You may already be all that is described in this statement. It is, however, a further service to your students and their families to know you are committed to a formal program that ensures you are recognized as such, and that such recognition comes from the national professional organization to which you belong.

One of the outstanding benefits of becoming an MTNA certified teacher of music (and a Washington State Certified Teacher of Music) is that you can, through successfully completing the process, assure your students and their parents that, as their family music teacher, you are committed to all that this statement says.

For more information on certification and the certification process visit: wsmta.org and mtna.org.

On these websites you will find practically all there is to know about certification including: application forms, the renewal process, performance competency requirements and example repertoire in twenty one areas of performance, sample exams, suggested material for exam preparation, and more. The Certification Corner in the Clarion consistently offers up to date information on certification.