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MTNA—Your Partner In Teaching

For well over a century, MTNA has been the backbone for a collaborative community of music-teaching professionals, connecting both the seasoned educator and those at the beginning of their career.

MTNA membership does more than simply complement your career as a music professional—it supports, supplements and shapes it. It empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring and educational opportunities.

Join today to make MTNA your partner in teaching!

MTNA Membership Delivers:

  • 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.
  • Invaluable Resources—access to countless benefits, from Certification, publications and consultation services to competitions, teacher enrichment grants and insurance.


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Upcoming Events


SPONSORED WEBINAR
From “Meh” to Motivated!
The Power of Teaching with Music Kids Love
Presented by Wendy Stevens and Nancy Gilbert
August 26, 2025
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

MTNA Webinar
From Elementary to Intermediate: Healthy Piano Techniques for a Smooth Transition
Presented by Penelope Roskell
August 29, 2025
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

MTNA Webinar
From Hot Cross Buns to Les Adieux: Teaching Artistry from the FIRST Lesson!
Presented by Ingrid Clarfield
September 26, 2025
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

MTNA Collegiate Symposium
January 17–18, 2026
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina

MTNA National Conference
March 21–25, 2026
Chicago, Illinois

Group Piano/Piano Pedagogy Forum
August 7–8, 2026
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music