Welcome to the GMTA homepage!  GMTA provides professional growth and networking opportunities for teachers, music majors, and other musicians.  About Gainesville Music Teachers Association  How to Select a Music Teacher  GMTA Teacher Email Addresses and Homepages  Calendar of GMTA Events  Other Music Teachers Associations Other Classical Music Sites on the Web  Other sites in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida

Give your child (or yourself) the gift of music! If you are thinking about music lessons, you've come to the right place!  The GMTA Referral Program is a community service to assist parents and students in finding appropriate teachers to meet their individual needs. If you need help in finding a music teacher, please contact Barbara Young at (352) 372-5008. You may also visit homepages of some GMTA member teachers.

About Gainesville Music Teachers Association

GMTA provides professional growth and networking opportunities for teachers, music majors, and other musicians. Founded in 1950, GMTA is comprised of professional musicians involved in instruction, composition, performance, and scholarly research. Members of GMTA are committed to following principles of ethical practice which assure the highest standards of professional conduct and advancement of musical knowledge and education. GMTA is affiliated with the Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). For more information about FSMTA or the FSMT Foundation, contact Charles Turon at cturon@tampabay.rr.com

Some of the benefits of joining GMTA include

• participation in local, state and national conventions
• subscription to professional journals, including Florida Music Director and American Music Teacher
• quarterly GMTA Newsletter
• application for State and National certification
• referrals

Students of GMTA members may participate in

• special performances, including master classes and community events
• FSMTA District Student Day, a non-competitive written, aural, and performance examination
• scholarship competitions at local, state, and national levels

Music teachers who live in the following Florida counties may apply for membership in GMTA: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union.

If you are interested in joining GMTA, please contact Beth Sugalski bethmuse@gator.net

If you live outside our area, please contact the Music Teachers National Association.

How to Select a Music Teacher

The GMTA Referral Program is a community service to assist parents and students in finding appropriate teachers to meet their individual needs. If you need help in finding a music teacher, please contact Barbara Young at (352) 372-5008.

Music experience should be rewarding and life-enriching, beginning with the very first lesson. It is important that parents and students choose a professional music teacher who provides structured, individualized instruction. The relationship between teacher and student should be one that promotes encouragement and development of the musical potential of each student. These factors, as well as compatibility of goals and personalities, trust, and confidence in the abilities of the teacher, help to ensure the highest possible return for the investment in lessons.

Here are some specific questions that you may want to ask during an interview with a prospective teacher:

1. What are your qualifications?
2. What is your studio policy with regard to fees, cancellations, and make-up lessons? What other policies should I know about?
3. What strategies do you use to motivate students?
4. Do you use any music other than classical music?
5. Do you provide performance opportunities for students?
6. How much practice time do you require each day?
7. How can I (as a parent) help my child's progress in music?

            2009-2010 GMTA Calendar of Events

All GMTA recitals scheduled at the Thomas Center are free and open to the public, and are co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Cultural Affairs.

Other Music Teachers Associations

• Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
• National Federation of Music Clubs
• Florida Federation of Music Clubs

Other Classical Music Sites

Visit other sites in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida

• City of Gainesville
• Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau
• [Alachua Freenet Home Page], [Alachua Freenet Main Menu], [Go To Menu By Name],
• University of Florida

GMTA Teacher Email Addresses and Homepages

The following GMTA teachers have email addresses or homepages. Many other qualified GMTA teachers who do not have email addresses or homepages can be reached through the GMTA referral service.

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Copyright © 2009 by Gainesville Music Teachers Association
Updated: Friday, October 16, 2009