Responding to COVID-19
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
DET School Operations Guide Term 4, December 8, 2020
DHHS Guidelines for Woodwind and Brass Instruments and Singing
Document Ref: Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission from air-circulating, wind-blowing devices and activities. Frequently asked questions - 4 December 2020 (Page 6-7)
Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice Update #9: November 23, 2020)
- Restrictions for Studio Teachers Working in Home-Based and Creative Studio Settings
- Home-Based Studio Music Teachers
- Creative Studios
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