MTAM Conference

Description:
This workshop will provide students with the skills to accompany and improvise on guitar in a variety of styles including Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk and World Music. Designed with the professional music therapist in mind, the presenter will receive prior to the event suggestions from the attendees of what they want to work on. Each category listed in the agenda will include a breakout session for participants to work on skills in a group at the level they are comfortable with. Presenter will compile the information and present on the majority of requested information. There are no required prerequisites for this course.

About Jenn Werner and the Jenn Werner Stipend:
Jennifer’s passion resided in the arts. She attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and received her Bachelors of Arts in Music Therapy. Alongside working full time, she gigged with jazz bands including the Adam Meckler Orchestra, and played in classical ensembles including the Encore Wind Ensemble. People who have had the honor of playing with her or have listened to her play, know that she could slay a bass trombone part in a rockin’ jazz tune then turn around and create beautiful classical music as part of an orchestra. She possessed a musical talent that we all could appreciate, and quite frankly, be jealous of.
As much as music was a part of her life, her attributes far exceeded her musical talent. She was a wife, a daughter, a sister, a dog mother, a colleague, an aqua-scaper, a remodeler, a liberal advocate, and a friend to so many. Her personality, sense of humor, opinions, drive, and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed as we are left here to comprehend the loss of a truly beautiful person.
The funds from the Jenn Werner stipend are used for MTAM members that are facing significant hardship.

**Each Attendee *will* need to bring their own guitar**

Early Bird Conference Registration if registered by Saturday, September 22, 2018
$40.00 MTAM 2018 Professional Member
$20.00 MTAM 2018 Student Member Free for student members!
$65.00 Non-Member

Conference Registration if registering after Saturday, September 22, 2018
$50.00 MTAM 2018 Professional Member
$30.00 MTAM 2018 Student Member Free for student members!
$80.00 Non-Member

On-site registration will be available upon arrival at the conference. Please arrive early to allow time for registration if planning to register on-site and have CBMT number ready.

For questions regarding the conference, please contact Megan Druckrey
PLEASE EMAIL ALL SUGGESTIONS FOR LEARNING TO Jessica De Villers

**Each Attendee *will* need to bring their own guitar**

For more information, please read the conference registration form: MTAM 2018 Fall Conference-PDF; MTAM 2018 Fall Conference-Word

Early Bird Registration ended Sept 22, 2018

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Refunds for cancellations are made available by written request only and must be mailed to Amber Stefan
Full refunds cannot be made.
50% of fees will be refunded if request is postmarked by Friday, September 21, 2018.
No refunds will be made after Friday, September 21, 2018.
Refunds will be processed within 45 days of the conference.

“Jenn Werner Stipend Fundraiser: Guitar skills for Music Therapists” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for five (5) continuing music therapy education credits. The Music Therapy Association of Minnesota (MTAM), provider #P-052, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.