MTNA Certification

The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching. Certification helps readily identify competent music teachers within the community and provides these teachers with prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power.  Visit the MTNA Certification website to learn more.

Music Teaching Resources

Blogs 
  • Beyond the Notes - Erica Sipes helps musicians of all ages/levels find relevance and joy in learning, performing or listening to classical music. She even live streams her practice sessions!
  • Dollarhide's Music Center Teacher Information Blog - Information on new publications, updates on happenings at the store, and various other items of interest for music teachers. Brought to you by the Dollarhide's Music Print Music department. 
  • Music Noodle - Music practice advice for parents of young musicians. This is a wonderful resource to share with your students' parents! 
  • Susan Paradis' Piano Teacher Resources - This blog contains a lot of music games, free downloadable teaching materials, and more.

Music Sites for Kids
Music Theory, Ear Training, and
Composition (all free!)
  • eMusic Theory - Features interactive exercises that work within your web browser. 
  • Good Ear - This online ear training program works within your web browser. 
  • Noteflight - Online music writing application (create, view, listen, and print) that works within your web browser. 

Local Links

PMTA-Affiliated Links 
Pensacola Music-Related Links​
Pensacola Music Colleges