The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching, and to support that goal, MTNA has provide a set of resources for your use.
Ranging from study guides, to frequently asked questions, to other guidelines and information, these resources are intended to make your certification process as simple as possible.
What Certification Means To Me
Being
a nationally certified teacher of music has raised the bar for me as a
professional. Naturally, an outgrowth of certification manifests in
higher expectations for my students. They deserve the topmost level of
instruction from me and being a certified teacher emboldens me to
challenge them to levels beyond their imagination. For the music
teacher, certification substantiates the highest echelon of our
profession to those outside the field of music. MTNA certification is
an essential component for all professional teachers of music.
Dr. Frank Pittman, NCTM
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
Let
us know what certification means to you. Email your statement of why it
is important to be a certified teacher to mtnaweb@mtna.org.