MTNA understands that music teachers are facing many unique personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 health crisis. In order to save you time and effort, MTNA has compiled a curated list of some of the best and most helpful resources to support your teaching practice during this unprecedented time. The list will be updated regularly as additional resources become available, so check back frequently for the latest additions. We are continually on the lookout for the best resources, so please contact MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org to make suggestions for the list. (The resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by MTNA.)
Tech Connect—Excellence Online by Shana Kirk (April/May 2019)
Online Piano Lessons: A Teacher's Journey into an Emerging 21st Century Virtual Teaching Environment by Pamela Pike (August/September 2015)
Transition from Traditional to Online Piano Lessons by Diana Dumlavwalla (February 2017)
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-and-response-center
https://www.chamber-music.org/resources/covid-19
https://www.music.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2968:teaching-music-in-the-age-of-covid-19-a-collaborative-effort-by-cms
https://www.claviercompanion.com/teaching-in-the-time-of-covid-19
https://nafme.org/my-classroom/virtual-learning-resources-for-music-educators/
https://www.namm.org/news/covid-19-resources
https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/_article.html/Featured_Stories_/NATS_COVID_Resources_Page
https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-artists-and-arts-organizations
https://www.pianostreet.com/blog/articles/crash-course-how-to-teach-piano-online-10384/
https://www.ptg.org/covid-19
https://www.teachingprofessor.com/category/covid-19/
https://www.yamahaeducatorsuite.com/online-teaching
https://www.teachmusic.online/podcast
https://musiceducatorresources.com/2020/03/18/music-teacher-tip-27-easy-online-teaching-setup/
https://www.musiciansway.com/downloads/
https://rebekah.maxner.ca/2020/03/16/online-piano-lesson-ideas-for-beginner-and-elementary-students/
https://deborahrambosinn.com/2020/03/13/online-instruction/
https://composecreate.com/will-online-piano-lessons-really-work-for-my-child/
https://hughsung.com/pianos-blog/how-to-teach-online-piano-lessons
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=516854652309953
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVCGnAQt-N0
https://youtu.be/CSUaMeIyCVc
https://youtu.be/RjZxU2BIqlg
https://youtu.be/-fiW-R6hqKU
https://www.facebook.com/groups/240372826982640/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2583269888609453/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227637391690556/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachmusiconline1
https://bradleysowash.com/piano-lessons/how-to-teach-music-online
Live online conference March 28, 2020 plus over 30 on-demand session videos https://www.musicedconnect.com
https://www.rcmusic.com/learning/digital-learning
https://www.teachmusic.online/join-membership
https://betterpracticeapp.com/
Contact info@eNovativePiano.com for complimentary access for a limited time
https://enovativepiano.com/site.php
https://rockoutloud.live/
https://www.mymusicstaff.com/online-music-lessons-mms
https://timewarptech.com/shop/music-software-apps/software/classroom-maestro/
https://timewarptech.com/shop/music-software-apps/software/internet-midi/
https://timewarptech.com/shop/music-software-apps/software/superscore/
https://yousician.com/Teachers
https://zoom.us/
Microphones
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Condenser USB Microphone
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/
Blue Snowball (low cost option)
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ/
Rode Podcaster (professional quality)
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Podcaster-USB-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B000JM46FY/
Cameras
Zoom Q2N 4K
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Q2n-4K-Handy-Video-Recorder/dp/B07K114TFB/
Logitech HD Pro c920 Webcam
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920