Prospective Members

The Edmonds Music Teachers Association welcomes new members and visitors and encourages member and student participation in our many festivals and events. We offer member professional development within our chapter as well as access to state and national resources through our affiliation with the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Music Teachers Association.

We meet the second Tuesday of the month, from September to June. The business meeting is followed by a “curtain raiser” performance and a presentation relevant to member professional development.  The December and June meetings typically include some refreshments and time to socialize instead of having a presentation.  There is no meeting in March due to our Music Artistry program.

How Can I Join the Edmonds Music Teachers Association?

Feel free to contact our EMTA membership chair at membership@edmondsmusicteachers.org with any questions. We urge all prospective members to attend one of our friendly and welcoming general chapter meetings to meet your prospective fellow members before joining. Please enquire with the membership chair if you need childcare.

To join EMTA, you join the national association and then choose Edmonds as your local chapter. You can join MTNA at any point throughout the year, as there are no specific deadlines for membership.  The active membership year runs July 1 through June 30. The collegiate membership year runs October 1 through September 30. The best time to join EMTA as a new member to receive an entire year’s worth of benefits is to join just after July 1st.

Why join the Edmonds Music Teachers Association?

  • Participate in local chapter meetings, events, and workshops
  • Engage with music professionals at educational conferences at a local, state, and national level
  • Become a nationally certified teacher
  • Network and build relationships with other teachers in your local area
  • Give your students access to local, state, and national music festivals, recitals, competitions, music scholarships, and high school credit programs. Find information about EMTA upcoming events.
  • Apply for grant opportunities through the MTNA Foundation
  • Advertise for students through the EMTA “Find a Teacher” portion of the website
  • Help EMTA build a strong local music community.
  • EMTA is affiliated with the Washington State Music Teacher Association and the Music Teacher National Association. This means that as a member of EMTA, you are also a member of the WSMTA and the MTNA and can participate in all of their professional support, pedagogy programs, and discounts.
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The Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) was organized in 1915 and incorporated in 1974. WSMTA has a membership of nearly 1,100 members which includes independent teachers in private studios and collegiate teachers in the university setting.  The association is dedicated to enriching the lives of nearly 28,000 young musicians and regularly offers educational and performance opportunities for teachers, students, and the public. WSMTA offers the following statewide programs that have been specifically designed to augment students’ study with a WSMTA teacher: Music Artistry Program, MTNA Composition Competition,  MTNA Performance Competition, Outstanding Artist Competition, Young Composers Project, High School Credit, Music Literacy Program, Scholarships, and the Student Teacher Program.

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MTNA Mission: MTNA enriches lives, strengthens communities, and furthers quality music instruction by empowering music teachers through lifelong learning.
MTNA Vision: A world where every music learner is inspired by skilled, supported, and empowered teachers

For 150 years, MTNA has been the backbone for a collaborative community of music-teaching professionals, connecting both the seasoned educator and those at the beginning of their career to advance the value of music to society. MTNA membership empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring, and educational opportunities.

The Value of MTNA Membership

  • Supportive 3-in-1 Community: MTNA’s unique three-tiered membership connects you with local, state, and national teaching communities, offering opportunities to learn from colleagues.
  • Ongoing Education: Access valuable content through MTNA events like State and National Conferences, publications like American Music Teacher magazine, monthly webinars and a robust resource center.
  • Student Opportunities: Enriching programs for your students throughout the year such as competitions, theory evaluations, adjudicated festivals and honors recitals.
  • Accessibility: Programs for every teacher—affordable, inclusive and designed for all career stages.
  • Discounts & Insurance: Save on essentials like office supplies, studio tools, software, insurance, and more—often enough to offset your membership cost.
  • Professional Certification: Enhance your credibility, gain recognition, and strengthen student recruitment with MTNA’s Professional Certification Program.
  • Grants and Awards: MTNA annually presents grants and awards, which foster learning and recognize excellence in music teaching, research and other significant contributions to music education.
  • Membership Benefits