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A Weekend of Inspiration at the 2025 OhioMTA State Conference The 2025 OhioMTA State Conference in Van Wert was filled with the kind of...

We recently sat down with a Cincinnati-based composer and teacher, James Loughery, to learn about his musical journey, unique experiences, and aspirations. His story highlights how a musician’s career can take unexpected and inspiring turns.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, after the Winter Piano Pedagogy Conference, MTNA teachers from OhioMTA Southwest and Northern Kentucky will gather at Northern Kentucky University for a one-of-a-kind performance. Together, we’ll accompany a 24-minute silent film with live piano, using two pianos on stage so each teacher can step in seamlessly. This event is open to all active MTNA members in our districts — and yes, your students and families are invited to watch you perform!

This month we are excited to feature John Sanford, a dedicated member of OhioMTA Southwest. Learn more about his teaching, his...

Big thanks to everyone who joined in this year’s survey! 🎉 Congratulations to William Perry, Rachel Kramer, and Karen Kim who were our...

Congratulations to the 2025 Auditions Festival Trophy Recipients! Ohio Music Teachers Association – Southwest District Each year,...

Congratulations to Winners of the OhioMTA-SW District Level for the 2025 Buckeye Auditions! Each spring, highly motivated students in...

Meet Kelli Stegman, one of our Inspiring Teachers out of Mason Ohio

An Interview With Amy Immerman: A Fascinating Music Educator Where do you teach now, and what kind of studio do you have? Amy Immerman...

Getting to Know Le Binh Anh Nguyen: OhioMTA 2024 Teacher Scholarship Winner When did you decide to be a teacher? "My mother was a music...