Business Resources

MTNA understands the ever-changing demands that music teachers face. To meet those needs, a vast collection of business resources has been developed by the association. Content will continue to be added and updated to ensure MTNA members have access to resources necessary to grow thriving studios and portfolio careers. If you have any questions regarding the Business Resources section or would like to provide feedback, click here or contact the MTNA National Headquarters at (888) 512-5278 or mtnanet@mtna.org.

During this COVID pandemic, special COVID-related resources are available in MTNA's COVID Toolkit.

Studio Resources

This section provides resources to assist you in developing studio policies and other documents to support business operations. Topics include: studio policies and documents, studio structure and location, and online teaching and technology support.

Marketing

This section provides resources to assist you in marketing your studio, music school or portfolio career. Topics include: recruitment and retention of students, and digital marketing.

Finance

This section provides resources to assist you with the various financial aspects of operating a studio or music school. Topics include: tuition and fees, recordkeeping, fundraising and grants, taxes, insurance, and retirement planning.

Legal Resources

This section provides resources to assist with legal questions you might have regarding your studio or music school. Topics include: legal resources and documents developed by the MTNA attorney; copyright; and zoning.

Career Development

This section provides resources to assist in developing your career. Topics include: professional development, professionalism and professional documents.

Entrepreneurism

This section provides resources that promote innovative thinking and creative solutions.

Business Planning

This section provides resources to assist with business and strategic planning.

Arts Advocacy & Awareness

This section provides resources to enable music teachers to become advocates for the importance of music education for all and the value of the arts in our society.

Community Engagement

This section provides resources to assist the studio music teacher in interacting with and contributing to their greater community.

General

This section includes a variety of general resources that do not fit into the categories listed above but which help to further refine the business practices of studio teachers.

Resource Gems

With an overabundance of resources available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are three valuable resources chosen specifically to assist you in your professional life.

archives

For your convenience, the MTNA Business Digests are archived.