Welcome to the Parent and Student Resources Page!
We’re glad you’re looking for more information about music study and family resources available through WMTA. While this is not a comprehensive site for everything you need to know about music study, we hope to acquaint you with basic information and several reliable resources to get you started or help you continue your journey. If you think there is specific information we should have available to you, please don’t hesitate to contact our webmaster.
Thank you for choosing to study music. You are making a valuable investment in your future and the future of your child.
Find a Music Teacher in Your Area – a complete list of WMTA teachers in Wisconsin for all instruments, including vocal – Music Teacher Directory
Some of our teachers provide listings here: Music Teacher Website Listings
MusicLink Foundation, for children with music potential and who have a financial need – http://www.musiclinkfoundation.org/
Piano selection, teacher selection advice and more: MTNA Information
Instrument Maintenance and Repair
These sites are not endorsed by WMTA, but include sites our members have found to be a reliable source of information.
Piano: www.ptg.org
Band Instruments: Aids to repair your own instrument
How to maintain string Instruments: http://www.sharmusic.com/Pages/How-To/Instrument-Care-and-Maintenance/
Music Study Articles
The MTNA national website has many articles related to studying a musical instrument. Follow the link below to find out more about topics ranging from theory games to how to choose a teacher to appropriate instructional modes for various ages of child. http://www.mtna.org/parent-and-student-resources/
Music Website Directory for Kids
Guide to Your Child’s Musical Future
Piano Education Resource Guide – http://www.reviewlab.com/piano-guide/
Student Events
Students register for events through their teachers and should discuss participation directly with their teachers.
WMTA Regional Keyboard Competition
WMTA State Vocal, Instrumental and Ensemble Competition
WMTA State Keyboard Competition
WMTA State Keyboard Duets Competition