📢 MTNA News & Announcements
Updates from the Music Teachers National Association
Webinar
Explore MTNA Professional Certification in Free Webinar
MTNA's National Certification Commission chairs Martha Thomas and Christopher Madden host a one-hour webinar introducing the NCTM Professional Certification Program, including an overview, FAQ session...
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Conference
TEMPO Virtual Conference Discounted Registration Ends Soon
TEMPO (Teaching, Education, Music & Pedagogy—Online) is a one-day virtual conference on June 26, 2026, via Zoom, designed to help music teachers reinvigorate their teaching through creative, immediate...
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Professional Development
Engaging Parents as Partners in Student Musical Success
Parental engagement is a often-overlooked but vital factor in a student's musical development, and MTNA's June 2026 newsletter explores how teachers can empower parents to become active supporters in ...
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Conference
TEMPO Virtual Conference Brings Creative Teaching Strategies Online
MTNA's TEMPO (Teaching, Education, Music & Pedagogy—Online) virtual conference takes place June 26 on Zoom, featuring seven expert sessions on improvisation, lead sheets, mindfulness, call-and-respons...
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Publication
June/July AMT Features Piano Sight-Reading Science
The new June/July issue of American Music Teacher is now available online, featuring research-backed strategies for teaching piano sight-reading, guidance on creating intensive studio courses, and a p...
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Membership News
Share Your Story for MTNA's 150th Anniversary
MTNA is collecting short video testimonials from members to celebrate its 150th anniversary and build a lasting historical archive. Your story about what membership means to you or a memorable MTNA mo...
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Membership News
MTNA Unveils Strategic Plan for Music Teachers' Future
MTNA has launched a new strategic plan during its 150th anniversary year, built around an updated mission and vision focused on empowering music teachers through lifelong learning. The plan promises e...
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Webinar
Teach Improvisation and Composition for Student Life Success
Brian Chung presents a one-hour webinar on Friday, May 22 (12–1 p.m. ET) exploring how teaching improvisation and composition builds creative skills that benefit students far beyond the music studio. ...
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Conference
TEMPO 2026 Online Conference Focuses on Creativity and Improvisation
MTNA's TEMPO 2026 is a focused online conference on June 26 dedicated to creativity and improvisation in music teaching, chaired by Leila Viss. Attendees will gain practical, immediately applicable id...
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Scholarship
MTNA Grants Deadline Is Tomorrow May 1
The MTNA Foundation is offering Program Development, Community Engagement, and Teacher & Affiliate Enrichment grants to support music education projects and professional growth. Both MTNA members and ...
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Webinar
TEMPO 2026 Virtual Workshop Registration Now Open
MTNA's TEMPO 2026 is a hands-on virtual event on June 26, 2026, curated by Leila Viss, focused on practical creativity for music teachers using a 'See One, Do One' approach where participants try tech...
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Publication
April MTNA eJournal Explores Arab Composers and Global Piano Repertoire
The April issue of the MTNA eJournal is now available, featuring articles on solo piano music by Arab composers, Villa-Lobos pedagogy, and a performance analysis of Schulz-Evler's Concert Arabesques. ...
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Scholarship
MTNA Foundation Grants Open for Applications Until May 1
The MTNA Foundation Fund is offering grants in three categories—Program Development, Community Engagement, and Teacher & Affiliate Enrichment—open to MTNA members, non-members, and affiliate organizat...
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Publication
Free 2026 Summer Festivals Guide Now Available
MTNA has released the 2026 Guide to Festivals, described as the latest and largest edition, offering a curated directory of summer performing arts festivals ranging from chamber music to full orchestr...
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Award
MTNA Competition Registration Deadline: December 3rd
The 2025–2026 MTNA Competitions for Chamber Music, Brass, and Voice are now open for registration, with a deadline of December 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Preliminary rounds are submitted via video, with...
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Award
MTNA Competition Registration Open for Chamber Music, Brass, Voice
Registration is now open for the 2025–2026 MTNA Chamber Music, Brass, and Voice Performance Competitions, featuring preliminary video rounds and live finals at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chi...
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Professional Development
Earn Your NCTM Designation Through MTNA Certification
MTNA's Professional Certification program offers members the Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) designation, signaling a high commitment to professional standards in music education. Earning...
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