California Association of Professional Music Teachers
District 2
Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Affiliate of
Discovery Day
Discovery Day is an annual event to kick-off the year. It is the ultimate chapter experience to discover what CAPMT SCV has to offer you! Teachers, students, and parents gather together in a conference-style event filled with recitals, sessions, demonstrations, and more!
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Discovery Day 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 2:00-4:30pm at Yuma Recital Hall of Silicon Valley Piano.
Chapter General Meetings
2025-2026 Meetings
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Feb 25, 2026 (Wed) | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Topic: Technology for Private Lesson Teachers featuring Alli Gessner
Location: In Person: Opus11 School of Music (2105 S Winchester Blvd Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008)
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Technology is everywhere in our lives, but is it working for your studio? Choosing the right technology tools can make running your studio easier, and enhance your students’ learning. We’ll explore online lesson platforms, studio management software, and specific apps based on member’s real life experiences.
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Oct 8, 2025 (Wed) | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Topic: Student Pieces by Underrepresented Living American composers featuring Dr. Betty Woo
Location: In Person: Opus11 School of Music (2105 S Winchester Blvd Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008)
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The aim of the lecture-recital is to introduce less familiar, but well-written piano pieces to piano teachers. All the pieces were composed by living American composers, an already underrepresented group. Among them, those from a minority background are even less known. In this presentation, Dr. Betty Woo will focus on three groups: African American, Asian American, and Latin American. The composers include both men and women, from late 30s to 80s, native-born and immigrants or offsprings of immigrants. The level of pieces ranges from intermediate to advanced, and were composed within the last 50 years, some within the last 5 years. The styles of the pieces are truly diverse, from folk and jazz based, to romantic, minimalistic, or programmatic. The mood ranges from light-hearted to elegiac. All the pieces can be purchased, and many exist in either print version or digital version. Information on the composers and pieces will be provided during the presentation using PowerPoint.
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Past Programs
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May 21, 2025 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM
Topic: Annual Business Meeting and Teacher Recital!
+ Lunch at Aqui's Cupertino
Location: Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom
In person Location: Yuma Hall at Silicon Valley Piano, Cupertino
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April 9, 2025 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM
Topic: Kicking Performance Anxiety to the Curb
Speaker: Sandra Wright Shen
Location: Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom
In person Location: Opus11 School of Music, Winchester
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March 13, 2025 (Thurs) | 12:00-1:00 PM
Topic: San Jose State University Listening Hour: Bringing CAPMT teachers to SJSU Students
Location: San Jose State University Concert Hall
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February 5, 2025 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM
Topic: Working with Neurodivergent Students
Speaker: Natia Chitadze
Location: Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom
In person Location: Opus11 School of Music, Winchester
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October 5, 2024 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM
Topic: Yvonne Reddy: Mentoring Workshop
Location: Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom
In person Location: Opus11 School of Music, Winchester
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Pedagogy - Reimagined!
Pedagogy - Reimagined! is the newest teacher program for our Chapter. Occurring 3 times per year, join your fellow teachers to discuss topics relevant to all music teachers. Each moderated session focusses on a specific topic and all participants are encouraged to give their insights and ask questions as we draw on our combined teaching knowledge and experience. There is an opportunity for teachers to perform at the end of the discussion if they choose to.
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Upcoming Dates:
Thursday March 12, 2026. 10:30am-noon
Venue: Colton Piano Gallery
Open Board Meetings
Our Board Meetings are held approximately once a month, and are open to all! Are you are interested in getting more involved, passionate about a certain project, or just curious to see what goes on? Feel free to stop by! Meetings are held on Mondays and are online until further notice.
Dates (Mondays):
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August 11, 2025
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September 22, 2025
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November 3, 2025
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January 12, 2026
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March 2, 2026
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May 15, 2026 (Friday!)
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Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom unless otherwise noted
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Young Professionals on Stage
Young Professionals on Stage is a way for young or new to teaching teachers to perform high-level repertoire in a professional setting. Great way to keep up your chops, hear your fellow colleagues, and invite and inspire your students!
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Date:
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TBD 2025-2026
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Questions about this or any Teacher Program, click HERE to complete Contact Form.
SCV Socials
Sometimes we just need a chance to unwind! Also a friendly chance to meet with other teachers and enjoy each other's company.
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Dates:
CAPMT-SCV Goes Hiking:
Sunday April 12, 2026. 10:00am-noon.
Join fellow CAPMT members on a Sunday morning hike. While the actual destination is yet to be determined, the hike will be suitable for all levels of ability.
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Questions or suggestions? Click HERE to complete Contact Form.
CAPMT State Conference
The State Conference alternates between Northern California and Southern California each year.
This year the Conference will be held
Dates: October 24-25, 2026
Location: Fresno State School of Music
Featured Artist: Hayato Sumino​
More information and registration can be found here: CAPMT State Conference
MTNA National Conference
As an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), CAPMT members are
invited to the annual MTNA Conference, featuring 2,000+ attendees and 5 days packed
with lectures, masterclasses, a bustling Exhibit Hall, receptions, and more!
This year the Conference will be held
Dates: March 21-25, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
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More information can be found here: MTNA National Conference
