Online communities.

Do you have a question for your fellow music teachers but don't have another local association meeting until next month? Did you know that MTNA's Online Communities give you access to the expertise of MTNA members and non-members alike from across the country? The Communities provide a forum for open dialogue about questions and issues that each state, local or individual is facing. For example, did you know the fees paid by each state for competition judges are posted? This discussion group is divided into leadership, forum and instrument categories.

We also encourage you, as a music professional, to log onto the Communities and offer advice to your colleagues. Your years of experience could provide the right answer for a teacher who has a question about motivating a student or what method works best for a student with a disability.

Getting started is easy. All you have to do is visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on "Online Communities." Then you can click on the various topics to view posts. If you have questions about using the Communities, you can click on "Instructions," at the top of the page. This will guide you through registering and posting. Additionally, site guidelines are included.

Whether you have a question about how to motivate a student or what summer workshops to attend, you can rely on the expertise of experienced music teachers to help answer those tough questions. Log on to the MTNA Online Communities today.