Join NSMTA
Thank you for your interest in joining North Shore Music Teachers Association (NSMTA)!
We are the local professional music teachers association serving Chicago’s North Shore. All music educators are welcome to join and take advantage of the many opportunities NSMTA has to offer.
NSMTA is proudly affiliated with Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Questions about membership? Contact our Membership Chair, Jia Meng, at membership@nsmta.org.
NSMTA Membership Benefits
NSMTA membership offers valuable opportunities for connection, professional growth, and community engagement!
MONTHLY MEETINGS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEARN: Attend monthly programs featuring esteemed pedagogues performing and presenting on a wide range of musical topics.
BE THE SPEAKER: Share your expertise by giving a presentation, leading a discussion, or performing for the group.
NETWORK: Connect with fellow NSMTA members.
STUDENT EVENTS
Members may enter their students in a variety of NSMTA-sponsored events. Read our Student Event Overview.
GROW YOUR STUDIO
FREE FIND A TEACHER LISTING: Promote your teaching studio through our public NSMTA Find a Teacher Database.
Customized Public Profile: Specify your instruments, specialties, and teaching locations to help prospective students find you.
STAY CONNECTED
PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join the NSMTA Members-Only Facebook page to share announcements, events, questions, and more. NSMTA (Members Only)
PUBLIC FACEBOOK PAGE: Help increase visibility by liking and sharing our public Facebook page. North Shore Music Teachers’ Association - NSMTA
GET INVOLVED
BE A LEADER: Serve in a leadership role and gain valuable experience! Put your other skills to use in an administrative role.
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.
SERVE ON A COMMITTEE: Collaborate with colleagues to plan and run local events.
BRING INNOVATION: Share your ideas and contribute to the continuing advancement of NSMTA.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MTNA CERTIFICATION: Work with NSMTA Certification Chair, Jennifer Cohen to obtain MTNA certification (NCTM).
CONFERENCES: Attend Illinois State and MTNA National Conferences. Listen to pedagogy-focused sessions, network with teachers from across the state/country, and explore the Exhibition Hall for the latest resources.
OTHER MTNA MEMEBERSHIP BENEFITS
Subscription to American Music Teacher (AMT) magazine
Access to concerts and performance events
Eligibility to apply for national grants
Access to insurance programs and other professional resources
Membership Levels
Your NSMTA membership spans three levels of the organization: national (MTNA), state (ISMTA) and local (NSMTA). Here’s how each level works for you:
MTNA (National)
This is where your membership begins. Be part of a nationwide network of music educators.
Professional development workshops and publications
Enter students in national competitions and festivals
Receive member benefits, including discounts at Office Depot and insurance options
Attend the annual MTNA National Conference
ISMTA (State)
Choosing Illinois as your state association grants you membership to ISMTA.
Network with music educators from across the state
Enter students in statewide competitions and events
Attend the annual state conference, hosted at rotating locations throughout Illinois
Explore leadership opportunities to serve at the state level.
NSMTA (Local)
Select North Shore MTA as your local chapter and get involved in your area.
Attend monthly professional development programs, held at a North Shore venue
Enter students in local NSMTA-sponsored events
Present your research or perform for the group
Serve on a committee or take on a leadership role
How to Join NSMTA
Go to mtna.org
Register for an Active Membership, or select the membership category that applies to you
Select Illinois as your state association
Choose North Shore MTA as your local association
Pay your national/state/local dues in a single transaction (renewed annually)
Membership Pricing
Prices are effective for the 2024-2025 membership year.
Prorated pricing is available for those who join between January 1 and June 30.
Click the tab headers to view pricing for each membership category.