Sponsor the Music Teacher Guild 2-day Intensive for Classroom Music Educators:
ACCELERATE
Reach Music Educators at the Moment Growth Actually Happens
Music Teacher Guild Accelerate connects you with educators who are actively investing in their practice—not browsing a conference floor, not collecting swag, not skimming sessions.
You already support music education.
The real question is where your support actually changes outcomes—and where it quietly fades.
Why Traditional Sponsorships Rarely Create Lasting Impact
You see it every year.
Teachers attend conferences.
They stop by your booth.
They appreciate your support.
And six months later, most of that connection is gone.
That’s not because your mission doesn’t matter. It’s because most sponsorships happen at the wrong moment—when teachers are overwhelmed, distracted, and consuming information shallowly.
Awareness is easy to create.
Meaningful impact is not.
What Makes Accelerate a Different Sponsorship Opportunity
Accelerate is a two-day, intensive professional learning experience designed around one simple idea:
Teachers change when learning is deep, focused, and immediately applicable.
Participants don’t “sample.”
They commit to mastering something they actually need. You know this as well as they do.
When your organization supports that process, your brand becomes associated with:
Skill development
Professional confidence
Classroom improvement
Long-term teacher success
Not just visibility—but growth.
What Happens When You Sponsor Accelerate
A teacher completes a two-day intensive on a topic they genuinely need.
They implement new strategies.
They feel more confident.
Their classroom improves.
Their students benefit.
And throughout that experience—before, during, and after—your organization is visibly present.
Not as a logo on a banner.
As a supporter of the work that made their growth possible.
That kind of association lasts.
Quality Learning, Real Impact.
Quality Learning, Real Impact.
Why Sponsorship Matters More Than Ever Right Now
High-quality professional learning is expensive.
Budgets are tight.
Approval processes are slow.
Without our valued partners:
Fewer teachers gain access to immersive learning
Not every teacher can attend that state MEA event every year - time and budget just don’t allow it.
We’re offering an in-depth, interactive, accessible, and relevant learning experience that they can attend from anywhere in the world.
And this isn’t just a “sit back and get a PD certificate” type of event. Our instructors will be actively activating participation, and sessions conclude with evaluation, as good instruction should (Bautista, et al., 2017).
Help us give them this access. Help us give them this chance to change.
Fewer educators close critical skill gaps
Which leaves them scrambling to learn what they weren’t taught as quickly as possible (Ballantyne & Retell, 2020). Until they’re stabilized, they can’t implement that new software package you just launched. They can’t run a capital campaign for that instrument purchase package. They can’t even answer your sales call they said they were available for last Friday.
Our learning is designed to help lighten their load in research-backed areas, so they can breathe and you can engage.
Help us help them build a bridge between what they know they need to know, and what you know they need to know to stay confident and compitent.
More teachers burn out or disengage
You’ve seen it, so we don’t have to tell you. Praxis shock and burnout are rampant in classroom music education, and have been for decades (Gardner, 2010). That doesn’t just mean fewer teachers - it means fewer students. And fewer students mean real change to your bottom line.
Music educators who confidently navigate the challenges of the classroom are the ones with the big programs that see students thriving - and continuing to need the very goods and services you sell.
Let’s keep teachers in the classroom for longer, happier careers. Let’s keep them in your CRM, too.
Supporting Accelerate isn’t about competition or branding optics.
It’s about making serious professional learning possible at scale.
That work does not happen without partners.
Leadership You Can Trust
Online professional learning earned a bad reputation during COVID—for good reason.
Many events were rushed.
Presenters weren’t trained.
Sessions were passive, glitchy, or exhausting.
Sponsors noticed. Teachers noticed. Everyone adjusted expectations downward.
Accelerate was built intentionally to do the opposite.
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Accelerate is led by an experienced conference producer who has designed and hosted more 26+ successful online music education events, many of them among the largest in the field.
This is not a first attempt at online learning—it’s the next iteration.
What’s different now is focus, refinement, and full creative control. The Accelerator reflects years of insight into what actually works online—and what does not.
Sponsors can trust that:
The infrastructure is stable
The learning design is intentional
The experience is professionally managed end-to-end
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Accelerate is designed intentionally by professional training experts, not a marketing team or a conference production company.
Topics were selected based on direct input from classroom music educators and grounded in research-backed instructional principles—not trends or convenience.
Every session is built for transfer into practice, not just inspiration.
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Presenters are not simply invited—they are trained to teach effectively online.
Most Accelerate sessions follow a four-stage instructional model:
Information & Explanation
Presenters introduce concepts with clarity and context.Demonstration
Skills and strategies are modeled live—not described abstractly.Implementation
Attendees actively apply what they are learning during the session.Evaluation & Feedback
Presenters assess learning in real time and provide targeted guidance.
This structure transforms sessions from passive viewing into active professional learning—the kind that actually changes practice.
