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MTNA CODE OF ETHICS

We, the members of Music Teachers National Association, having dedicated ourselves to the advancement of musical knowledge and education, recommend the following principles of ethical practice as standards of professional conduct.  

Responsibilities to Our Students

  • The relationship between teacher and student shall be  established, maintained and terminated in a professional  manner. The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students at all times.
  • Members are responsible for encouraging, guiding and  developing the musical potential of each student.
  • Members shall encourage students to participate in  community music activities.

Responsibilities to Our Colleagues

  • Members shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act  with integrity in regard to colleagues in their profession.
  • Members shall participate as fully as possible in activities of  Music Teachers National Association.
  • Members shall provide professional assistance to one another  when such assistance is requested.
  • Members shall respect the rights of colleagues when speaking  of other teachers' work and/or students and shall avoid  conflict with the instruction of a student's regular teacher  when serving as an interim instructor.

Responsibilities to Our Public

  • Members shall maintain the highest standard of moral  conduct, professional conduct and personal integrity.
  • Members shall exhibit the highest standard of expertise by  maintaining their professional abilities in their fields of  teaching and performing.
  • Members shall maintain and increase the prestige of the art of  teaching and shall promote the teaching of music as a  culturally enriching profession.
  • When asked, members shall assist those seeking guidance in  selecting an independent teacher by suggesting the names of  two or more teachers in the community. The final choice shall  be made by the parent and the student.
  • Members shall refrain from making exaggerated claims or  misleading statements concerning their teaching  qualifications. Advertising copy shall be dignified, strictly  truthful and representative of the art of music and its  responsibility to the community.