Music Teachers’ Association

of New South Wales

Member Benefits

Benevolent Fund

The MTA Council’s Executive Officers administer a Benevolent Fund. This fund exists solely to help and support teachers and fellow musicians and their families in times of hardship, brought about through illness, accident or financial distress.

Each case is treated with the strictest confidence. Donations to the Benevolent Fund are always welcome and are fully tax deductible.

Library

The MTA’s Library is located at Oatley and contains scores, sheet music, reference books (many of which are out of print) and other items that may be borrowed by members. Visits to the library may be organised by contact the MTA Office on
(02) 9570-1436.

Locum Service

The locum service is available on a short-term basis for teachers who need to take a leave of absence from their private teaching studio.

You may be assured that your studio will function in a professional manner during your absence, as the MTA will only offer the position to a suitably qualified teacher. Appointment is, of course, at the discretion of the studio owner.

Member Discounts

Members are given worthwhile discounts at various music retailers upon presentation of a current membership card. These retailers include:

*Carlingford Music, Carlingford *Dicksons Music, Chatwood

*Gospel Pianos, Villawood *Music on the Move, Hurstville

*Prestige Musical Instruments, Bondi Junction

*Tarantella Music, Gordon *Zephyr Music, Crows Nest

*Engadine Music Centre

Teacher Referral Service

Members names and teaching details are maintained in a database at the MTA’s office. When the general public make enquiries regarding music teachers, they are referred to a member in a suitable location. Those seeking teachers are also able to take advantage of the “Teacher Search” section of our website to assist with finding a teacher.

Advanced Diploma in Music

The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music offers an Advanced Diploma in Music which is specially designed for private music teachers to gain a qualification in pedagogy. The Advanced Diploma in Music is temporarily suspended due to change of administration at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

Scholarships & Junior Music Festivals

The Association offers various Scholarships from time to time, some of which are only available to the students of MTA members. Details of Scholarships are published in The Studio and on the website.

Each year the MTA holds Junior Music Festivals at various metropolitan and country venues for students, aged under 16, of any instrument or voice.

Social Activities

The MTA enjoys bringing its members into contact with each other. Various events are organised throughout the year and are advertised in The Studio.

The Studio

Members receive the Association’s magazine, The Studio on a quarterly basis. The Studio contains news and articles of interest to music teachers.

Professional Development Workshops and Conferences

All members are encouraged to attend the various professional development workshops, seminars, master classes and in-service courses that are offered by the MTA throughout the year. Details of these events are published in The Studio.

Insurance
Aon’s music and singing teachers’ insurance package covers you for teaching, organising recitals and incidental sales, as well as your own performance as a musician. At the low price of $270* per teacher, you can focus on developing Australia’s talent, while we focus on protecting it. Aon’s music and singing teachers’ insurance package includes: • public and products liability cover up to $20,000,000 • professional indemnity cover up to $1,000,000 • personal accident cover up to $500 per week For $300 ($270*) you will be covered until 31 December 2008 and will only need to pay $500 per claim, should an insurance claim arise.
	Contact Daniel Degotardi phone (02) 9253 7821 toll free 1800 806 584 email daniel.degotardi@aon.com.au
	* Members will receive a 10% discount on the $300 premium when a current, valid membership number is supplied.
	$270*