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Benefits of MTNA Membership

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Grant Opportunities: The MTNA Foundation fund awards grants annually to music teachers and MTNA-affiliated local associations at the MTNA national conference. Visit the MTNA Foundation Fund Website at www.mtnafoundation.org.

Professional Publications: Assessment Tool, A Brief Legal Guide for the Independent Music Teacher,  A Brief Tax Guide for the Independent Music Teacher, Community Outreach and Education for the Arts Handbook, IAJE-MTNA Jazz Studies Guide.  More info. available at http://www.mtna.org/Marketplace/tabid/158/Default.aspx

Contact Forrest T. Jones & Company for Your Insurance Needs Forrest T. Jones & Company offers a variety of insurance products specifically for MTNA members. FTJ will review MTNA members' current insurance coverage and provide competitive comparisons.  Visit http://www.ftj.com/MTNA or info@ftj.com, for more information.

Professional Certification: The MTNA Professional Certification Program provides you with prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power while allowing you to enhance your professional status.  For more information see the certification information in your directory or go to  www.mtnacertification.org.

National Conference: The MTNA national conference, held annually, brings together the most representative cross-section of the MTNA membership.  This year's conference is being held in Albuquerque, NM, March 20-March 24, 2010. See http://members.mtna.org/conference2010/index.html for more information.

American Music Teacher Magazine:  American Music Teacher is MTNA's bimonthly, professional journal.   AMT's purpose is to provide you with articles, reviews and regular columns that inform, educate and challenge music teachers and foster excellence in the music teaching profession.  AMT will motivate you and keep you up to date on the latest music teaching advances. See http://www.mtna.org/Default.aspx?tabid=296.

Music For Everyone: Music Study Awards, Studio Festivals and Music Achievement Awards.  This multiple-phase initiative focuses on the needs of the "everyday" music student.  It is open to students of all ages and levels to motivate them in their musical studies.  For more information visit:  http://www.mtna.org/Programs/MusicForEveryone/tabid/280/Default.aspx.

National Student Competitions: The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country.  See the directory for more information or visit http://www.mtna.org/Programs/Competitions/tabid/288/Default.aspx.

Networking: MTNA is made up of nearly 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers like you in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.  The size and geographical span of the organization makes MTNA a powerful alliance and provides a collective voice for music-teaching professionals.  The MTNA network will provide you with camaraderie, support and new ideas. 

State Affiliate and Local Association Opportunities: State affiliates and local associations will offer you the opportunity for active, more intimate involvement in MTNA.  State affiliates hold state conventions and workshops, while local associations provide special educational programming, festivals, and opportunities to meet members and share common interests. See www.lvmta.org or any board member to see how you can help!