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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!