Welcome!

The Nebraska Music Teachers Association is an organization of over 300 musicians dedicated to a practical role of artistic service in today’s society. NMTA provides cultural leadership through a wide variety of activities for teachers, students, and professional musicians. It promotes high professional standards in music and fulfills its responsibility to artistic and educational leadership in the state.

NMTA was founded in 1916. NMTA is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), which has a membership of over 24,000 musicians nationwide.

Please look through our website to learn more about us or to find a music teacher.

Latest NMTA News

FTC Antitrust Compliance Guide

Please click here for the MTNA Antitrust Compliance Guide.

New Online "Association" available!

NMTA has started a new online chapter, available to any member or anyone potentially interesting in joining NMTA. The chapter meets via Zoom, and is led by Angela Miller-Niles. Contact angela.miller.niles@gmail.com for more information. 

2025 Events: Save the dates!

Plans are underway for two NMTA events you do not want to miss. More information is available under the Teacher Programs tab:

* Summer Workshop, June 21st, held at the Carol Joy Holling Retreat Center in Ashland

* State Conference Sessions/Competitions/State Festival, October 17-19, held at Concordia University (our co-host) in Seward

 

Travel grant deadline extended!

The travel grant deadline to attend the MTNA national conference in March has been extended. Applications will be accepted until November 15th. This is a great year to attend a national conference if you have not done so before since it is the 150th celebration of the organization.