Cynthia Adams Piano Studio
This is how I play it now.  Tomorrow it will be different.
-Bert Lams
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Central East District
of the Ohio Music Teachers Association
a 501(c)(3) affiliate of Music Teachers National Association


This is the group that sponsors (among other things) District Festival, Scale Olympics and Pianorama.  Not only do we offer amazing student activities and competitions, we also perpetuate professional standards in music education and development for our teachers through continuing education workshops, conferences and conventions; through networking opportunities; and by providing up-do-date information on teaching materials.

I joined in 1991 and have been a Board Member since 1995. I was President from 2000-2004.  As the President, I was instrumental in the 501(c)(3) incorporation process in the State of Ohio; oversaw the complete revision of our Constitution & Bylaws; and oversaw and implemented a complete office restructuring.  I have also been the Vice President of Student Activities, District Festival Chairman, Scale Olympics Chairman, and Co-chairman of Children Playing for Children at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing.  I have served on the Pianorama music selection committee and have been a Pianorama conductor.  I have compiled and published our District Directory and Activities Guide, and programs for several events including our State Conference.  I have served on and been chairman of our Nominating Committee.
The American College of Musicians National Guild of Piano Teachers
 "Guild"
Guild is the largest, non-profit organization of piano teachers in the world.  The primary function is to establish definite goals and awards for piano students of all levels and grades.  These goals provide definite direction and a measurement for progress.  Students have a yearly opportunity to attain these goals through non-competitive adjudication, where they are judged on individual merit.  I've been a member since 1998.  On June 30, 2010, I was inducted into their Hall of Fame.  Participation in Guild is mandatory for my students.
Active Adjudicator

I am an active adjudicator for the Ohio Music Teachers Association at both the state and district levels, the National Guild Piano Playing Auditions, the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs and the American Guild of Music.


Most recently, in March of 2011, I adjudicated for the National Federation of Music at The Ohio State University, hearing 30 students, each performing two pieces.  In April, I served as a clinician for a Columbus Guild Master Class.  Also in April I judged for the Guild Centers in Bucyrus and Celina, Ohio.