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Research

Publications

Morrison, M (2024). Emerging Adulthood and Undergraduate Group Piano. Piano Magazine (15)4, 30–34.

Morrison, M. (2023). Gen Z and Gen Alpha: Who are they and how do we teach them? Florida Music Director (77)2, 26–31.

Morrison, M. (2024). Class Piano: A Review of Literature. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 43(1), 39-47. https://doi.org/10.1177/87551233231188673

Morrison, M. (2022). YouTube, memes, and emojis in music education. Florida Music Director (75)8, 16–23.

Upcoming Presentations

Past Presentations

Dumlavwalla, D., Morrison, M., Pozenatto, R., & Bennett, E. (2025, January 8–11). From Twinkle Twinkle to Taylor Swift: Spicing Up Class Piano with Pop Music. [Conference Presentation]. 2025 FMEA State Conference, Tampa, FL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2025, January 8–11). Taking the Rote Route: The Power of Rote Teaching in Class Piano. [Conference Presentation]. 2025 FMEA State Conference, Tampa, FL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2024, August 2–3). TikTok and iPad Kids: How to effectively connect with Gen Z and Alpha students. [Conference Presentation]. 2024 GP3 National Conference, Cincinnati, OH, United States.

Dumlavwalla, D., Morrison, M., & Pozenatto, R. (2024, March 16–20). Diversity and Digitalization: Connecting with Generation Z and Alpha Students in your Modern Music Studio. [Conference Presentation]. 2024 MTNA National Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Shen, X., Morrison, M., Liang, X., & Kuo, A. (2024, March 16–20). Beyond Western Culture: Promoting Diversity in Group Piano Classes. [Conference Presentation]. 2024 MTNA National Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Morrison, M., Yim, N., Crane, J., Kreider, M. Gilbertson, E. Yong, J., Liang, X., & Wu, H.. (2024, March 16–20). Teaching Transfer Students from the YouTube Conservatory. [Conference Presentation]. 2024 MTNA National Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Morrison, M. (2023 October 19–22). In Sync: Collaboration in the Studio and Beyond. [Conference Presentation]. 2023 FSMTA State Conference, Lakeland, FL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2023, October 6). Technology Overload: Filtering What You Need When You Need It. [Session Presentation]. Salem Music Teachers Association Guest Lecture Series, Salem, OR, United States.

Morrison, M. & Dumlavwalla, D. (2023, July 26–29). Keyboard DJ: How to Remix Any Tune for Your Group Piano Class. [Conference Presentation]. 2023 FMEA State Conference, Tampa, FL, United States.

Dumlavwalla, D., Morrison, M. & Pozenatto, R. (2023, July 26–29). Fresh Vibes: Connecting with Generation Z and Alpha Students in your Modern Music Studio. [Conference Presentation]. NCKP 2023, Lombard, IL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2023, January 14–15). Cheat Sheet to Spreadsheets: How to Use Excel like a Pro in Your Music Studio. [Conference Presentation]. MTNA 2023 National Collegiate Chapters Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, United States.

Shen, X., Yim, N., Morrison, M., Yong, J., Liang, X., Keyes, N., & Archer, S. (2023, March 25–29). A Survival Guide for Small-Handed Pianists–An Application of Taubman Technique. [Conference Presentation]. 2023 MTNA National Conference, Sparks, NV, United States.

Morrison, M., & Notar-Francesco, S. Application of Gordon’s Music Learning Theory on College Group Piano Classes. [Conference Presentation]. 2023 FMEA State Conference, Tampa, FL, United States.

Dumlavwalla, D., Morrison, M., & Pozenatto, R. (2022, July 8–9). Post-Pandemic Piano Pedagogy: Connecting with Generation Z and Alpha Students in the 2022 Music Studio. [Conference Presentation]. CMFTA National Conference, Virtual.

Morrison, M. (2022, April 8). From Bartok to TikTok: How to Prevent Teen Students from Losing Interest in a World of Distractions. Tualatin Music Teachers Association Guest Lecture Series, Tualatin, OR.

Morrison, M. & Archer, S. (2022, March 26–30). Apes and Apps: How to Keep Active Students Engaged (so you don’t go bananas!). [Conference Presentation]. 2022 MTNA National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Morrison, M. (2022, January 15–16). Passing the Vibe Check: Keeping up with Gen Z and Alpha Students. [Conference Presentation]. 2022 MTNA National Collegiate Chapters Symposium, Virtual.

Morrison, M., Archer, S., Arias-Runyan, S., & Duncan, B. (2022, January 15–16). Apes and Apps: How to Keep Active Students Engaged (so you don’t go bananas!). [Conference Presentation]. 2022 MTNA Collegiate Chapters Symposium, Virtual.

Morrison, M. (2020, June 25–26). YouTube, Emojis, and Memes: How to Be the Coolest Teacher in the New Decade. [Conference Presentation]. 2020 Oregon Music Teachers Association State Conference, Florence, OR, United States.

Morrison, M. (2020, March 21–25). YouTube, Emojis, and Memes: How to Be the Coolest Teacher in the New Decade. [Conference Presentation]. 2020 MTNA National Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2019, March 16–20). The Education, Experience, and Enjoyment of Jazz in Piano Lessons. [Poster Presentation]. 2019 MTNA National Conference, Spokane, WA, United States.

Kline, M., Morrison, M., et. al. (2018, March 17–21). #postmillenials – Connecting with the iGeneration. [Conference Presentation]. 2018 MTNA National Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States.

Morrison, M. (2018, January 12–13). Elements of Jazz in Pedagogical Piano Pieces. [Conference Presentation]. 2018 MTNA National Collegiate Chapters Symposium, Austin, TX, United States.

Morrison, M. (2017, September 17–18). Elements of Jazz in Pedagogical Piano Pieces. [Conference Presentation]. Idaho Music Teachers Association State Conference, Nampa, ID, United States.

Morrison, M., Rich,M., Kline, M. & Sass, T. (2017, January 15–15). Engaging with Living Pedagogical Composers of Today. [Conference Presentation]. 2017 MTNA National Collegiate Chapters Symposium, Jacksonville, FL, United States.