An opportunity to Australian piano and violin students and educators, presented by the Singapore International Music Competition (SIMC) & The Music Teachers’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW).

Give your students the edge they need to transition from the rehearsal room to the international stage. This exclusive professional development session brings global expertise directly to NSW educators and students, offering a rare look inside the mechanics of elite international music adjudication.

Scheduled as an evening session at 5:00 PM, this workshop features exclusive pedagogical insights streaming direct from Singapore. It also serves as the ultimate primer ahead of the highly anticipated SIMC Live Rounds this October.

What You Will Discover

• The International Jury Blueprint: Learn exactly how international jury panels evaluate performances, manage marking criteria (from technical facility to sound maturity), and what differentiates a solid performance from an absolute prize-winner.
• Strategic Competition Preparation: Discover actionable practice and psychological strategies designed to help students manage performance anxiety, master memory security, and peak right at the moment of evaluation.
• The Finnish Pedagogy Advantage: Explore how contemporary Finnish music pedagogy utilises holistic, early-development frameworks to build deeply expressive, well-rounded young musicians without burnout.

Who is This For?

While this workshop is highly recommended for teachers and students actively preparing for the upcoming SIMC Live Rounds, the core principles apply across the board.

• Studio Music Teachers wanting to elevate their studio's competitive edge.
• Students & Parents preparing for upcoming eisteddfods, AMusA/LMusA exams, or international auditions.
• Educators interested in adapting world-class Finnish pedagogical structures into their daily lessons.

Why the 5:00 PM Time Slot Matters: This evening session bridges the time zone to stream direct pedagogical expertise from Singapore. It also provides a crucial toolkit should your student be participating in the October live rounds, ensuring your studio is fully prepared.

Event Details

• Date: August 9, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM (AEST)
• Via Zoom
• Book Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DNGGY

Don't miss this unique collaborative initiative between MTA NSW and featuring two SIMC presenters. Equip your students with the artistic maturity and technical confidence to command the stage.