About Jennifer
Jennifer Stadler holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied with renowned pianists and pedagogues Dr. Jane Magrath, Dr. Barbara Fast, and Dr. Jeongwon Ham. While at the University of Oklahoma, Jennifer taught multiple sections of undergraduate group piano and applied piano lessons through advanced levels. Previously, she ran a piano studio in Columbus, Ohio employing multiple teachers. Jennifer became a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in 2012 and the following year received the MTNA Studio Teacher Fellowship Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching and outstanding studio development. She was named a Yamaha “40 Under 40” music educator in 2022. Jennifer has been an active member of MTNA since 2008 and has served the organization in various capacities at the local and national level. She is currently a member of the MTNA Business Resources Network.
2017 Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy – University of Oklahoma
2012 Nationally Certified Teacher of Music – Music Teachers National Association
2010 Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Pedagogy – Capital University
2022 “40 Under 40” Music Educator – Yamaha Corporation
2018 Teacher Enrichment Grant – Music Teachers National Association
2017 Collegiate Chapter of the Year (served as chapter president) – Music Teachers National Association
2016 Graduate Fellowship (full tuition and stipend) – University of Oklahoma
2015 Graduate Assistantship (full tuition and stipend) – University of Oklahoma
2013 Studio Teacher Fellowship Award – Music Teachers National Association
2011 Professional Development Grant – Central East District of OhioMTA
2006 Collegiate Fellowship (3/4 tuition and work-study) – Capital University
2010-present Owner, Piano Instructor – Jennifer Stadler’s Keyboard Studio
2017-2018 Music Instructor – Western Heights High School
2015-2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant – University of Oklahoma
2011-2013 Recreational Music Instructor – Bexley Park and Recreation
2010-2011 Early Childhood Music Instructor – KidzTempo
2007-2010 Work Study Music Tutor – Capital University
“Studio Refresh! Essential Business Topics to Revisit Annually”
- MTNA National Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 2024
“Scheduling Software for Studio Teachers”
- MTNA Business Digest, April 2023 Issue
“Web Design with Your User in Mind”
- MTNA Business Digest, April 2022 Issue
“Learn the Best Ways to Save Money, Track Your Income/Expenses, and Get Paid in 2022”
- MTNA Business Digest, January 2022 Issue
“Geeks on Stage: Virtual Reality”
- COMTA Monthly Program, Oklahoma City, OK, February 2022
- NCKP National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, July 2021
“How to Run a Successful Facebook Ad Campaign”
- MusicEdConnect Conference, February 2021
- National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Chicago, IL, July 2019
“Engaging Your Audience With Green Screen Technology”
- COMTA Monthly Program, Oklahoma City, OK, January 2020
- National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Chicago, IL, July 2019
- Clavier Companion, May/June 2018 Issue
- SEOhioMTA Fall Conference, Athens, OH, September 2017
- MTNA National Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 2017
- MusicEdConnect Conference, February 2017
“Improve Your Search Engine Visibility and Grow Your Business”
- Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX, November 2017
- MTNA National Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 2017
“How Do You Teach Dotted-Quarter Eighth Rhythm?”
- Clavier Companion, May/June 2013 Issue
“Exploring Derrida’s Deconstruction in Music”
- National Conference of Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2010
2019-2021 Chairperson – OMTA Fellow Awards and Exhibits
2016-2017 Intern – Clavier Companion Magazine
2016-2017 President – OU MTNA Collegiate Chapter
2012-2015 Chairperson – CEOhioMTA District Festival
2009-2011 Music Volunteer – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Adjudication:
- OMTA State Achievement Auditions (May 2022 May 2021, May 2019)
- OMTA District Achievement Auditions (Mar 2023, Mar 2022, Apr 2021, Mar 2021)
- NAMTA Fall Festival (Oct 2024, Oct 2022, Oct 2020, Nov 2017)
- COMTA Solo & Ensemble Festival (May 2022, May 2019)
- CEOMTA Scale Olympics (Oct 2020)
- OFCM Festival (Mar 2012-2014)
Committees:
- MTNA Business Resources Network (2021-present)
- NCKP Technology Committee (2018-2022)
- Associate Board for the OKC Philharmonic (2018-2022)
- MTNA National Conference, Technology Track (2016-2017)
