North Shore Music Teachers Association
Connecting the Chicago North Shore community to music educators since 1974.
The North Shore Music Teachers Association (NSMTA) is a community of dedicated music educators from Chicago’s northern suburbs. We meet monthly to share ideas, foster connections, and continue our professional development as teachers and musicians. Each year, we host a variety of events - including student competitions, recitals, piano festivals, non-competitive exams, and our annual Teachers Recital & Luncheon.
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NSMTA News and Announcements
NSMTA MONTHLY MEETING
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month as we gather for our monthly member meetings!
The next monthly meeting is on October 27, 2025.
9:30-10:00 Pre-Meeting Presentation
10:00 Business Meeting / Coffee & Refreshments
11:00-12:00 Program
We are pleased to offer hybrid meetings:
In-person at Northfield Community Church (400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093).
Online via Zoom (link emailed to members the weekend prior along with the newsletter).
Head over to the Calendar of Events (or click on the picture) to read program abstracts and presenter biographies.
Fellow MTNA Members are invited!
Members of other local chapters are always welcome to join our monthly meetings. This is in the collegial spirit and to engage a wider audience for esteemed program speakers. Contact programs@nsmta.org for more information.
Pre-meeting Presenters
NSMTA AIM Exam Co-Coordinators: Jennifer Cohen & Jia-Yee Tang
“AIM Overview for 2025-26 & Intro to Sproutbeat”
Program Presenter: Susan Merdinger
“Four Centuries of Variations”
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Northshore Music Loft (3008 Central Street, Evanston) welcomes professional teachers and musicians to teach, practice, or give recitals in a sunny and large, private studio space. The studio features a beautiful 6-foot Steinway grand piano, natural light, an extensive collection of music books, stereo system, and WiFi.
The rate is $30 per hour, with special pricing available for recurring bookings.
For more information, call Sam at 773-478-5833 or visit northshoremusicloft.com.
Affiliated with Northshore Piano Service - trusted in piano tuning and repair across Chicago and the North Shore since 1980. Visit northshorepianoservice.com to learn more.
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