American Music Teacher

Student competitions are one of MTNA's most successful, long-term programs. For more than 40 years, the competitions have provided young musicians and their teachers with opportunities for encouragement and growth. Linda Stump, director of competitions,...

MTNA is pleased to announce a yearlong celebration of collaborative music making: the Year of Collaborative Music (YCM). YCM will celebrate the importance of collaborative music in society and in the profession worldwide. Initiated by collaborative...

With the start of the school year right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about Collegiate Chapter activities As you begin planning, there are two items you should be certain to put on your to-do list: * Apply for the MTNA Benjamin...

MTNA members will be electing Division officers and directors beginning in February 2010. Included here are the nominees as recommended by the MTNA Nominating Committee. The committee nominates two candidates for each position. MTNA members also...

There is no such thing as a typical independent music teacher. In this group of people, who represent 75 percent of MTNA membership, there is a huge range of educational backgrounds, ages and musical training. Many live and work in rural and suburban...

Music Teachers National Association promotes high standards of excellence in teaching. MTNA members and personnel work together to educate the public about the importance of choosing qualified music teachers. MTNA also provides opportunities for members...

The new process for National Certification requires the submission of teaching video clips in DVD format. Many certification candidates may not be familiar with digital video editing. Here is an overview: TO RECORD YOU WILL NEED: * A digital...

Atlanta, Georgia * March 31, 2009 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER MTNA President Gail Berenson called the meeting to order at 11:45 A.M. on March 31, 2009. PARLIAMENTARIAN In accordance with Article XIII, section 1, President Berenson appointed...

VISION AND VALUES The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity,...

I am having trouble keeping my eye on the ball lately. It's been easy to get distracted. My students have been needy and fragile recently, demanding more time and attention. Repeatedly, I have heart-to-heart conversations with parents who are worried...

Given all the events of 2001 (September 11th, anthrax, the war in Afghanistan, increased tension in the Middle East), what significance do any of our daily activities have? Can playing the piano, or making music through any medium, eliminate airplane...

Establishing successful cancellation and make-up lesson policies in an independent music studio is challenging. To be successful in the long run, policies must reflect an overlapping of the needs and expectations of the i teacher with those of student...

American Music Teacher is a refereed journal that welcomes submissions from all areas of the music teach ng profession. We seek well-written, engaging articles that offer original perspectives. GENERAL RULES * AMT will not consider manuscripts...