California Association of Professional Music Teachers

Young Professional Leadership Network

The Young Professional Leadership Network (YPLN) is a CAPMT initiative dedicated to supporting new and emerging California music teachers in the early stages of their careers. By creating a statewide network of young musicians, the YPLN seeks to increase opportunities for mentorship and professional development, equipping young teachers to become successful music leaders and advocates for arts education in their communities.

Get Involved!
The Young Professional Leadership Network (YPLN) is open to anyone interested in the issues facing new and emerging professional music teachers. Join us to:

• Discover programs, performances, and events in your community, such as the “Young Professionals on Stage” Performance Series.
• Connect with other musicians, educators, and artists in your community, as well as at the state and national level.
• Take advantage of CAPMT/MTNA benefits. Learn about competitive and non-competitive program opportunities for your students.
• Learn about professional development and continuing education opportunities, such as access to the YPLN Webinar Series and CAPMT Connect, a peer-reviewed journal.
• Engage in CAPMT and YPLN leadership positions at the chapter, district, and state level.
• Develop mentor relationships for future leadership opportunities, such as creating relevant events in your music community.

We have two main initiatives:

1. Pedagogy and Play
   • Pedagogy and Play is a monthly informal gathering where teachers (new and experienced) get a chance to chat about pedagogy, meet other teachers, and make music together.
     
     
     • Seventh Avenue Center for the Arts and Spirituality
       1329 7th Avenue
       San Francisco 94122
       
       • 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
         • January 10, 2019 (THU)
         • February 14, 2019 (THU)
         • March 14, 2019 (THU)
         • April 11, 2019 (THU)
       • Questions?
         Contact Luba Kravchenko
         lubavkravchenko@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AqlnOBJs5tX0wduGvy-J1Gevj_dRxBP2/view
         
         
     • Santa Clara Valley Chapter Meetings
       Rotation of Teaching Studios (contact Amy Bhatnagar)
       
       • 1st Friday of each month from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
         
         • February 1, 2019 (FRI)
         • March 1, 2019 (FRI)
         • April 5, 2019 (FRI)
         • May 3, 2019 (FRI)
       • Questions?
         Contact Amy Bhatnagar
         amypiano88@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uiB7uSyrdlndXiCG94QdK7rbUc18DUca/view

1. "Young Professionals on Stage" Performance Series
   • Interested in performing in a “Young Professionals on Stage” Performance Series? E-mail the Contact person listed below for detailed information and guidelines.
     
     
     • The Musik Planet
       6930 Indiana Avenue, Suite #1
       Riverside 92506
       
       • February 9, 2019 (SAT), 3:30 PM
       • Questions?
         Contact Caitlin Olivarria
         olivarriamusic@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EFq4m40171q1ttHmj6dk5nKc6CuK8FFb/view
       • Application Deadline: February 2, 2019 (SAT), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewxVL_w3iwJg6cJNuWzgImlZ-SPm8bQ7TTK3sjz4w7Ht55Vw/closedform
         
         
     • University of Southern California (USC)
       Thornton School of Music
       Ramo Hall
       840 W 34th Street
       Los Angeles 90007
       
       • March 30, 2019, 7:30 PM (SAT)
       • Questions?
         Contact Joshua Tan
         tanjosh@usc.edu
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eKJMba-9SVjFT8JuY0M9rBLTAI3TK4aQ/view
       • Application Deadline: March 16, 2019 (SAT), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0BTDUX983M6kIs9n7yWHpB6y5HaeJusG_S8kSoF8Q8fSq0Q/viewform
         
         
     • Stan’s Music Parlor
       Los Angeles 90019
       
       • April 13, 2019 (SAT), 7:30 PM
       • Questions?
         Contact Dr. Michael Krikorian
         mikekrik@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lrxk-2ufpCCH-SjCc9F5slzL9KqfdCq5/view
       • Application Deadline: March 30, 2019 (SAT), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSW82nKtSJNDexwZxR7UCdIkcNCiBoVizr_jJARgTM4O3EzQ/viewform
         
         
     • Lakeside Presbyterian Church
       201 Eucalyptus Drive
       San Francisco 94132
       
       • April 26, 2019 (SAT), 7:00 PM
       • Questions?
         Contact Jennifer Lee
         jenmlee75@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1roqcBQgZIhiaEEgi2hgXotJOn0OAHtNv/view
       • Application Deadline: April 12, 2019 (FRI), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4Gy_u-wrwEhhkVbgXnfmoAIa-ldzD6v0luoERDzGqB7h5fg/viewform
         
         
     • The Master’s University
       Music Recital Hall
       25736 Quigley Canyon Road
       Santa Clarita 91321
       
       • May 4, 2019 (SAT), 7:30 PM
       • Questions?
         Contact Faith Gates
         gatesfe@masters.edu
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3YfWACEHA0KWgo8eKNFGOdnum4yQ3Db/view
       • Application Deadline: April 20, 2019 (SAT), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS5efjxFlSKK2DXZLXEcR_3eYg8E9njPycaV-wGLZz30UfYQ/viewform
         
         
     • California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
       Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
       Gerald R Daniel Recital Hall
       6200 E Atherton Street
       Long Beach 90815
       
       • May 25, 2019 (SAT), 2:15 PM
       • Questions?
         Contact Dr. Jason Lo
         jasonwlo@gmail.com
       • Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hnz7rWKaieNT4ALuWrlyIlAzIhR1uAVU/view
       • Application Deadline: May 11, 2019 (SAT), 11:59 PM
       • Application Form:
         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNcDNTUIKjItg-61Ei5c3L22jdEyxHnSrrp65Rb0L5zBBgXA/viewform
         
         

Register Now!
Registration is completely free to CAPMT/MTNA members! To become a member of the Young Professional Leadership Network, please complete the short form below. Once the YPLN Registration Form is completed and submitted, new CAPMT YPLN members will receive a confirmation e-mail within 1–2 weeks.

YPLN members must belong to MTNA and CAPMT. To join MTNA and CAPMT, click here.

YPLN Registration Form