Denver Area Music Teachers Association
Where great teachers go to grow!
Welcome to the Denver Area Music Teachers Association
Our Mission:
– To promote excellence in the teaching of music by offering learning opportunities in pedagogy and the basic knowledge of music;
– To promote the appreciation and study of music;
– To provide opportunity for exchange of ideas and materials;
– To foster fellowship among our members
Learn about our 2025 Spring Programs and Presenters!
January 8th: Desireé González-Miller
Expanding the Repertoire: Music of Latin American Composers for the Beginner Piano Student
February 12th: Jeriel Jorguenson
Broadening Baroque: The Life and Work of Ignatius Sancho
March 5th: Valencia Baryton Project
The Baryton: King of Instruments, Instrument of Kings
April 9th Dr. Fernanda Nieto
Cultivating Mindfulness in the Piano Studio
All Programs are presented at Classic Pianos of Denver or Online. See our programs page for more information.
DAMTA is proud to be awarded:
2022 Local Association of the Year!
DAMTA is also a recipient of
MTNA 2023 Community Engagement Grant, and
CSMTA 2023 Local Association Grant!
The Denver Area Music Teachers Association (DAMTA) is a local chapter of the Colorado State Music Teachers Association, affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association.
DAMTA Calendar 2024-2025
2025
1/08/25: DAMTA Membership Meeting, 9:30am-10:30am, Classic Pianos/Online
1/08/25: Spring Program, Dr. Desirée Gonzalez Miller, Leveled Piano Music by Latin Composers, 10:30am-Noon, *Online Only*
2/12/25: DAMTA Membership Meeting, 9:30am-10:30am, Classic Pianos/Online
2/12/25: Spring Program, Dr. Jeriel Jorgueson, Broadening Baroque: The Life & Works of Ignatius Sancho
10:30am-Noon, *Online Only*
2/16/25: Black History Month Musicale, 2:00pm, Classic Pianos/Online
3/05/25: DAMTA Membership Meeting, 9:30am-10:30am, Classic Pianos/Online
3/05/25: Spring Program, Valencia Baryton Project, 10:30am-Noon, Classic Pianos/Online
4/09/25: DAMTA Membership Meeting, 9:30am-10:30am, Classic Pianos/Online
4/09/25: Spring Program, Dr. Fernanda Nieto, The Importance of Breath: Breathing in Everyday Life and in Performance
10:30am-Noon, Classic Pianos/Online
4/13/25: Student Musicale, 2:00pm, Classic Pianos/Online
5/14/25 DAMTA Annual Meeting 9:30-10:30am, Classic Pianos/Online
5/14/25 DAMTA Teacher’s Musicale 10:30am-12pm, Classic Pianos/Online
5/11/25 Student Musicale and Honoring Ceremony for DAMTA Scholarship Recipients, 2pm, Classic Pianos/Online
General Information:
Submissions for our Lyrics newsletter are due on the 20th of each month.
How Can We Help You?
Events: There's Always Something Happening at DAMTA
Whether it’s our Fall Course, monthly lectures, the PREP program, the Teachers Performance Group, or Student and Teacher Musicales; there’s always something going on.
Being in DAMTA has its benefits!
Being a music teacher can be lonely. But not at DAMTA! We’re a lively group that’s always looking at new innovations in the music teaching world. We learn from our guest speakers, and each other! And have fun along the way! Find out more!
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