Any person who supports the objects or purposes of the West Australian Music Teachers' Association is eligible to apply to become a member. We offer a variety of categories of membership, depending on skill level and experience.
WAMTA membership offers a variety of benefits to teachers, according to the level of membership.
Professional Development
- Discounted attendance at all WAMTA events, including workshops and seminars
- Discounts for online professional development modules and recordings
- Biennial WA Piano Pedagogy Conference with world class lectures, workshops, masterclasses and recitals.
Student Performance Opportunities
- Monthly Student Forum concert exclusively for WAMTA Teachers, with free door entry for members
- Annual Recital & Concerto Competition, with free door entry for members
Studio & Teaching Resources
- Free listing on our online Teacher Directory, promoted at music stores across Perth
- Free MusicApprentice teacher account
- Minimum fee recommendations
- Guidelines for Studio Teachers and Peripatetic Teachers
- Half price second hand books, including sheet music, theory workbooks and reference books
- Posters to display in your studio
Networking & Support
- Monthly social events - annual afternoon tea to start the new year, coffee catch ups, Christmas party and more
- Advice, support and advocacy from the WAMTA council and other members
- Member-only WAMTA Community Facebook group
News Updates
- Quarterly Presto magazine, in which members may contribute articles
- Selected email updates about relevant events, discounts, concerts and other opportunities
- Free advertising of instruments for sale by members
- Half price advertising by members for other relevant products and services
Professional Standing & Accreditation
- Your membership certificate can be displayed to help enhance your professional standing with your students & families
- A member logo is available each year for Teaching and Accredited Teaching Members to use on your letterhead and/or online to promote your WAMTA membership
- Accredited Teaching Members are entitled to use the post nominal MMTA
- Other members are actively encouraged and supported to upskill themselves to eventually become accredited