The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.

The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues, and to society.

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS -- The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.

* The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.
* The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.
* The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.
* The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.
* The teacher shall respect the student's right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.

COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES -- The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.

* The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious statements about colleagues.
* The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.
* The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers' studios and shall not actively recruit students from another studio.
* The teacher shall participate in the student's change of teachers with as much communication as possible between parties while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY -- The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.

* The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications.
* The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.
* The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.

MTNA is a community of committed professionals.
Since 1876, Music Teachers National Assoc. (MTNA) has been the undisputed leader in empowering the music-teaching professional. Our mission is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of independent and collegiate studio music teachers. Our ranks include 24,000 music teachers in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, each member committed to making a difference in the lives of their students.

MTNA is a powerful alliance, providing a collective voice for music-teaching professionals. Our members find MTNA essential to their professional well-being, as well as an indispensable partner in their growth and development as music teachers. Our core values -- visionary leadership, service and integrity -- are rooted in our unwavering commitment to our members and the profession.

As an MTNA member, you will associate with the very best in the profession. Our programs and services are developed with you in mind. The opportunities for continuing education, networking, career and professional development, peer recognition and student programs are endless. MTNA is the best investment you can make to help you realize our full potential as a music teacher profession.
MTNA...working for a more musical tomorrow.

The MTNA Professional Certification Program provides teachers, prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power while allowing teachers to enhance their professional status. Our certification program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching an helps the public readily identify competent applied music teachers in their communities. Necessary qualifications include successful completion of a series of examinations and a positive evaluation.