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                                         Code of Ethics

  I.    To achieve uniformity and fair play in fiscal matters, we advocate:

         A.   Establishing tuition to be paid in advance by the month or term.

         B.  Charging fees that are commensurate with ability and qualifications.

         C.  Refusing to make up lessons missed without sufficient notice and/or
              reasonable excuse.

         D.  Running a well-organized studio and providing parents and/or students with
              a written policy letter, either that provided by MTNA or one of their own that
              utilized the information.

 II.  To avoid unfair competitive practices, we advocate:

          A.  Refraining from advertising free tuition or scholarships by a private teacher.

          B.  Refraining from advertising falsely regarding one's training and experience,
               and regarding the accomplishments of students.

          C.  Getting the express permission of another teacher if one invites his/her student(s)
               to participate in any studio functions.

          D.  Refraining from soliciting the pupils of another teacher directly or indirectly.

          E.  Refraining from presenting a pupil of a previous teacher in a general recital or public
               music event before at least three (3)months of study with current teacher have been
               completed.*

             *Exception:  Pupils who have moved from one community to another or pupils who have
                               just ended enrolled in college. In the latter case, recognition of the previous
                               teacher should always be given.

          F.  Comments made regarding another teacher should be limited to that teacher's
               qualifications and teaching program and should not be demeaning to the character
               of the other teacher.       

               Each member must always conduct him or herself in a manner reflecting
               professionalism.

 III.  To promote and maintain more beneficial public and professional relations,
           we acvocate:

           A.  Encouraging students to participate in civic, church and school activities.

           B.  Participating as fully as possible in our local, state, division and national activities.

           C.  Any member who does not abide by the Code of Ethics may be first warned of his/her
                behavior after which, at the discretion of the executive board, they may be suspended
                from the Las Vegas Music Teachers Association.