Responding to COVID-19

Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #8: November 13, 2020)

• Restrictions for studio teachers working in home-based and creative studio settings
• Announcing the newly formed Music Education Alliance Victoria (MEAV)

VMTA Guidelines for Teaching Instrumental Music Online

• Technical Considerations for Studio Set up
• Pedagogical & Student support
• Privacy/Child Safety Considerations
• Template Letter to Parents for Remote Teaching Arrangements

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #7: October 8, 2020)

• Advice to Studio Teachers, Accompanists & Large Studios
• Return-to-School Roadmap
• Restrictions for Woodwind, Brass and Singing in Schools 

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #6: September 11, 2020)

• VCAA Guidelines for VCE/VET Music
  • Preparation for Essential Assessment
  • Piano Accompanying for VCE Students
  • Role of the Teacher
  • Consideration of Educational Disadvantage
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #5: July 16, 2020)

• Stage 3 Government Guidelines: Metropolitan / Mitchell Shire
• Stage 2 Government Guidelines: Regional Victoria
• VMTA Webinar Series & Responding to COVID-19 Resources

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #4: May 15, 2020)

• Latest News 
• Transitioning from Online Teaching
• JobKeeper & Financial Support 
• Webinar Resources & Staying Connected

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #3: April 9, 2020)

• Latest News 
• Replay of Live Webinar with Katie Wardrobe
• Guidelines for Teaching Instrumental Music Online
• JobKeeper Payment & Bank Packages
• Financial Support  for Individuals & Businesses  
• Other Resources & Staying Connected

TRAINING WEBINAR: Teaching Instrumental Music Online, 3 April 2020 (Katie Wardrobe, Midnight Music)

• Video recording of live webinar
• Presentation slides
• Export of live chat
• PD certificate for completion after viewing webinar
• Other training videos
• Upcoming training with Katie Wardrobe
• Music Teachers' Associations
• Useful resources
• Facebook support groups to follow
• Midnight Music Community

Health & Wellbeing Policy for Studio Teachers

• Lesson policy template for changed teaching conditions

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #2: March 30, 2020)

• Economic Support Request to Federal & State Governments
• School Closures in Victoria
• VMTA Recommended Teaching Rates: Teaching Online
• Message from the VMTA President
• Income Support for Individuals
• Financial Support for Small Business
• Webinars, Resources & Staying Connected

Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #1: March 19, 2020)

• Response to COVID-19
• Health & Safety Guidelines
• Lesson Policy & Procedures
• Resources for Teaching Online
• Financial Support
• General Advice & Support
• Piano Care Recommendations

Tim Topham Live Chat/Q&A: How to Teach Online
Hosted by Bulletproof Musician, New York, USA

• Suggested teaching approaches
• Technology for teaching online
• Teacher & student set up requirements
• Lesson policy and teaching rates

Music Australia News : March 23, 2020

• Guidelines for Health & Safety
• Resources for teaching instrumental music lessons online