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.
Belonging to an association is great for your mental health! We provide opportunities for you to be active in the wider music community and build a support network.
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
- 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 professionally designed 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