Become a Member

Members of MMTA are also members of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association).  Both organizations offer many member benefits and opportunities for both professional and student education and growth.

Full Membership

Open to any person actively engaged in the field of music. These members are members of both MMTA and MTNA. They are entitled to vote, hold office, apply for national certification, and enter students in events in both organizations. Membership year is July 1st-June 30th.

• Active:   Open to any person professionally engaged in any field of musical activity. 
• Senior: Open to persons age 70 or older who are engaged in any field of musical activity. Senior members receive a 25% reduction in dues. 
• Out-of-State: Open to any person professionally engaged in any field of musical activity outside of the  state of Minnesota.  Out-of-State members are often members of the state where they reside as well.

Student Membership

Student membership is defined below.  Student members are members of MMTA only and may not vote or hold office.  They may enter students in MMTA events.  Membership year is October 1st-September 30th.

• High School: Open to High School students, age 15 and above, currently involved in regular music study.  High School members must have a teacher who is currently an  MMTA member as their mentor. 
• Junior: Open to students under of the age of 15 currently involved in regular music study.  Junior members must have a teacher who is currently an MMTA member as their mentor.  

High School Membership Application

Patron Membership

Patron Membership is a unique, collaborative partnership with MMTA that offers specialized marketing advantages, expanded outreach opportunities, and cost-saving benefits for both music studios and outside organizations. It is available in two types: 

• Business Patron Membership:  Open to organizations, institutions and individuals. Membership includes advertising discounts, increased online visibility, and access to mailing lists.Three levels of Patron Membership are available.  (Read more)
  
• Studio Patron Membership:  Open to studios with two or more teachers operating under a single business name. Membership benefits include increased online visibility, individually rebated MMTA membership, and discounts on educational materials.  (Read more)
  
  **Individuals affiliated with Business and Studio Patron Memberships must maintain current MTNA and MMTA membership in good standing to access individual member benefits, including but not limited to holding office, voting, and entering students in MTNA or MMTA programs. Patron Membership does not replace Individual Membership for faculty or staff. 
  

MTNA 

MTNA offers its members a variety of programs, services and benefits, including:

• American Music Teacher, an award-winning bi-monthly journal containing features on various topics of importance to the music teaching profession;
• National conference, held annually, offering opportunities for education and networking;
• National certification program, a path to recognition and promotion of the highest standards of music teaching
• Financial services;
• Blanket music licensing agreement with ASCAP;
• National performance and composition competition for students;
• Office Max/Office Depot Discount and other discounts
• And more!  See www.mtna.org for additional membership benefits and discounts.