

📅 Jun 14, 2026 – Memorial Scholarship Winners Performance
7:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a special performance by the division winners!

12/11/2025

🎶 Welcome to the MTAC Sacramento County Branch! 🎶

We’re glad you’re here. Our branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California has supported music education in Sacramento since 1912, bringing together dedicated teachers, students, and families who value artistic growth and high educational standards.

Follow this page for:
✨ Student recitals and festival announcements
✨ Branch events, workshops, and teacher resources
✨ Community highlights and updates
✨ Opportunities to get involved

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or supporter of the arts, we’re excited to connect with you!