Through MTNA, there exists a National Advocacy for Music Education Partnership, Advocacy Training, and a Congressional Liaison.

Members and their students can participate in local, state and national competitions, recitals, adjudications, master classes and workshops, while at the same time earning trophy points.

Each year there are State and National Conferences featuring group discussions, workshops, guest artists and student competitions.  Most local association also hold regular meetings.

MTNA has an extensive certification program for its members that set a standard of excellence and professionalism.  Contact the state certification chair for more information.ve a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Career training and development can be found at the local, state and national levels in the form of workshops, clinics and master classes.  Grants are made possible by Teacher Training Funds and Matching Grants for local associations from the MTNA Foundation.

MTNA is made up of nearly 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers like you in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.  Active members are entitled to participate in all MTNA activities, vote and hold office.

As a member you will receive the American Music Teacher, bi-monthly magazine from MTNA, quarterly WVMTA state newsletter and an annual WVMTA Member -Directory. WVMTA directories and the quarterly newsletter are available online to members, and can be mailed upon request