Outstanding monthly programs on a wide variety of subjects

* technique at the keyboard & vocally
* group teaching
* composition
* developing church musicians
* theory & history during lessons
* technology
* jazz & blues
* physical fitness for musicians
* presentations by physicians on the workings of the hand and voice

Camaraderie in a caring/sharing community of teachers

* opportunity to become professionally certified
* state and national conferences
* subscription to the “American Music Teacher” magazine
* annual workshops with outstanding composers/teachers – past workshops have featured: Randall Faber, Melody Bober, Suzanne Guy, Dennis Alexander, Robert Vandall, Alexander Peskanov, and Kevin Costley

Benefits for our students

* Piano Stampede – a multi-piano recital offering students a fun ensemble performance experience
* Safari – a multi-class learning event with a specific musical theme, for students and their parents
* Playathon – a fund-raiser for the MTACA scholarship fund; students who participate play the piano at a local mall
* Sonata/Sonatina Festival – students perform one or two movements by memory, are critiqued by a judge, and receive recognition for goals reached; division winners play in a mini-recital at the conclusion of the event
* ASMTA Festival – students test in performance, written theory, and musicianship (sight reading, keyboard theory, and ear training); regional winners go on to compete at State Auditions
* Honor Recital – for outstanding students
* Scholarships – to Arkansas music camps, for college, or for music lessons