Music Teacher Associations Directory Listed by Country/State

Music Teacher Associations Around the WorldAs a music teacher, it can be beneficial to join a professional organization that is specifically designed for music educators. Our comprehensive list of music teacher associations worldwide is organized by country, with separate listings for the United States broken down by state as well as national organizations like MTNA.

These music teacher organizations can offer numerous advantages, from providing access to resources and networking opportunities to offering professional development and advocacy for the field of music education. We will explore the benefits of joining a music teacher association, then show you the list of music teacher associations you can join.

Access to Resources

One of the primary benefits of joining a music teacher association is the access to a wealth of resources. Most organizations provide their members with access to teaching materials, research studies, and lesson plans that are tailored to the needs of music educators. These resources can help teachers stay up-to-date with the latest trends in music education, and can also provide inspiration and ideas for lesson planning.

Networking Opportunities

Another advantage of joining a music teacher association is the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field. Members can connect with other music educators, attend conferences, and participate in workshops and webinars. These events provide an opportunity to share ideas and experiences with colleagues, collaborate on projects, and gain insight into new teaching strategies.

Professional Development

Professional development is crucial for music educators to stay current in their field. Members gain access to professional development opportunities by joining a music teacher association that can help them improve their teaching skills and advance their careers. This can include music teacher workshops, music teacher conferences, and online courses for music teachers, which provide opportunities to learn from experts in the field and gain new knowledge and skills.

Advocacy for Music Education

Music teacher associations often advocate for music education on a national level. These organizations work to promote the importance of music education, secure funding for music programs, and influence policy decisions that affect music educators. Members joining a music teacher association can join a larger movement to support and advance music education.

Community

Lastly, joining a music teacher association provides a sense of community and belonging. Members can connect with others who share their passion for music education, and can find support and encouragement from colleagues. This can be especially valuable for teachers who work in isolated or rural areas, where opportunities for networking and collaboration may be limited.

National United States Music Teacher Associations Music Teacher Associations

Here’s a list of national music teacher associations in the United States. Note that some of these organizations may also have state-specific chapters or affiliates.

 

General / Education

 

Elementary

Vocal / Choral

Band Directors

Instrumental

Theory / Composition

Technology

Sacred Music

Music Teacher Associations in the United States Grouped by State

Alabama Music Teacher Associations

Alaska Music Teacher Associations

Arizona Music Teacher Associations

Arkansas Music Teacher Associations

California Music Teacher Associations

Colorado Music Teacher Associations

Connecticut Music Teacher Associations

Delaware Music Teacher Associations

Florida Music Teacher Associations

Georgia Music Teacher Associations

Hawaii Music Teacher Associations

Idaho Music Teacher Associations

Illinois Music Teacher Associations

Indiana Music Teacher Associations

Iowa Music Teacher Associations

Kansas Music Teacher Associations

Louisiana Music Teacher Associations

Maine Music Teacher Associations

Maryland Music Teacher Associations

Massachusetts Music Teacher Associations

Michigan Music Teacher Associations

Minnesota Music Teacher Associations

Mississippi Music Teacher Associations

Missouri Music Teacher Associations

Montana Music Teacher Associations

Nebraska Music Teacher Associations

Nevada Music Teacher Associations

New Hampshire Music Teacher Associations

New Jersey Music Teacher Associations

New Mexico Music Teacher Associations

New York Music Teacher Associations

North Carolina Music Teacher Associations

North Dakota Music Teacher Associations

Ohio Music Teacher Associations

Oklahoma Music Teacher Associations

Oregon Music Teacher Associations

Pennsylvania Music Teacher Associations

Rhode Island Music Teacher Associations

South Carolina Music Teacher Associations

South Dakota Music Teacher Associations

Tennessee Music Teacher Associations

Texas Music Teacher Associations

Utah Music Teacher Associations

Vermont Music Teacher Associations

Virginia Music Teacher Associations

Washington Music Teacher Associations

West Virginia Music Teacher Associations

Wisconsin Music Teacher Associations

Wyoming Music Teacher Associations

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Nothing

Andorra

Nothing

Angola

Nothing

Antigua and Barbuda

Nothing

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

 

Austria

Azerbaijan

 

Bahamas

Bahrain

Nothing found

Bangladesh

Nothing Found

Barbados

Nothing found

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Nothing found

Benin

nothing found

Bhutan

nothing

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

nothing

Brazil

Brunei

nothing

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

nothing

Burundi

nothing

Côte d’Ivoire

nothing

Cabo Verde

nothing

Cambodia

Cameroon

nothing

Canada

Central African Republic

nothing

Chad

nothing

Czech Republic

Chile

nothing

China

Colombia

Teaching Artists International / Colombia – https://www.taimusic.org/colombia-fellowship

Comoros

nothing

Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)

nothing

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

World Piano Teachers Association / Cuba – http://www.wpta.info/cuba/

Cyprus

European association for music in schools / Cyprus – http://eas-music.org/countries/cyprus/

European Music School Union / Cyprus – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/cyprus/

Czechia (Czech Republic)

European Piano Teachers Association / Czech Republic – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-czech-republic

Prague Guitar Academy – https://www.expats.cz/directory/listing/prague-guitar-academy-guitar-lessons-in-english-pmvlz

European association for music in schools / Czechia – https://eas-music.org/czech-republic/

Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

Denmark

European Piano Teachers Association / Denmark – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-denmark

European Music School Union / Denmark – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/denmark/

Djibouti

nothing

Dominica

nothing

Dominican Republic

nothing

Ecuador

nothing

Egypt

nothing

El Salvador

nothing

Equatorial Guinea

nothing

Eritrea

nothing

Estonia

European Piano Teachers Association / Estonia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-estonia

World Piano Teachers Association / Estonia – http://www.wpta.info/estonia/

European association for music in schools / Estonia – https://eas-music.org/countries/estonia/

European Music School Union / Estonia – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/estonia/

Eswatini (fmr. “Swaziland”)

Teaching Artists International / Eswatini – https://www.taimusic.org/eswatini

Ethiopia

nothing

Fiji

nothing

Finland

European Piano Teachers Association / Finland – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-finland

World Piano Teachers Association / Finland – http://www.wpta.info/finland/

European association for music in schools / Finland – https://eas-music.org/countries/finland/

European Music School Union / Finland – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/finland/

 

France

European Piano Teachers Association / France – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-france

World Piano Teachers Association / France – http://www.wpta.info/france/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ France – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/france/

European Music School Union / France – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/france/

European association for music in schools / France – https://eas-music.org/countries/france/

Gabon

nothing

Gambia

nothing

Georgia

European Piano Teachers Association / Georgia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-georgia

World Piano Teachers Association / Georgia – http://www.wpta.info/georgia/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Georgia – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/georgia/

Germany

European Piano Teachers Association / Germany – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-germany

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Germany – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/germany/

World Piano Teachers Association / Germany – http://www.wpta.info/germany/

European Music School Union / Germany – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/germany/

European association for music in schools / Germany – https://eas-music.org/germany/

Ghana

have one but cant find the website

 

Greece

European Piano Teachers Association / Greece – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-greece

Greek Association of Primary Music Education Teacher / Greece – http://maths.emportfolio.eu/index.php/partners/greek-association-of-primary-music-education-teachers-gapmet

European association for music in schools / Greece – https://eas-music.org/countries/greece/

Grenada

nothing

Guatemala

nothing

Guinea

nothing

Guinea-Bissau

nothing

Guyana

have one cant find a website

Haiti

nothing

Holy See

nothing

Honduras

nothing

Hungary

European Piano Teachers Association / Hungary – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-hungary

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Hungary – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/hungary/

European Music School Union / Hungary – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/hungary/

European association for music in schools / Hungary – https://eas-music.org/countries/hungary/

Iceland

European Piano Teachers Association / Iceland – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-iceland

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Iceland – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/iceland/

European Music School Union / Iceland – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/iceland/

India

Western  Music Education Association / India – https://wmea.in/

Indonesia

World Piano Teachers Association / Indonesia – http://www.wpta.info/indonesia/

Suzuki Music Teachers Association of Indonesia / Indonesia – https://suzukimusicindonesia.org/

Iran

nothing

Iraq

nothing

Ireland

European Piano Teachers Association / Ireland – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-ireland

World Piano Teachers Association / Ireland – http://www.wpta.info/ireland/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Ireland – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/ireland/

Post Primary Music Teachers Association / Ireland – http://ppmta.ie/

European association for music in schools / Ireland – https://eas-music.org/countries/ireland/

Israel

World Piano Teachers Association / Israel – http://www.wpta.info/israel/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Israle – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/israel/

 

Italy

European Piano Teachers Association / Italy – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-italy

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Italy – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/italy/

European Music School Union / Italy – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/italy/

World Piano Teachers Association / Italy – https://www.wpta.info/italy/

European association for music in schools / Italy – https://eas-music.org/countries/italy/

 

Jamaica

nothing

Japan

World Piano Teachers Association / Japan – http://www.wpta.info/japan/

Japan Piano Teachers Association / Japan – https://epta-europe.org/content/jpta-japan-piano-teachers-association

Jordan

nothing

Kazakhstan

Association of Teachers of English North Kazakhstan / Kazakhstan – https://www.atenk.kz/en/

Kenya

nothing

Kiribati

nothing

Kuwait

nothing

Kyrgyzstan

nothing

Laos

nothing

Latvia

European Piano Teachers Association / Latvia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-latvia

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Latvia – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/latvia/

European Music School Union / Latvia – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/latvia/

European association for music in schools / Latvia – https://eas-music.org/latvia/

Lebanon

Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association / Lebanon – http://www.llmea.org/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Lebanon – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/lebanon/

Lesotho

nothing

Liberia

The Agape National Academy of Music / Liberia – https://www.anamliberia.org/

Libya

nothing

Liechtenstein

European Music School Union / Liechtenstein – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/liechtenstein/

Lithuania

European Piano Teachers Association / Lithuania – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-lithuania

Lithuanian Music Teachers Association / Lithuania – http://www.lmma.eu/en/home/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Lithuania – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/lithuania/

European association for music in schools / Lithuania – https://eas-music.org/countries/lithuania/

Luxembourg

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Luxembourg – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/luxembourg/

European Music School Union / Luxembourg – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/luxembourg/

European association for music in schools / Luxembourg – https://eas-music.org/countries/luxembourg/

Madagascar

nothing

Malawi

nothing

Malaysia

World Piano Teachers Association / Malaysia – http://www.wpta.info/malaysia/

Malaysian Association for Music Education / Malaysia – https://www.mamebaru.org/

Maldives

nothing

Mali

nothing

Malta

European Piano Teachers Association / Malta – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-malta

Marshall Islands

nothing

Mauritania

nothing

Mauritius

nothing

Mexico

World Piano Teachers Association / Mexico – http://www.wpta.info/mexico/

Micronesia

nothing

Moldova

nothing

Monaco

nothing

Mongolia

nothing

Montenegro

European association for music in schools / Montenegro – https://eas-music.org/countries/montenegro/

Morocco

nothing

Mozambique

nothing

Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Mynanmar Music Association / Myanmar – https://www.facebook.com/myanmarmusicassociation

Namibia

nothing

Nauru

nothing

Nepal

nothing

Netherlands

European Piano Teachers Association / Netherlands – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-netherlands

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / The Netherlands – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/the-netherlands/

World Piano Teachers Association / Netherlands – http://www.wpta.info/netherlands/

European Music School Union / Netherlands – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/the-netherlands/

European association for music in schools / The Netherlands – https://eas-music.org/countries/the-netherlands/

New Zealand

The New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing Inc. / New Zealand – https://www.newzats.org.nz/

Christchurch & Westland Secondary Music Teachers’ Association / New Zealand – https://cwsmta.org/

Nicaragua

nothing

Niger

nothing

Nigeria

Music Educators Association of Nigeria / Nigeria – https://www.facebook.com/groups/541994922629408?locale=nb_NO

North Korea

just gonna go ahead and skip this one

North Macedonia

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Macedonia – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/macedonia

European association for music in schools / North Macedonia – https://eas-music.org/countries/countries-macedonia/

Norway

European Piano Teachers Association / Norway – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-norway

European association for music in schools / Norway – https://eas-music.org/countries/norway/

European Music School Union / Norway – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/norway/

Oman

nothing

Pakistan

Pakistan Music Teachers Association / Pakistan – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457397667834405

Palau

nothing

Palestine State

nothing

Panama

nothing

Papua New Guinea

nothing

Paraguay

nothing

Peru

Teaching Artists International / Peru – https://www.taimusic.org/peru

World Piano Teachers Association / Peru – http://www.wpta.info/peru/

Philippines

nothing

Poland

European Piano Teachers Association / Poland – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-poland

Paderewski Music Association / Poland – https://paderewskicompetition.pl/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Poland – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/poland/

World Piano Teachers Association / Poland – http://www.wpta.info/poland/

European Music School Union / Poland – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/poland/

European association for music in schools / Poland – https://eas-music.org/countries/poland/

Portugal

European Piano Teachers Association / Portugal – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-portugal

Portugal European Piano Teachers Association / Portugal – https://epta-portugal.com/en/

European association for music in schools / Portugal – https://eas-music.org/countries/portugal/

World Piano Teachers Association / Portugal – http://www.wpta.info/portugal/

Qatar

nothing

Romania

World Piano Teachers Association / Romania – http://www.wpta.info/romania/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Romania – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/romania/

Russia

European Piano Teachers Association / Russia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-russia

World Piano Teachers Association / Russia – http://www.wpta.info/russia/

Rwanda

nothing

Saint Kitts and Nevis

nothing

Saint Lucia

nothing

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

nothing

Samoa

nothing

San Marino

has one, cant find website

Sao Tome and Principe

nothing

Saudi Arabia

nothing

Senegal

nothing

Serbia

European Piano Teachers Association / Serbia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-serbia

European association for music in schools / Serbia – https://eas-music.org/countries/serbia/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Serbia – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/serbia/

European Music School Union / Serbia – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/serbia/

Seychelles

nothing

Sierra Leone

nothing

Singapore

Singapore Music Teachers Association / Singapore – https://www.smtasingapore.com/

World Piano Teachers Association / Singapore – http://www.wpta.info/singapore/

Slovakia

European association for music in schools / Slovakia – https://eas-music.org/slovakia/

European Music School Union / Slovakia – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/slovakia/

Slovenia

European Piano Teachers Association / Slovenia – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-slovenia

World Piano Teachers Association / Slovenia – http://www.wpta.info/slovenia/

European association for music in schools / Slovenia – https://eas-music.org/countries/slovenia/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Slovenia – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/slovenia/

European Music School Union / Slovenia – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/slovenia/

Slovenian Voice Teachers Association / Slovenia – https://dspp.si/

Solomon Islands

Piano Association of Solomon Islands, no website

Somalia

nothing

South Africa

Music Teachers Association of South Africa / South Africa – https://m.facebook.com/Music-Teachers-association-of-South-Africa-448072008859178/

The South African Society’s of Music Teachers / South Africa – https://sasmt-savmo.co.za/

World Piano Teachers Association / South Africa – http://www.wpta.info/southafrica/

South Korea

Korea International Music Educators Association / South Korea – https://www.kimeaonline.org/

World Piano Teachers Association / South Korea – http://www.wpta.info/southkorea/

South Sudan

nothing

Spain

European Piano Teachers Association / Spain – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-spain

World Piano Teachers Association / Spain – http://www.wpta.info/spain/

European association for music in schools / Spain – https://eas-music.org/spain/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ Spain – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/spain/

European Music School Union / Spain – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/spain/

Sri Lanka

nothing

Sudan

nothing

Suriname

nothing

Sweden

European Piano Teachers Association / Sweden – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-sweden

European association for music in schools / Sweden – https://eas-music.org/sweden/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Sweden – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/sweden/

European Music School Union / Sweden – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/sweden/

Switzerland

European Piano Teachers Association / Switzerland – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-switzerland

World Piano Teachers Association / Switzerland – http://www.wpta.info/switzerland/

European association for music in schools / Switzerland – https://eas-music.org/switzerland/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires / Switzerland – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/switzerland/

European Music School Union / Switzerland – https://www.musicschoolunion.eu/members/switzerland/

