Resources/Handbooks

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Making the Connection: A Guide for Talking to Parents and Students

This brief guide looks at the relationship between the child and music and also addresses topics such as establishing studio policies/agreements, discipline, student accountability and addressing difficult statements.

Assessment Tool
This twelve-page booklet contains a three-part evaluation process designed to aid studio teachers with assessing the many aspects of their work. Members $3, nonmembers $3 (includes shipping and handling).

A Brief Legal Guide for the Independent Music Teacher
Compiled by attorneys, this booklet guides you through zoning, copyright, insurance and other aspects of owning and operating a business. Members $7; nonmembers $10.

Tax Guide for Independent Music Teachers

A Brief Tax Guide for the Independent Music Teacher Compiled by accountants, this booklet guides you through depreciation of musical equipment, business entertaining, social security taxes and many more areas of interest. Members $5; nonmembers $7. Available online only.

Choosing a Music Teacher Brochure

This small brochure is packed with information about choosing an appropriate, qualified music teacher. Distribute these in your community as a public service and to encourage students to seek out teachers who are MTNA members. Members/nonmembers $5 for packet of 50.

Community Outreach and Education for the Arts Handbook

A handbook for promoting music and the other arts in our schools and communities. Now includes updated information sources and the fill-in-the-blank booklet designed to help IMTs accumulate and organize information about various community resources.
Members $7; nonmembers $10.

Jazz Studies Guide IAJE-MTNA Jazz Studies Guide

Written by members of both MTNA and the International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE), this innovative guide will open up the exciting world of jazz. The Jazz Studies Guide can be used with all instrumentalists and vocalists at any level in their music study. Members $15; nonmembers $20.

Pedagogy Saturday

Pedagogy Saturday III

Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday III The complete proceedings from the pedagogy sessions that took place on March 20, 1999, at the MTNA National Convention in Los Angeles, California. Members/nonmembers $5.

Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday IV

One-on-One and Three-or-More: The Difference in Action
Pedagogy Saturday IV brought together more than 100 keyboard, voice, string and wind teachers to explore ways to enhance both private and group lessons by incorporating the best of both worlds. Members/nonmembers $5.

Pedagogy Saturday V Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday V

Creating Partnerships—Sustaining Relationships
Ideas presented during Pedagogy Saturday V, focusing on an in-depth study of various aspects of the student/ teacher relationship, are included in these proceedings. Members/nonmembers $5.

Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday VI

Exploring Learning Styles: Developing a Flexible Teaching Approach
The October/November 2002 American Music Teacher contains reports from pedagogy sessions that took place on March 16, 2002, at the MTNA National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. Members/nonmembers $6.

Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday VII

The Magic of Motivation: Inspiring Practice, Participation and Performance
The October/November 2003 American Music Teacher contains reports from pedagogy sessions that took place on March 15, 2003, at the MTNA National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Members/nonmembers $6.

Proceedings from Pedagogy Saturday VIII

Teaching for Independence: Creating Lifelong Musicians
The October/November 2004 American Music Teacher contains reports from pedagogy sessions that took place on March 27, 2004, at the MTNA National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Members/nonmembers $6.

MTNA Merchandise

MTNA Certification Pin

Proudly proclaim your status as a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music by donning a fancy certification pin. Featuring gold lettering etched against a bright blue and white background, this symbolic pin will add flair to any wardrobe. It measures 1" x 1". Price: Members/nonmembers $6.

MTNA Certification Pin

MTNA Calculator This calculator, with an adjustable display, is in a black case with Velcro closure. A notepad is included. Price: Members $5; nonmembers $7.

MTNA Holiday Note Cards

These MTNA cards feature the original full-color artwork of past AMT covers and are printed with “Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season.” Boxed sets contains five each of four designs and include envelopes. Price: Members $7; nonmembers $10.

MTNA Note Cards

These new MTNA cards feature the original full-color artwork of past AMT covers- five each of four designs. Set of 20 cards with envelopes.
Price: Members $7; nonmembers $10.

MTNA Key Chain

This sturdy, antique brass-look key chain features the MTNA seal in a circular design. Price: Members $3; nonmembers $5.

MTNA Mousepad

Have the MTNA web address at your fingertips with this black, white and burgundy mouse pad measuring 91/2" x 8". Price: Members $5; nonmembers $7.

Everyday Student Programs

MTNA Music Study Award Certificate

Music Study Award Certificate Celebrate your students accomplishments with the MTNA Music Study Award Certificate. The certificates are convenient and effective motivational tools, and recognize years of music study completed in two-year increments up to twelve years of study.
Price: Members $.50 each

Studio Festival Medals

Price: Members $5.00 each

Music Acheivement Award Pin

While the true reward is your students’ musical achievements and enhanced love of music, a beautiful pin especially designed for this program will be a fitting symbol of the accomplishment. Price: Members $5.00 each

Plaques

MTNA Certified Member Plaque

• 7" x 9" plaque with black-over-brass surface
• Mounted on walnut veneer
• Engraved with your name and year you joined
• Inscription reads: “Music Teachers National Association Recognizes [your name] As A Nationally Certified Member In Good Standing
• Replacement year and name plates also available
• Prices: $30 Plaques; $5 Replacement Year Plate; $10 Replacement Name Plate.
  No refunds or replacement plaques will be issued if errors result from illegible handwriting or because incomplete or incorrect information is supplied with your order. Type or print your name clearly and indicate the year you joined MTNA. (If you do not know the year, MTNA member records will be used.)

MTNA Member Plaque 

• 7" x 9" plaque with black-over-brass surface
• Mounted on walnut veneer
• Engraved with your name and year you joined
• Inscription reads: Music Teachers National Association Recognizes [your name] As A “Member In Good Standing”
• Replacement year and name plates also available

Prices: $25 Plaques; $5 Replacement Year Plate; $10 Replacement Name Plate.
No refunds or replacement plaques will be issued if errors result from illegible handwriting or because incomplete or incorrect information is supplied with your order. Type or print your name clearly and indicate the year you joined MTNA. (If you do not know the year, MTNA member records will be used.)