Parent & Student Resources

Welcome to the Parent and Student Resources Page!

We are happy that you are seeking more information about music study and resources for families 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 has 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 

Benefits of Playing the Piano

Guide to Your Child’s Musical Future 

Piano Education Resource Guide – http://www.reviewlab.com/piano-guide/

Student Events

Students should discuss with their teachers to participate in the student events.  Students would register for events through their teachers.

WMTA District Auditions

WMTA Regional Keyboard Competition

WMTA State Vocal, Instrumental and Ensemble Competition

        WMTA State Keyboard Competition

        WMTA State Keyboard Duets Competition

WMTA Competition for Young Composers

        MTNA Competitions