FAQs

Where is the Conference being held? The 2024 MTNA National Conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Downtown, 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303.
How do I reserve a hotel room? Reservations may be made by clicking on the Hotel Reservations tab at the top on this page.
Does Conference registration include access to any virtual sessions? No. There is no virtual component to the 2024 MTNA National Conference.
How do I register for the Conference? Online registration and downloadable PDFs can be found on the Registration tab above.
Does my registration fee include any meals? Hotel? Pedagogy Saturday? No, it does not. See below for information about Pedagogy Saturday.
I forgot to make reservations for an event, and I have already registered. What do I do? Please call MTNA at (888) 512-5278, or if you have registered online, you may sign in to your account and add the item if it is before the online registration deadline.
Can I take my friend, spouse or child to
a session without registering him or her?
The only events open to the public are competitions, winners concerts and the exhibit hall. Individuals must be registered for the conference to attend a session.
Can I attend Pedagogy Saturday without registering for the conference? No. Attendees who want to attend the Pedagogy Saturday pre-conference workshops must register for a minimum of one day of the conference AND pay the additional fee for Pedagogy Saturday.
There are several Pedagogy Saturday tracks available. Do I have to select one track? Registered Pedagogy Saturday attendees may attend any session within any track without an additional charge.
When will I receive my registration confirmation? If you registered online, your confirmation was received upon completion of the registration process. If you registered over the telephone or by mail, confirmation will be sent to you via USPS mail 2–3 weeks after it was received.
What is the cancellation policy? Refund requests must be submitted no later than February 15, 2024, using the online request form. A $125 processing fee will be assessed for all refunds. Collegiate registration cancellations will be assessed a $25 processing fee. Refunds will be issued after the event.
Will my badge/program book be mailed to me prior to the conference? No, you may pick up your registration materials (badge/program book) at the Conference registration desk in the hotel.
When I arrive at the conference what should I do? During conference registration hours you may come to the Conference registration desk in the hotel. Signs will direct you to the registration area, where you can pick up your packet of registration materials.
What are the on-site Conference Registration Hours? Friday, March 15, 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 18, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Note: Hours are subject to change.
Any advice for a first-time attendee? After you receive your conference registration materials we advise you to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the program book. It contains many things that you will need throughout the conference such as facility maps, complete daily schedule, presenter bios, exhibitor listings and much more. The Conference Daily News, emailed to you each morning, will keep you updated with changes to the published schedule. There may be changes from the schedule as it was published in American Music Teacher or online so always refer first to your program book then the Daily News.
How do I know if a session has been
cancelled or changed?
Each day MTNA emails the Conference Daily News to announce any schedule changes or to provide any late breaking information you may need.
Where can I find a Conference schedule? The full conference schedule will be available in the program book at the conference, in the December/January and February/March issues of American Music Teacher magazine and on this website.
Are exhibit booths available? Yes. See the Exhibitor tab for details.
Do you provide scooters or wheelchairs? To rent a scooter or wheelchair, call Scootaround at (888) 441-7575, or visit www.scootaround.com.
What airport serves the Atlanta Area? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
What ground transportation options are available? Ground transportation options can be found on the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport website.
Should you choose to use MARTA for ground transportation, the Hilton Atlanta has provided directions.
What about hotel parking? The Hilton Atlanta offers self-parking on-site for $35 per day. Conference attendees will receive $5.00 of the prevailing rate (self-parking only). Valet parking is available for $55 per day. Pricing subject to change.