Music-making is at the core of our humanity.
TMTA connects, cultivates, and fosters musical tomorrows for the next Wynton Marsalis, the future Yo-Yo Ma, the upcoming best soloist in the shower, or the professionals who shape their talent and touch their lives.
TMTA promotes the art of music-making in communities across the state of Tennessee and support the educational, artistic, and professional pursuits of all music teachers.
About TMTA
We are a professional non-profit educational organization affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, which was founded in 1876.
Our mission is to inspire collaborative and positive relationships among music teachers, maintain the highest standards of teaching and performance, develop productive relationships with school and community organizations, and to advance the music teaching profession through education, certification, and advocacy.
• Join TMTA to meet and network with new friends and colleagues.
• Take advantage of resources and discover opportunities to nurture and inspire students.
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Independent Music Teachers Forum
IMTF is a committee of MTNA devoted to improving the image of the private music teacher, the relationship between parents and teachers, and the quality of professionalism in the field of private music teaching through the advancement of certification of music teachers and through programs which support concerns of the profession.
Membership
Membership in the Tennessee Music Teachers Association is open to all persons professionally engaged in any field of music teaching.
Members of each local organization are considered full members of TMTA and MTNA and are entitled to participate in all activities, vote and hold office. TMTA members may also participate in the annual state conference with no additional fee for registration.
The active membership year runs from July 1 through June 30, but new members may join at any time for a prorated membership fee. To join, visit the Music Teachers National Association page and choose your state and local chapter during the registration process.
Our members are part of a dedicated network of teaching professionals connected at the local, state and national levels.
Membership is accompanied by privileges and advantages, including discounts on credit card processing, office supplies, prescriptions, publications, teacher training and travel.
Other benefits include:
Educational Opportunities MTNA's preeminent yearly national conference, with workshops and seminars on teaching (including group and recreational music-making), ethics, industry developments and more.
Professional Development MTNA's popular monthly webinars cover a variety of topics of interest to music teachers, from studio resources to ornamentation to cybersecurity.
Professional Support Services Recommendations and referrals for studio resources, insurance and legal consultation, enrichment grants for teacher study, merchant services and new technology resources.
Exclusive Publications Stay current in music industry trends with MTNA’s two exclusive publications:
•American Music Teacher: the official journal of MTNA, providing articles, columns and reviews to inform, educate and challenge six times a year.
•MTNA e-Journal: an online-based journal containing informational articles supplemented with interactive features and extras.
Membership Types
MTNA offers a number of membership types for teachers, students and those involved in the music industry. 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.
Membership with MTNA 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.
Explore all membership types and join or renew your membership: