Join VMTA

Join the Virginia Music Teachers Association

Membership Benefits

When you join VMTA, you become part of a professional community operating at three connected levels: national, state, and local. Your membership gives you access to resources, events, professional support, and student opportunities throughout Virginia and across the country.

National Benefits

Through Music Teachers National Association, members receive access to:

American Music Teacher, MTNA’s professional magazine
The MTNA e-Journal and MTNA Business Digest
The annual MTNA National Conference
Monthly professional-development webinars
National workshops, forums, symposiums, and virtual events
The MTNA Professional Certification Program
National student competitions, awards, and performance opportunities
Teacher enrichment grants and other funding opportunities through the MTNA Foundation Fund
Business and studio resources, including legal documents and studio templates
Professional consultation and support services
A national teacher-referral directory
Member insurance programs and discounts
Discounts on conferences, competition entries, office and studio supplies, travel, and other professional services
Opportunities to vote, serve in leadership, and help shape the profession

State Benefits

VMTA members receive access to:

The annual VMTA State Conference, featuring presentations, performances, master classes, and opportunities to connect with teachers from across Virginia
VMTA Quarterly Newsletter and regular statewide communications
VMTA Fall Festival
Skills Tests and Sight-Reading Festivals
Theory Tests
District Auditions
VMTA Concerto Competition
Virginia-level MTNA competitions
Performance, assessment, and recognition opportunities for students
Support from the VMTA Certification Committee
Reimbursement of half the MTNA certification registration fee after certification is completed
Opportunities to serve as an officer, committee member, adjudicator, presenter, event coordinator, or volunteer
A statewide professional network connecting independent teachers, collegiate faculty, and other music educators

Local Benefits

Members who belong to a local association may also receive access to:

Regular programs on teaching, repertoire, studio management, technology, and other relevant topics
Guest artists, master classes, workshops, and panel discussions
Local student recitals, festivals, competitions, evaluations, and honors programs
Scholarships and awards offered by participating local associations
Teacher-referral services
Mentoring and leadership opportunities
Practical resources and support from nearby colleagues
Meaningful professional relationships within their own communities

Programs and benefits vary among local associations, reflecting the needs and resources of each community.

More Than a List of Benefits

VMTA membership gives teachers access to more than publications, conferences, and student events. It provides a professional home—a place to exchange ideas, strengthen your teaching, create opportunities for your students, and build relationships with people who understand the work you do.