The Music Teachers National Association Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching.  It benefits the members of the profession, as well as the public who interacts with the profession.  For the music teaching professional, MTNA certification provides prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power.  For the public, MTNA certification helps readily identify competent applied music teachers in their communities.  The designation of Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) is given to successful candidates who meet the professional competencies and standards required for MTNA Certification.  All applied music teachers actively engaged in the profession are eligible for MTNA Certification.
 
Detailed descriptions of the requirements and all forms and fee information are available on the MTNA Certification website at www.mtnacertification.org and from MTNA national headquarters.  To request a copy, e-mail mtnacertification@mtna.org, phone (888)512-5278, ext. 237, or write MTNA Certification, 441 Vine St., Ste. 505, Cincinnati, OH  45202-2811.