EMTA general meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00AM with the exception of March, July, and August. Meetings are currently being held in person at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Edmonds.
Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation Address: 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026
There will be no more remote access to ETMA general meetings on Zoom or YouTube due to lack of participation.
11 November 2025
Curtain Raiser: Angela Michael
Special Guest: Nathan Jensen
Topic: The history and construction of the piano plus an open Q&A: “Ask the Technician”
9 December 2025
Member Social: Our member socials include a short business meeting, light refreshments, incidental performances, and plenty of time to chat with other members.
Venue: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026
13 January 2026
Curtain Raiser: Peter Renhard
Special Guest: WSMTA President Kira Miller
Topic: WSMTA
Kira Miller, NCTM, graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1997. She then attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA and received her Bachelor of Music History and Literature in March 2002. While at WWU, Kira participated in Collegium Musicum, which toured Europe, including Italy and Hungary. After college she moved to the Olympia area where she taught piano and flute lessons. As an active member of the Music Teachers National Association she currently holds the position of Vice President for the Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association and President Elect for the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Kira moved to Montesano in 2021 where she works for the County, and continues teaching and accompanying, including for the Grays Harbor Opera Workshop.
10 February 2026
Curtain Raiser: Jeffrey Pettijohn
Special Guest: Angela Michael
Topic: Helping Students Get the Most Out of Home Practice
How Brain-Based Practice Principles and Structured Assignments Transformed My Teaching — and My Students’ Progress
I am a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) through the Music Teachers National Association. MTNA is “the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.”
I studied piano performance and broadcast news at Gonzaga University where I graduated in 1990. I’ve been teaching piano for 15+ years after my initial career in television news.
My primary goal is to teach children and adults how to play the piano musically and develop a love for creating music. I meet students where they are, tailoring my teaching to each person’s learning style, musical interests and temperament. I want to bring out the best in each one of them.
There is no general meeting in March.
14 April 2026
Curtain Raiser: Stan Watkins
Special Guests: Frances Goei and Amber Saldivar
Topic: Music Student Mental Health Education
12 May 2026
Curtain Raiser: Valerie Gathright
Presenter: Jeffrey Pettijohn
Topic: Book Discussion of “The Practice Revolution” by Philip Johnston – bring your questions, comments and suggestions while we learn and connect about the many ways to have fun while learning music.
Past President of Seattle Music Teachers Association, Jeffrey Pettijohn, an active member of our Edmonds Chapter, is a pianist, teacher and composer who enjoys showing students of all ages how to practice in the world of fun.
9 June 2026
Member Social: Our member socials include a short business meeting, light refreshments, incidental performances, and plenty of time to chat with other members.
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