For several years, the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) has offered scholarships to piano teachers. This year, they are offering two new scholarships available to MTNA certified members.
Any piano teacher who has earned MTNA Professional Certification and uses a Registered Piano Technician (RPT) can apply for one of two scholarships from the Piano Technicians Guild.
Scholarship 1
This annual scholarships in the amount of $750 is to be used specifically for Recreational Music Making (RMM) training, as presented by MTNA. Recreational Music Making Recreational Music Making (RMM) is a way of learning to play music that focuses on satisfaction, fun and personal expression. It often focuses on teaching adult students in groups in a stress free environment.
Scholarship 2
This annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is to be used for furthering one’s teaching skills through continued education and/or performance study.
Applications will be screened by the MTNA National Certification Commission (NCC). Previous recipients, members of the MTNA Board of Directors or the NCC are not eligible. The recipients will be announced at the annual MTNA National Conference Awards Brunch. After the project has been completed, recipients should submit to the PTG and the NCC a written report detailing how the scholarships were used to advance their career or business.
To apply send the following information:
• A completed entry form
• A one-page, typed study plan (including estimated cost, anticipated time frame and information about the RMM training or the proposed teacher education and/or performance study.
• A résumé of your musical background, experience and service
• One letter of reference should be included, along with any other supporting documentation.
All materials should be submitted to:
MTNA Certification Program
Attn: PTG Scholarships
441 Vine St., Ste. 3100
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3004
For more information contact MTNA National Headquarters at (888) 512-5278 or mtnacertification@mtna.org. The postmark deadline for applications is December 1.
