Your Partner in Music 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 to advance the value of music to society.

MTNA membership empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring, and educational opportunities.

Join today to make MTNA your partner in teaching!

What’s Happening

2026 National Conference

MTNA will celebrate its 150th birthday at the National Conference, March 21–25, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

Competitions

The MTNA National Competitions are among the most successful and prestigious competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.

2026 Symposium

The 14th MTNA Collegiate Symposium will be January 17–18, 2026, on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.

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The National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum will be held August 7–8, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum will be held August 7–8, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Explore MTNA

Membership MTNA offers a number of membership types for teachers, students, institutions, and those involved in the music industry. MTNA membership provides continuing education, peer connections, student performance opportunities, and discount programs to support the careers of teachers.
	Business Resources MTNA has developed a vast collection of business resources to meet the ever-changing demands that music teachers face. In addition to access to a comprehensive resource library, MTNA members receive the MTNA Business Digest, an online curated publication of current business resources.
Find a Teacher There are many benefits to music study for all ages. Choosing the right music teacher is essential to long term musical growth, enjoyment, and success. MTNA provides a directory of teachers to easily connect you or your child with the best teacher to achieve your musical goals.
	Certification The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession itself, as well as the public who interact with the professional.
Foundation Fund The MTNA Foundation Fund annually provides more than $250,000 in grants and awards to support programs that nurture the creation, performance, study, and teaching of music.