Who We Are

Music Teacher Guild is a national nonprofit that strengthens the music education ecosystem by building modern professional infrastructure for music educators—across classrooms, studios, and community settings.

We focus on how teachers actually work today and design professional development, credentials, and community systems that are accessible, relevant, and sustainable at every stage of a teaching career.

Our Mission

We strengthen the music education ecosystem by equipping teachers across all settings with transformational professional development, meaningful credentials, and a community that champions their success—supporting all pathways to teaching excellence.

Our Vision

A world where music teachers thrive as confident, skilled educators who shape the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

Our work is guided by three principles—Individualized, Innovative, and Inclusive—and shows up in very practical ways.

Individualized

Flexible, Pathway-Based Professional Development
Teachers can pursue growth aligned with their goals, context, and career stage—without being forced into a one-size-fits-all model.

Mentorship Training, Certification, and Continuing Education
Educators gain the skills and credentials to deliver high-quality 1:1 coaching and mentorship across the fine arts ecosystem, multiplying impact beyond a single program or organization.

Innovative

Fully Online, High-Depth Professional Development
Accessible and affordable for educators anywhere in the world—eliminating geographic, financial, and scheduling barriers.

Data-Driven Training Topics
Professional development stays relevant, timely, and directly connected to real challenges educators are facing now—not outdated assumptions.

Research-Backed Learning Design
Educators leave with strategies they can implement immediately, not just ideas they enjoyed hearing about.

Inclusive

Cross-Setting Community and Networking
Educators connect with peers across classrooms, studios, nonprofits, and industry—expanding professional identity, opportunity, and perspective.

Recognition of All Teaching Pathways
Classroom, studio, online, and community educators are treated as legitimate professionals with equal access to growth, credentials, and leadership.

Advocacy-Oriented Partnerships
Music educators’ voices are represented in broader industry and policy conversations, supporting long-term access and sustainability.

What This Looks Like in Practice

Music Teacher Guild delivers:

• Online professional development designed for depth, not scale alone

• Mentorship training and credentials that support sustainable coaching models

• A professional community connected to the wider music and education ecosystem

• Partnerships that align education, workforce development, and access

We are not building a single program.
We are building infrastructure that lasts.

Music Teacher Guild serves music educators and the organizations that support them, across the full landscape of music teaching today.

We serve:

• Music educators working in K–12 classrooms, private and studio settings, community programs, and online environments

• Early-career, mid-career, and veteran teachers, including those entering the field through alternative or nontraditional pathways

• Educators who hold multiple roles at once—teaching, mentoring, directing programs, or running studios—and need professional support that reflects that reality

We also work with:

• Nonprofit and association leaders seeking scalable professional development, mentorship training, or credentialing pathways

• Music and education companies investing in educator learning, workforce development, and long-term ecosystem health

• Institutions and partners looking to strengthen the connection between education, industry, and access

Whether someone engages as an individual educator or as part of a larger organization, Music Teacher Guild serves those who are committed to building a stronger, more sustainable future for music education—and for the teachers who make it possible.

Music Teacher Guild builds professional infrastructure that helps music educators grow, connect, and sustain their work—no matter where or how they teach.

We do this by:

• Designing online professional development that is accessible worldwide and structured for depth, application, and real-world impact

• Delivering research-informed, data-driven training that responds to current challenges rather than outdated assumptions

• Providing mentorship training, certification, and continuing education that strengthens one-on-one coaching models across the fine arts ecosystem

• Creating learning pathways and credentials focused on teaching practice, professional sustainability, and long-term growth

• Maintaining an online community that connects educators to one another and to the broader music and education industry

• Partnering with nonprofits, associations, and companies to support educator development, workforce initiatives, and ecosystem-wide impact

Our work is designed to be practical, scalable, and inclusive—helping educators build skills they can use immediately while contributing to a stronger, more connected music education landscape.