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 at membership@nsmta.org.
NSMTA Membership Benefits
Explore the benefits of NSMTA membership—from student events and studio promotion to professional development and connection with fellow teachers.
MONTHLY MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
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 to obtain MTNA certification (NCTM).
CONFERENCES: Attend ISMTA and MTNA 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 MTNA webinars and educational events
Opportunities to apply for MTNA grants and awards
Access to insurance programs and other professional resources
One Membership, Three Levels
When you join NSMTA, you become part of a network at the national, state, and local levels. Your MTNA registration includes your MTNA, ISMTA, and NSMTA memberships, with dues for all three paid together.
MTNA (National)
Your Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) membership provides national resources, professional development, and connections to support you throughout your teaching career.
ISMTA (State)
Your Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA) membership connects you with music teachers, events, and opportunities throughout the state.
NSMTA (Local)
Your North Shore Music Teachers Association (NSMTA) membership is where you'll participate most directly through monthly programs, student events, networking, and leadership opportunities.
How to Join NSMTA
All three levels of membership are handled through MTNA.
Go to mtna.org and select Join MTNA
Choose the membership category that applies to you
Select Illinois as your state association
Select North Shore MTA as your local association
Pay your national, state, and local dues together
Membership Pricing
Prices are effective for the 2026–2027 membership year.
Six-Month Trial pricing is available to new members who join between January 1 and June 30.
Select a membership category to view the national, state, and local dues.