What is MTAC?

The Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), established in 1897, is a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music education. With over 4,000 members, there are about 60 affiliated Branches throughout the state. The Los Altos Branch, consisting of about 40 members from around the Bay Area, came into existence in 1955. 

With unique educational programs and dynamic local branches, MTAC continues to promote the ideals that guided the founders over 100 years ago. Their vision is fulfilled every day in the lives of the students, teachers, staff and volunteers who help run MTAC.

Our membership requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college, university or conservatory (or the equivalent)

• Degrees obtained outside the U.S. require an equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in music, documented with a special Foreign Credential Evaluation Report

• A degree emphasis or four years of individual study at a college level in the desired Primary Instrument or Subject

• Minimum of two years teaching experience in the Primary Instrument or Subject