Who We Are

​Columbia Music Teachers Association (CMTA) is a non-profit professional organization for independent and collegiate music teachers, who are dedicated to the enhancement of the art of teaching musical skills and understanding.

CMTA is affiliated with the South Carolina Music Teachers Association (SCMTA) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). 


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

​Our focus is to provide professional development for music teachers through our monthly meetings with invited guest speakers.


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STUDENT EVENTS

We offer performance opportunities for Columbia area music students of all ages and all levels of study.
We welcome new members to support and participate in our annual events.
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OUR MISSION

The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making  in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

​The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.
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Our mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues and to society.


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