Bringing music to
Kitsap families since 1949.
Kitsap Music Teachers Association is the Kitsap County, Washington chapter of the Music Teachers National Association and the Washington State Music Teachers Association. KMTA also welcomes teachers from Jefferson and Clallam Counties.
Find a Music Teacher
KMTA teachers are experienced and dedicated to ongoing professional development. Visit our Find a Music Teacher page for a listing of teachers by name, instrument and location.
Our teachers offer music lessons all over Kitsap County including Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Kingston, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Silverdale and Seabeck. KMTA teachers and/or events also cover the communities of Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles. Piano, violin, voice, guitar and flute are just a sample of the specialties taught by our teachers. Many have received professional certification through MTNA, the oldest music-teacher’s association in the U.S.
Become A Member
Are you a Kitsap or North Olympic Peninsula music teacher looking for a professional association? Visit MTNA to become a member. Or come to one of our monthly meetings to meet other local music teachers and find out more about our association. Meeting locations are posted on our Calendar.
The mission of MTNA and its affiliates is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.
KMTA sponsors group recitals, music artistry and music literacy development and assessment events, competitions, scholarships, professional development workshops, an annual Music Carnival and more, all on the West side of Puget Sound.
KMTA was WSMTA’s Chapter of the Year for 2016. This award recognizes those chapters that have made the most significant contributions to the music teaching profession through participation in local, state and national programs.
Who We Serve
Teachers
Students
Parents
KMTA provides independent music teachers with advanced professional workshops, peer networking, and studio-management resources.
Students gain access to festivals, music literacy testing, performance evaluations, and community-wide music competitions.
KMTA helps parents find qualified local teachers and stay informed about enriching musical opportunities for their children.
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Membership Meetings and Resources
KMTA holds monthly membership meetings from September through May (except December and March), and a planning meeting in mid-July. Meetings are from 10:00-12:00 on the second Friday of each month in Central Kitsap (location confirmation is on the Calendar).
Meetings include a business portion to discuss upcoming event planning and other current items of interest to members. We invite guest presenters to each meeting to provide professional development insights. Topics often include: pedagogy tips, studio management, working with different types of students, instrument maintenance, health and wellness for music teachers, and much more! Members enjoy the chance to network and build relationships with one another.
Click the link below to access our monthly newsletters, event registration forms and preparation guides, Association links to MTNA and WSMTA, and more resources just for members.