Membership
Since 1876, Music Teachers National Association has been the professional association for studio and collegiate music teachers like you. Join a vibrant community of 17,000 members committed to inspiring, supporting, and growing together—because no matter where you teach or what you play, you belong in MTNA!
Join as a new Active Member
For those professionally engaged in music. Only Active members may vote, hold office and enter students in the MTNA Competitions. State membership required.
Senior Discount: Active Members age 70 and older receive a 25% discount on national dues. Some states and locals also offer a senior discount.
Join as a new Collegiate Member
Collegiate Membership is open to all college music students who are also members of an affiliated state association and a collegiate chapter if available. Collegiate members enjoy all benefits of membership, but do not have the right to vote or hold office or enter students in MTNA Competitions. The collegiate membership year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Join as a new International Member
For those professionally engaged in music and living outside the U.S.
Student Discount: International Collegiate membership is available for students currently enrolled in an international college or university music program and living outside the U.S.
Join as a new Corporate Member
For companies that wish to support MTNA, receive exposure and valuable savings on MTNA advertising. Corporate membership does not grant membership to individuals who work for or belong to a Corporate Member.
Join as a new Patron Member
For those who wish to support MTNA but are not professionally engaged in music.
Join as a new Institutional Member
For educational institutions that wish to support MTNA, receive exposure and valuable savings on MTNA advertising. Institutional membership does not grant membership to individuals who work for or belong to an Institutional Member.
The Value of MTNA Membership
- Supportive 3-in-1 Community: MTNA’s unique three-tiered membership connects you with local, state, and national teaching communities, offering opportunities to learn from colleagues.
- Ongoing Education: Access valuable content through MTNA events like State and National Conferences, publications like American Music Teacher magazine, monthly webinars and a robust resource center.
- Student Opportunities: Enriching programs for your students throughout the year such as competitions, theory evaluations, adjudicated festivals and honors recitals.
- Accessibility: Programs for every teacher—affordable, inclusive and designed for all career stages.
- Discounts & Insurance: Save on essentials like office supplies, studio tools, software, insurance, and more—often enough to offset your membership cost.
- Professional Certification: Enhance your credibility, gain recognition, and strengthen student recruitment with MTNA’s Professional Certification Program.
- Grants and Awards: MTNA annually presents grants and awards, which foster learning and recognize excellence in music teaching, research and other significant contributions to music education.
- Membership Benefits
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The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers
