MTAC Music Teachers' Association of California

10/23/2026

Teacher Tip of the Month from State Board Member, Jeanette Dreifuerst: Use removable highlighter tape for missed notes, dynamics, same and different passages etc.

10/21/2026

How do you help new students have a first good impression of their music lessons?

Building Trust with New Students

10/16/2026

Congratulations to the MTAC Fresno Branch as they celebrate 100 years as a Branch! You can follow long with their year of celebrations here: https://www.mtacfresno.com/tuesday-morning-programs

10/12/2026

Strings teachers, how do you help beginning students succeed and avoid harsh sounds?

I have lost count of the number of times I’ve heard some version of: "Oh, you teach violin? How do you cope with that sound?!" or "I guess it gets better after the first few years, right?" - or, worse still, the classic allusion to cats, claws, and chalkboards. These comments reveal a widespread a...

10/09/2026

Did you miss the 2026 Friends of Today's Music or simply want to relive the magic? You can watch the full recital here: mtac.org/friends-of-todays-music

10/07/2026

Teachers, how do you introduce composition to your younger students?

Discover how Let’s Play Music students bring years of musical learning together to create and perform their own original compositions.

10/06/2026

Have you thought about becoming an MTAC member and participating in our MTAC programs? Sign up by October 15 to be eligible for all MTAC programs (except Certificate of Merit®) for the 2026-2027 year . Learn more here:

Joining MTAC provides with access to a state-wide network of peers to collaborate with, performance and educational opportunities for your students, and support for growing your business.

09/28/2026

Enrollment for the 2027 Composers Today Evaluations will begin soon! Teachers, log into your portal to learn more. Enrollment opens on October 1!

09/24/2026

Teachers, what do you think is the point of adjudication? https://ow.ly/7Zam50ZM63K

09/22/2026

Teacher Tip of the Month: "Consider choosing a wide variety of repertoire for your students and include new to you music for fresh sounds in your studio. I enjoy keeping a list of "Songs I Would Like to Teach" and assign those pieces when they seem like a good fit for a student.” - Kate Rubke-Foxworth, Riverside County Branch, MTAC State Board First Vice President