WSMTA (Washington State Music Teacher Association)is Washington State’s Chapter of MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association). By joining us, you join our parent organization as well!
MTNA membership does more than simply complement your career as a music professional—it supports, supplements and shapes it. It empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring and educational opportunities.
WSMTA has over 800 music teachers enriching the lives of almost 28,000 students Benefits for the Teacher
Annual state and national conferences, as well as local district conferences, with workshops and seminars on teaching (including group and recreational music-making), ethics, industry developments and more.
Ongoing Education
Workshops
Visiting Artist training
Technology training, including resources for teaching online
Performance opportunities for students, including adult students!
Past presentations by experts in their fields include:
"Tips for Running a Professional Studio"
"Mind and Body Connections for Practicing and Performing"
"The Role of Listening Teaching"
"Making It Personal: Bringing Creativity and Freedom to your Music Lesson"
"Incorporating Jazz in the Classical music lesson"
"Teaching Students with Special Needs'
"Tax Strategies and Financial Planning for your Studio"
Monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 10am, at Prosser Piano or Skelley Piano, both in Tacoma For more information email Susan Speicher at speichersusan@gmail.com