Thank you for your interest in Phoenix Music Teachers Association! PMTA membership offers many benefits. When you join PMTA you are also joining Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA).
MTNA provides a number of services for members and nonmembers alike. From a Professional Support Line to a database of intermediate chamber music repertoire to mailing list rentals, MTNA offers pertinent, important information and programs, serving as a "clearinghouse" for busy professionals. ASMTA is the state division of MTNA and organizes the Arizona Study Program, in addition to sponsoring a state-wide yearly conference and student competition. PMTA is a district of ASMTA, offering its own unique programs. Each group provides excellent resources for the music teacher and student alike.
To join PMTA now (thus joining MTNA & ASMTA) visit MTNA's website. For more information, contact our local membership chairperson, Juan de Dios Hernandez at juan.hernandez@gcu.edu or call (602) 639-6497.
“It’s great to have the friendship and encouragement of other teachers who really understand the situations we face each day.” ~Sharon Stevens
“Support of colleagues- most teachers work alone and are self employed- We all need the support, encouragement and connection with other people in the same profession which PMTA provides nicely.” ~Sue Shiner
“PMTA has helped inspire me to be a better teacher. It has helped to bring all kinds of ideas for teaching tools and helped to hone my skills. To be in contact with other excellent teachers is like iron sharpening iron.” ~Joyce Euren
“PMTA keeps me inspired and striving to always do better.” ~Ruth Anne Clayton
“PMTA provides an opportunity for camaraderie, student events and continued scholarship.” ~Elizabeth Drewett
“PMTA has been the inspiration for teaching ideas in my studio and has given my students opportunities for musical growth, performance and interaction with other students.” ~Evonne Beattie
“The main reason for my belonging to PMTA is the education content of the meetings. They have helped me grow as a teacher.” ~Mary Phelan
“As a new member of PMTA I’m excited about the endless opportunities there are to learn. PMTA is organized and efficient offering excellent tools for me as a teacher and professionally adjudicated events for my students. Getting to know everyone has been a pleasure! I look forward to years to come.” ~Marci Harwood
Download the: Certification Application
The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession itself, as well as the public who interacts with the professional. For the music teaching professional, certification provides prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public, certification helps readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
Beginning January 1, 2010, there will be a new MTNA Certification Process. Click here for more info: http://www.mtnacertification.org