Happy 100th Birthday TMTA / by Katie Yarbrough

Attending the 2014 TMTA Conference in Houston has been terrific!

Ran into my favorite teacher, Norman Schack! I haven't seen him in about 9 years. So great to catch up!

Ran into my favorite teacher, Norman Schack! I haven't seen him in about 9 years. So great to catch up!

Monica Cornetti was delightfully inspiring as the key note speaker.

She sure knows how to dish out the tough love.

Don't leave home without your "sizzle," just check out those shoes!

Don't leave home without your "sizzle," just check out those shoes!

I'm keeping a look out for Ronald Bennett, my husband's piano teacher from middle through high school. I love teaching Mr. Bennett's music too, especially "Picnic in the Park" which is dedicated "to Jamie Yarbrough."

I've also listened to several middle school and high school finalists in the TMTA Student Affiliate performance contests, and they have been a delight, each and every one. Congratulations to all the hard working and dedicated pianists who are competing this week!  Now I should go practice, I'm feeling particularly inspired. :-)