Enter students in NSMTA Student Events

• Achievement in Music (AIM) Theory and Performance Exams

• Sonata-Sonatina Festival (SSF)

• Piano Competition

• Apply for scholarships for collegiate study and summer music camp programs.

Attend monthly meetings

• Listen and Learn: Our programs feature esteemed pedagogues who perform and present on a variety of musical topics.

• Be the Speaker: Present a program on a topic highlighting your current research, lead a discussion and/or perform for the group. Submit your proposal to First Vice-President and Program Chair, Eric Sutz.

• Socialize/network with other NSMTA members over refreshments.

Get connected through Facebook

• Join the member discussion on our NSMTA (Members Only) Facebook page

• Increase our public visibility by liking us on our public North Shore Music Teachers’ Association - NSMTA Facebook page

Get a free public listing on our Find a Teacher website

• Grow your studio and get student referrals.

• Customize your public profile with your specific instruments, skills and specialties, and teaching locations so people can easily search for you.

Get involved!

• Join the Board! Our slate of officers rotates every two years, and we welcome you to take part in the leadership of our organization. See the current slate of NSMTA Board Members and the roles. New board members are nominated and voted in the Spring.

• Sit on a committee: work together with other colleagues to plan events.

• Have a voice: attend the meetings and take part in voting and discussions.

• Bring innovation: contribute your ideas on the continuing advancement of NSMTA.

Receive your free NSMTA Member Portal account:

• Manage event registrations for NSMTA student events (AIM, SSF, Piano Competition)

• Access the member directory

• Manage your account settings

• Customize your public Find a Teacher profile

• Watch recordings of the NSMTA Monthly Meetings

Get MTNA Certified:

• Work closely with NSMTA mentor and Certification Chair, Jennifer Cohen, towards obtaining professional MTNA certification (NCTM). See MTNA certification for more information.

Attend the state ISMTA and national MTNA Conferences

• Extend your learning by attending sessions on a variety of music topics

• Network with fellow music educators from across the country and state

• Check out the Exhibition Hall to learn about the latest publications and music products (available for purchase at a discounted conference rate).

How to become a member of NSMTA

• Visit our Join NSMTA webpage for more information.