Membership

Teacher Enrichment Workshops
District meetings are often paired with talks and workshops where members and visiting teachers share their expertise on a variety of topics pertaining to teaching and music performance. OMTA also makes available certain recorded talks and workshops for members to benefit from. On the national level, MTNA has hosted monthly webinars since 2015 which our members may attend live and watch later via the archive!

Conferences
OMTA and MTNA each present annual conferences featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists and pedagogues in workshops, lecture demonstrations, and recitals. These conferences enable you to connect with music professionals from all over the nation and learn from the most dynamic and successful individuals in our profession. Read more about the OMTA conference here, and about the MTNA conference here.

Exclusive Publications
Membership in OMTA and MTNA comes with access to five publications to help you stay current with trends in pedagogy, the business of teaching music, and the activities of your colleagues both locally and nationwide.

• American Music Teacher: the official bi-monthly journal of MTNA, packed with information and advice about the latest news, trends, and issues facing music teachers today.
• OMTA Music News: the official newsletter of OMTA will keep you informed about upcoming state and national events, awards, contests, and news from OMTA chapters across the state.
• MTNA e-Journal: a scholarly, peer-reviewed online journal published quarterly that features informational articles supplemented with interactive features and extras.
• MTNA Business Digest: this online quarterly resource is devoted to articles about the business aspects of teaching music.
• The Oregon Musician: published twice a year, this publication’s mission is “sharing ideas about music and the teaching of music”. Each issue features long-form essays organized around a given theme.

Each of our 14 districts hold regular meetings where you may network with member teachers, share successes, trade ideas, and refer students. Many districts also hold regular social events throughout the year, which are great opportunities for making friendships and building community!

There are a number of grants and scholarships available through OMTA for teacher and student support. Click here to read about OMTA grants for teachers and click here to read about scholarships and grants available to students of OMTA teachers.

Membership with OMTA provides you with the opportunity to become a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM). This notable distinction is awarded to applicants who meet rigorous standards in music theory, history, pedagogy, and performance. Certification helps the public identify the most competent music teachers in their community, enhancing your potential for student recruitment and increasing your earning power. 

Insurance
Members are eligible for a variety of reasonably-priced insurance and investment services through MTNA. These benefits include supplemental health, dental, and vision insurance; age-related cancer insurance; and term life insurance. Professional insurance coverage includes liability insurance, musical instrument coverage, and sexual abuse defense coverage.

Professional Discounts
MTNA offers discounts to members on MTNA conferences and competitions, as well as partner discounts on office supplies, travel expenses, and much more!

Students can join at both the High School and Collegiate levels, allowing them access to OMTA’s many benefits.  They may attend OMTA conferences or programs and enter their own students in Syllabus, OMTA festivals, and events.

High school students who wish to become members must be studying with an OMTA teacher to qualify. Collegiate members do not need to be studying with an OMTA member but must be under 26 and currently involved in regular music study.