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Music Teachers National Association

MTNA has nearly 20,000 members in 50

states with more than 500 local affiliates.

The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

MTNA maintains two subsidiary programs: 
  • MTNA Professional Certification Program which exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching and helps the public readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
  •  MTNA Foundation Fund supports programs to financially assist teachers and students with their educational pursuits while providing an opportunity for individual and corporate support of MTNA and its programs.
MTNA provides:
  • Peer Connections—a network of outlets, forums and channels for like-minded individuals in the music profession to collaborate and communicate, both locally and nationally
  • Ongoing Education—conferences, events and advice on teaching tips and pedagogy, technology and web trends, master classes and informational sessions
  • Valuable Resources—access to countless benefits, from Certification, publications and consultation services to competitions, teacher enrichment grants and insurance.​
Membership Categories 
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        Active Membership
                   State Membership
                   Local Membership
        Collegiate Membership
        International Membership
        Six-Month Trial Membership
        Corporate Members
        Institutional Members
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Benefits of Membership
Because of the solidarity inherent in the music-teaching profession, membership with MTNA is accompanied by invaluable privileges and advantages. For the lifetime of your career, it's an investment in crucial musical commodities like continuing education, career development, peer recognition and networking programs—all designed specifically for you.

Discounts and Resources
Discounts on MTNA conferences and competitions, as well as office supplies, travel and much more!

Educational Opportunities
Featuring MTNA's preeminent yearly national conference, with workshops and seminars on teaching (including group and recreational music-making), ethics, industry developments and more.

Professional Development
MTNA's popular monthly webinars cover a variety of topics of interest to music teachers, from studio resources to ornamentation to cybersecurity.

Professional Support Services
Recommendations and referrals for studio resources, insurance and legal consultation, enrichment grants for teacher study, merchant services and new technology resources.

Exclusive Publications
MTNA keeps you up-to-date with current trends in the music industries with our two exclusive publications:
American Music Teacher-  The official journal of MTNA, providing articles, columns and reviews to inform, educate and challenge six times a year
MTNA e-Journal- an online-based journal containing informational articles supplemented with interactive features and extras.

AWARDS
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MTNA annually presents the following awards, which recognize excellence in music teaching, research and other significant contributions to music education.


The MTNA Achievement Award 
MTNA's highest honor, is bestowed upon an individual 
who has made significant and lasting contributions to the music teaching profession.

The MTNA Citation for Leadership
is given only at special times to recognize significant and lasting contributions to MTNA, music teachers and the music teaching profession.

The MTNA Distinguished Service Award 
is given in recognition of significant and long-
term contribution to the National Association.

The American Music Teacher (AMT) Article of the Year Award 
is presented to the 
outstanding author of a feature article written expressly for AMT.

The MTNA e-Journal Article of the Year Award 
is presented to the outstanding author 
of a feature article written expressly for the MTNA e-Journal.

The MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award 
is given to the MTNA Collegiate 
Chapter that demonstrates excellence in its chapter activities.

The Fifty-Year Membership Award 
recognizes those individuals who have been members 
of MTNA for at least 50 continuous years.
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Frances Clark Award for Keyboard Pedagogy 
is given to an individual who has made a 
significant contribution through the creation and development of products or publications that further the field of keyboard pedagogy.
Teacher of the Year Award 
is presented to the candidate who most clearly demonstrates a 

strong commitment to the music teaching profession.

State Affiliate of the Year Award 
recognizes the state Music Teachers Association that 
makes the most significant contribution to the music teaching profession through participation in MTNA national programs and additional programs established within their state.

Local Association of the Year Award 
recognizes the local Music Teachers Association 
that makes the most significant contribution to the music teaching profession through participation in MTNA national programs and additional programs established within their state and local area.

The MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year Award 
is given to a selected composer 
of a state-commissioned work.

MarySue Harris Studio Teacher Fellowship Award 
is presented to the candidate who 
most clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to the music teaching profession. The program was established to help music teachers develop and enhance their newly established studios. 
​

The Piano Technicians Guild Foundation Scholarship
is a financial-assistance grant presented to nationally certified MTNA members to provide advance study opportunities related to piano.

RMM Teaching Track Scholarships 
Thanks in part to a generous grant from the NAMM 
Foundation, the National Piano Foundation is offering a limited number of $500–$750 scholarships to MTNA piano teachers who are interested in learning more about Recreational Music Making (RMM). These scholarships must be used for travel, lodging, membership, fees and other costs associated with attending the  MTNA Conference Pedagogy Saturday RMM Track.
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Additional Benefits Include...

Competitions

The MTNA Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition


Two-tiered Chamber Music Competitions


Three-tiered Junior, Senior and Young Artist Performance Competition


State Competitions


Division Competitions


National Competitions


Three-tiered Elementary, Junior, Senior and Young Artist Composition Competition​

Publications

AMT Mazine


MTNA eJournal

Resources for State and Local Affiliates

Local Association Handbook


Membership Flyer—Membership Information


General Liability Insurance


ASCAP Music Licensing Agreement


MTNA Brochures available


501 (c)(3) Status


FTC Settlement Statement


Antitrust Settlement Guide

Education

MTNA National Conference


MTNA Certification Program


Summit for MTNA Leadership


Monthly Webinars


Sponsored Webinars by corporate and institutional partners


MTNA Teaching Specialist


RMM Teaching Specialist


Group Piano Teaching Specialist

Special Programs

GP3


Composer Commissioning


MTNA eFestival


Studio Resources


Technology Information and Resources


Grants for teacher enrichment study


Code of Ethics for teachers​


Parent and Student Resources


Teaching Tips


Merchant Services


Legal Consultation Services


Copyright Information


Professional Support Line​


Member Insurance Programs


Essential Skills​

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  • MTNA
  • CSMTA
    • Collegiate Chapters >
      • CU Boulder
      • CSU Pueblo
      • DU Collegiate
      • Univ. Northern CO
    • Local Associations >
      • Aurora (AMTA)
      • Boulder (BAMTA)
      • Broomfield (BMTA)
      • Columbine (CMTA)
      • Denver Area (DAMTA)
      • Douglas-Elbert (DEMTA)
      • Foothills (FMTA)
      • Four Corners (4CMTA)
      • Ft. Collins (FCMTA)
      • Grand Junction (GJMTA)
      • Greely (GAMTA)
      • Montrose (MMTA)
      • Pikes Peak (PPMTA)
      • South Suburban (SSMTA)
      • Southern Colorado (SCMTA)
  • RESOURCES
    • Program Resources
  • DOCUMENTS
    • CSMTA Member Spotlight >
      • Robin Braun
      • Lisa Bush
      • Kristen Celusniak
      • Carol DuBe NCTM
      • Karen Greenhalgh, NCTM
      • Jodie Jensen NCTM
      • Carrie Hansen
      • Nancy Harris
      • Shana Kirk
      • Vince Madison
      • Michelle Moore
      • Nazila Nekoorad
      • Karen Dubovoy Paciuc
      • Davina Perret
      • Phyllis Pieffer NCTM
      • Linda Sommer NCTM
      • Linda Stump NCTM
      • Michelle Moore
      • Elle Tyler
      • Evelyn Billberg
  • Contact