Local Associations

Seventeen local associations around the state help teachers get to know colleagues in their own neighborhoods. These groups offer support, opportunities for professional growth, and additional programs for students. Find one near you!

Association President

Alexandria Music Teachers Association

Annette Helder helderta@gctel.net

Arrowhead Music Teachers Association

Dr. Kate Lanzer katelanzer@gmail.com

Central Minnesota Music Teachers Association

Lois Sizer sizerstudio@hotmail.com

East Central Keyboard Association

Jennifer Krinke jkrinke@pinecity.k12.mn.us

Lakes Area Independent Music Teachers Association

Anne Jorgenson awaldum@arvig.net

Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum
www.mmtforum.org

David Holland hollandpiano@yahoo.com

Minnesota River Valley Music Teachers Association

Eloise Leimer (interim President)  ellie@musicmastersofchanhassen.com

Minnesota Valley Music Teachers Association, Mankato
www.mvmta.com

Myrna Eppeland myrnaeppeland@hotmail.com

North Country Music Teachers Association

Margaret Maxwell mmaxwell@paulbunyan.net

Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association

Marcia Vahl q88keys@gmail.com

Rochester Area Keyboard Club
www.keyboardclub.org

Linda Seime rlseime@charter.net

St. Paul Piano Teachers Association
www.sppta.org

Emily Ireland emilyireland@mac.com

Sioux Valley Music Teachers Association

Connie Jacobs jacobs@newulmtel.net

South Suburban Music Teachers Association

Stacy Julson dsjulson@gmail.com

Southwest Minneapolis Music Teachers Association

Sharon Follingstad sfollingstaddmus@aol.com

Southwest Minnesota Music Teachers Association

Rennae Petersen rennaepetersen@charter.net

West Suburban Music Teachers Association

Judy Payne judyhpayne@gmail.com

Willmar Music Teachers Association

Megan Gilles gillesmusicstudio@gmail.com