I am so excited to be attending the MTNA National Conference for the first time ever! Because I have to accompany for a recital this weekend, I will only be there for about 24 hours but I am just thrilled to be able to go at all.
In preparation, I’ve been reading up on what other more experienced conference-goers advise to bring along. Check it out!
- Natalie Wickham’s Conference-Goer’s List of Essentials! post at the Music Matters Blog.
- Chad Twedt’s list in his post Attending Conferences by Sponsorship (which, by the way, describes how he is able to attend conferences for free or nearly so — very interesting!) at his Cerebroom blog.
What tips can you offer a first-time national conference goer? =D
Just enjoy it. It can be a little overwhelming with so many classes to attend, etc… Just remember you probably won’t use everything that you hear and learn, but take those few things that stood out and try applying it this year in your studio.
Be sure to leave time for the exhibits. There is so much to see!
If you have a chance to meet some of your online friends, take it! So fun to meet people in person!
Have a great time Joy, you are going to love it!!!
Thanks so much for the words of wisdom, Jennifer! =)