A community meant to elevate music education, serving the greater Houston area since 1983.
The Forum Music Teachers Association is a professional community of music educators dedicated to the advancement of music education across the greater Houston area. We connect teachers, support students, and promote the highest standards of musical instruction.
FMTA is a local affiliate of the Texas Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association, giving our members access to a statewide and national network of music educators, professional development resources, and student activity programs.
While primarily piano teachers, our membership is open to all instruments and musical disciplines.
The Forum Music Teachers Association is organized and operates exclusively for educational and professional purposes. Our activities are directed to the improvement of professional conditions for music teachers and to the promotion of the art of music and the advancement of musical knowledge throughout our community.
FMTA operates as a professional organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, focused on the improvement of professional conditions for music teachers and the promotion of music education.
Our educational foundation operates under Section 501(c)(3) for charitable and educational purposes, dedicated to the promotion of the art of music and the advancement of musical knowledge through scholarships and educational initiatives.
FMTA is led by a dedicated board of member educators who volunteer their time to advance the mission of the organization.
FMTA members are required to hold active membership in both of the following organizations.
FMTA is a local affiliate organization of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). MTNA’s mission is centered on enriching communities and empowering music teachers through lifelong learning.
TMTA is the statewide professional organization for music teachers in Texas, designed to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.
Forum MTA membership connects teachers within the Houston piano teacher community, giving members access to a variety of student events and professional development opportunities.
FMTA membership connects you to Houston’s premier community of professional music educators and gives your students access to a full calendar of performance and competition opportunities.