Minnesota Music Teachers Association

The Minnesota Music Teachers Association, founded in 1901, is a professional non-profit educational organization and is affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association,
founded in 1876. Our mission is to advance the profession of music teaching through
education, certification, networking, and advocacy.

MMTA members are committed to the highest standards of music teaching and are dedicated to
upholding and improving the standards of all music education in Minnesota.

Anyone who is currently active in teaching music is welcome to join MMTA. MMTA does not require submission of transcripts or tests to determain a person's musical ability. Should a member of MMTA choose to persue professional certification, that member must show evidence of continuing education every five years to remain certified. (Read more about certification)

MMTA Programs and Services
MMTA offers the following to its members: programs for students and teachers, including contests and comprehensive examinations for piano, voice and other instruments; composition contests for both students and teachers; ensemble festivals and other programs designed to nurture and inspire the developing musician syllabi and teaching materials that support students as they learn repertoire, music history, theory and sightplaying skills publications, including a bi-monthly newsletter, the annual calendar listing events and program entry rules, and a directory of members MMTA Convention, an annual event that offers a rich variety of presentations on pedagogy and performance and features guest artists and concerts a mentoring program to help new members become acquainted with programs and procedures many opportunities for a teacher’s own continuing education a network of local associations throughout the state where members can meet for collegiality and support
MMTA and MTNA
A member of MMTA also becomes a member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Founded in 1876, MTNA is a community of committed music professionals which offers to its members a variety of programs, services and benefits, including: American Music Teacher, an award-winning bi-monthly journal containing features on various topics of importance to the music teaching profession a national convention, held annually, offering opportunities for education and networking a national certification program, providing a path to recognition and promotion of the highest standards of music teaching a variety of financial services not otherwise available to the independent teacher, including health insurance and retirement savings options a blanket music licensing agreement with ASCAP a national job placement service a national performance and composition competition for students
MMTA Office
MMTA staffs a central office located in Bloomington, MN at Valley Office Park - corner of Lyndale Ave. and 106th St. Feel free to drop by during office hours to learn more about MMTA; to browse or purchase MMTA teaching materials; or to submit program registration forms.
MMTA Office 10800 Lyndale Ave South Suite 263 Bloomington, MN 55420 952-345-0629 mmta@mnmusicteachers.com	Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-2pm Map to the MMTA Office (Mapquest) Map to the MMTA Office (Valley Office Park)
MMTA Publications and Advertising
MMTA creates several publications to provide information to its members: Handbook Rules, dates/deadlines, registration information, and program personnel MMTA Materials information and order form Newsletters Published six times per year Features include information about MMTA events; teaching hints and helps; as well as timely announcements about events and materials. Convention Book Convention schedule and session presenters Advertising with MMTA: Persons and organizations/companies wishing to advertise in MMTA publications: Contact MMTA: mmta@mnmusicteachers.com or 952-345-0629 Complete an MMTA Advertising Agreement (2009-2010) Information about deadlines, page specifications, and more
MMTA Mailing List
Interested in receiving information from MMTA? Please take a moment to join our mailing list. Join MMTA's Mailing List
MMTA Studio Management and Business Seminar
This summer, MMTA offered a Studio Management and Business Seminar in several locations around the state of Minnesota. Three workshops were offered at each seminar including "Business Practices for Independent Music Teachers", "Studio Promotion, Marketing and Professional Image", and "Web Design". Read handouts from the Seminar
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