Music Lessons for the Future: Strategies for Lifelong Music Making with Dr. Merlin Thompson - Online Seminar

Music Lessons for the Future: Strategies for Lifelong Music Making with Dr. Merlin Thompson - Online Seminar

Merlin Thompson is an award-winning educator, Calgary-based pianist, teacher, and author who has worked with hundreds of teachers, students, and parents in webinars, workshops, conferences, universities, and mentorships online and in person. He is creator and founder of Teach Music 21C: a professional development platform for today’s music teachers that aims to change to the tone of music teaching one lesson at a time.

What’s it about?

Music lessons in the 21st century aren’t just about teaching repertoire. They’re about helping students experience music as a lifelong companion — one that supports personal wellbeing and community connection. This session explores practical strategies that teachers can use to inspire and sustain students’ love of music far beyond the lesson.

Why attend?

✅Discover fresh approaches for engaging today’s learners
✅Gain tools for fostering lifelong musicianship
✅Reimagine your role as mentor and collaborator in the studio

Who is this for?

Piano, vocal, and instrumental teachers who want to re-energize their teaching, connect with students more deeply, and prepare them for meaningful, lifelong music making.

Register Here for this online workshop!

For more information, contact Merlin Thompson at [email protected]

Date: Monday, October 20 2025 from 10 - 11a.m. MST
Location: Online
Fee: Free