Syria

nothing

Tajikistan

nothing

Tanzania

nothing

Thailand

World Piano Teachers Association / Thailand – http://www.wpta.info/thailand/

Timor-Leste

nothing

Togo

nothing

Tonga

nothing

Trinidad and Tobago

nothing

Tunisia

nothing

Turkey

World Piano Teachers Association / Turkey – http://www.wpta.info/turkey/

European association for music in schools / Turkey – https://eas-music.org/countries/turkey/

Turkmenistan

nothing

Tuvalu

nothing

Uganda

nothing

Ukraine

European association for music in schools / Ukraine – https://eas-music.org/countries/ukraine/

United Arab Emirates

nothing

United Kingdom

European Piano Teachers Association / United Kingdom – https://epta-europe.org/content/epta-united-kigdom

World Piano Teachers Association / United Kingdom – http://www.wpta.info/uk/

European association for music in schools / United Kingdom – https://eas-music.org/countries/united-kingdom/

Association Européenne des Conservatoires/ United Kingdom – https://aec-music.eu/members/national-overviews/united-kingdom/

United States of America

World Piano Teachers Association / United States of America – http://www.wpta.info/usa/

Uruguay

has one  cant find website

Uzbekistan

nothing

Vanuatu

nothing

Venezuela

nothing

Vietnam

nothing

Yemen

nothing

Zambia

Zambia Music Educators Association / Zambia – https://www.facebook.com/groups/246242082142259

Zimbabwe

has one. dont have a website

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

  • Dartington International Summer School
  • Dublin International Piano Festival

E

  • Education Through Music-Los Angeles
  • El Sistema Sweden National Orchestra
  • European Association of Conservatoires

F

  • Florida Association of Band Directors
  • Flute circle
  • Forum Thomanum

G

  • Golandsky Institute
  • Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra
  • Guitars in the Classroom

I

  • Independent Society of Musicians
  • International Association for Jazz Education
  • International Society for Music Education
  • International Society for Philosophy of Music Education

J

  • Junge Deutsche Philharmonie

K

  • Al Kamandjâti
  • Keeping Score (classical music)
  • Kentucky Music Educators Association
  • Kindermusik
  • Kindermusik International
  • Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
  • Kneller Hall

L

  • LearnToPlayMusic.com
  • List of music industry degree programs

M

  • Magic Music Days
  • Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
  • Marsalis Jams
  • Maryland Music Educators Association
  • MayDay Group
  • Minnesota Music Educators Association
  • The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
  • Manhattanville Music Curriculum Project
  • Moldovan National Youth Orchestra
  • Talk:MayDay Group
  • Music education policy round table
  • Music for People (organization)
  • Music Manifesto
  • Music Teachers National Association
  • Music Together
  • Music Wizard
  • Musical Futures

N

  • National Association for Music Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • National Association of Teachers of Singing
  • National Batuta Foundation
  • National Centre for Early Music
  • National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
  • National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands
  • National Youth Orchestras of Scotland
  • National Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic
  • New York Singing Teachers’ Association
  • New York State School Music Association
  • Nordic Network for Music Education
  • Northern Sound System
  • Norwegian National Youth Orchestra

O

  • Ohio Music Education Association
  • Orchestra Giovanile Italiana
  • Orchestre Français des Jeunes

P

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
  • Percussive Arts Society
  • Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation
  • Plainsong and Medieval Music Society
  • Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra

R

  • Research Studies in Music Education
  • Romanian Youth Orchestra
  • The Roots of Music
  • Royal School of Church Music
  • Russian National Youth Symphony Orchestra

S

  • Savonlinna Music Academy
  • Schmitt Music
  • School of Ecclesiastic Music
  • Simply Music
  • Sing Up
  • Singapore National Youth Orchestra
  • El Sistema
  • Slovak Youth Orchestra
  • Sol Music Center
  • Star Licks Productions
  • Swiss Music Pedagogic Association

T

U

  • University Interscholastic League

V

  • Vancouver Folk Song Society
  • Virtu Foundation

W

  • White Hall Arts Academy
  • Wiener Jeunesse Orchester
  • World Flute Society

Y

  • Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Youth and Children’s Orchestras Foundation of Chile