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 student and member events, including competitions, recitals, piano festivals, non-competitive exams, and our annual Teachers Recital & Luncheon.

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Latest from NSMTA

  • September 2026 Newsletter

    Read the September 2026 issue of The SCORE, NSMTA’s monthly newsletter.

    Read The Score →

  • 2026 Winners Recital

    Featuring winners of the NSMTA Piano Competition & Scholarships.

    View Photos & Recital Program →

  • 2026 Competition Winners

    Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 NSMTA Piano Competition!

    View Competition Winners →

  • 2026 Scholarship Winners

    Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 NSMTA Scholarships!

    View Scholarship Winners →

  • ISMTA Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to NSMTA member Mary Beth Molenaar, 2025 Teacher of the Year!

    Learn More →

  • MTNA Foundation Fellow

    Congratulations to NSMTA member Yeeseon Kwon, a 2025 Foundation Fellow!

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  • NSMTA Member of the Year

    Congratulations to Jennifer Merry, our 2025 Member of the Year!

    Learn More →

MEMBER PROGRAMS

NSMTA Monthly Meeting

Join us on the 4th Monday of the month as we gather for our monthly member meetings!

NEXT HYBRID MEETING

October 26, 2026

PRE-MEETING

BUSINESS MEETING
coffee & refreshments

PROGRAM

9:30–10:00 AM

10:00–11:00 AM
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‍11:00–12:00 PM

OCTOBER VENUE NOTE
In-person: We’ll be back at Northfield Community Church
Online: Zoom link emailed to members

9:30 AM
October Pre-Meeting Presenter

Soo Young Lee

The Right Piece at the Right Time: The Art of Choosing Repertoire for Every Student

11:00 AM
October Program Presenter

MingHuan Xu

Beyond Teaching Music: Mentoring the Whole Musician

Monthly Program Details & Presenter Biographies →

Community Partners

  • Northshore Music Loft

    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.

  • Reach the North Shore Music Community

    Connect your business or service with music teachers, students, and families across Chicago’s North Shore.

    12-Month Homepage Feature · $100/year
    Facebook Post · $20
    Email E-Blast · $20

    View Advertising Opportunities →

    NSMTA members: Facebook posts and email e-blasts are available at no charge. Contact score@nsmta.org.