Interviews
 
 
 

Question: "How does MTNA membership benefit you? "

 

Laikwan (Junior)
MTNA membership benefits me in that I get into really cool piano conferences at a discounted price, I get the Music Teacher magazine, which helps me as a piano teacher, and I feel more connected to the community of piano teachers all over Utah.

 
Whitney (Junior)
MTNA membership brings me so many opportunities to meet other pianists and teachers that really make a difference in my life. All of the conferences and masterclasses are amazing to attend. I'm glad I'll keep learning and growing after my college years!

 
Emily (Senior)
MTNA is a wonderful organization that allows musicians to build networks. It is amazing to have an organization that unites people with common interests, and that's exactly what MTNA does. I have benefited greatly from my membership in MTNA, and I'm grateful I get to be a part of such a wonderful organization!

 
 
Leslie (Junior)
MTNA is a great way to ease into college life. You're freaked out, classes are tough, and it's nice to know that there are others out there who not only know what the Waldstein is, but enjoy it as well. I have learned so much from other musicians, and I have gained some great friendships as well.

 
Shing Yau (Junior)
MTNA and UTMA provide me the opportunity to go to various concerts, to have competition experiences, and to learn to become a better musician. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to attend MTNA conference last year and to be part of the Weber State collegiate chapter. I am excited to present in this year's conference!

 
Rosann (Senior)
I remember my first MTNA conference that I attended. It changed my life! It was at this conference that I decided to major in Piano Pedagogy. I was so fascinated with the method of teaching that I wanted to learn more. I have been a member for the last 5 years. Being a member is so important because you continue to improve your teaching style plus you get connected with famous people in the pedagogy world.
 
 
Amy (Freshman)
Being a member of MTNA has really helped me to discover all the great opportunities there are for me as a teacher and for my students. I really like being able to meet other piano teachers at the conventions, which reminds me of another great thing about MTNA: the conventions are so fun, and such a great learning experience! I've really enjoyed all the experiences I've had so far with MTNA!
 
Linda (Senior)
MTNA membership has benefitted me in so many ways.  When I first joined MTNA, my goal was to increase my knowledge, learn from other teachers, and become MTNA certified.  I was able to complete the latter after about 3 years of being a member.  Becoming certified was a worthwhile and important achievement, but even the best teachers can use practical and useful tips.  Other members have so many good ideas!  And with all the different personalities of students and the challenges that go along with them, it is wonderful to go to the monthly chapter meetings and glean from other teachers.  Sometimes we teachers can get in a rut of doing the same things, the same ways, week after week after week.  The state and national conferences are a great energy boost, with gentle reminders of the reasons you became a piano teacher, the long-range goals you can have for your self and your students, and you can go away with a whole new "bag of tricks" for your studio.  Memerbership in MTNA has been the "gas in my motor" so to speak.