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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Washington State Senate, recognizes the significant artistic and cultural contributions of piano teachers to music education within the state. It acknowledges that music is a progressive art form passed down through generations of teachers, composers, and performers, and that studying music allows us to understand our cultural heritage and personal development. The resolution highlights the crucial role piano teachers have played throughout history, from figures like Frédéric Chopin to local educators like Margaret Saunders Ott, in guiding musical exploration and fostering qualities like focus, dedication, and empathy in students. It emphasizes that piano teachers are often influential and supportive figures in a child's life, regardless of their future musical pursuits, and that there are numerous piano teachers in Washington, many of whom volunteer their time with organizations like the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) to provide performance and educational opportunities that enrich communities. As a result, the Senate resolves to acknowledge these contributions and to send copies of this resolution to the WSMTA and the National Guild of Piano Teachers, organizations dedicated to supporting piano educators and students.

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