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Accelerate is not just educationally sound—it is operationally disciplined.
Event management, partnerships, and sponsor integration are overseen by leadership with an MBA and a strong business background, ensuring:
Clear sponsor deliverables
Professional communication
Reliable timelines
Long-term value beyond the live event
This is a learning experience designed to scale—and to continue generating impact through on-demand access and post-event engagement.
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Accelerate is built to create value during and after the event.
Teachers continue accessing content.
Sponsors maintain visibility.
The learning experience remains relevant long after the live sessions conclude.This is not a one-weekend sponsorship.
It’s a durable, thoughtfully designed professional learning ecosystem—engineered to work.
Global Reach, Real Access, Meaningful Scale
Accelerate is not regional.
We anticipate educators from 10+ countries, including:
Underfunded school systems
Private studios and community programs
International contexts where professional development access is limited
For organizations committed to:
Access
Equity
Global music education
Long-term ecosystem health
This is one of the few sponsorship opportunities where those values translate into direct action.
What You Actually Receive as a Sponsor
Before the Event
Logo placement across all Accelerate emails
Pre-roll video placement within your sponsored track
Promotion in the Music Teacher Guild Facebook community (45,000+ educators)
Alignment with research-informed, high-quality professional learning
During the Event
Dedicated digital exhibit space inside the learning platform
Custom landing page to share resources, tools, or offers
Opportunities for authentic teacher engagement—not passive impressions
After the Event
Visibility through on-demand content access
Post-event email communication with attendees
Ongoing association with teacher growth, not just event attendance
This is long-tail impact, not one-weekend exposure.
Ways to Deepen Your Partnership
Building on our innovative approach, we’re rethinking traditional sponsorships. In addition to the curated options, partners may:
Sponsor a speaker’s fee (aligning your brand with trusted expertise)
Contribute tools, resources, or content to the learning experience (think: virtual goodie bag)
Donate in-kind goods featured in a public post-event fundraiser
Partner on global outreach and teacher access initiatives
We’re flexible by design—and intentional about fit.
A New Organization, Built for Growth—With the Right Partners
Founded in 2024, Music Teacher Guild is the newest professional learning organization serving music educators.
That means we are:
Focused
Agile
Mission-driven
Actively building our email list and global reach
We’re looking for partners, not just sponsors.
Organizations who:
Share our vision
Want to grow alongside us
Believe teacher learning deserves serious investment
Your support doesn’t disappear into a legacy system—it actively helps shape what this organization becomes.
How Accelerate Is Fundamentally Different
Teachers Are All-In
This is not a buffet-style conference. Teachers enroll because they want mastery—not exposure.
It’s Built Right
Topics were selected based on direct input from educators (Janson, 2025). Sessions are designed for real implementation, not passive consumption.
Your Brand Stays Present
On-demand access means your support remains visible as teachers revisit content and apply what they learned over time.
This is sponsorship that continues to work after the event ends.
Sponsorship Levels
Exclusive Track Sponsorship — $3,000
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“Everyone Brought Their Instrument” Vibes
*only 12 available
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Multiple touchpoints (video, email, exhibit, ad, recognition) that reach teachers across different moments
Control of messaging (you choose what to say about your mission, your products, your support)
Year-round visibility (through on-demand access, teachers see your name and branding long after July)
Warm audience engagement (teachers actively seeking you out, not passively seeing logos)
Credibility by association (your brand aligned with research-backed, meaningful professional development)
Data and connection (you know who engaged with your content; you can nurture relationships)
Future partnership potential (first conversation with MTG leadership about what's next)
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What it is: Your company becomes the official sponsor of one of the 12 full-day workshop tracks. Your branding is the face of that entire track—from promotion through on-demand access.
What it gives you:
Your logo and name are associated with a specific area of expertise (you choose which track aligns with your mission—maybe "Building Inclusive Ensembles" or "Teaching Music to Students with Disabilities")
Teachers register knowing your company supports that topic
Your brand becomes synonymous with that knowledge area in teachers' minds
Positioning you as THE company that cares about that specific challenge
Teachers in that track think of you first when they're implementing what they learned
The real impact: Instead of being one logo among many, you're the partner for that particular teacher need. That's deeper positioning than general event sponsorship.
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What it is: A short video (15-30 seconds, created by you or us) plays before every session in your sponsored track. Teachers watch it at the beginning of each workshop session.
What it gives you:
Multiple exposures over two days (if a track has 4+ sessions, your video plays 4+ times)
Teachers see it right before they're in learning mode—maximum attention and retention
You control the message (thank you to teachers, a mission statement, a quick resource offer, your brand story)
Video content is more memorable than static logos
Creates personal connection ("this company actually cares about this topic")
The real impact: Your message reaches teachers 4-6 times during their most focused learning moments. That repetition and context create real recall and emotional connection—not just awareness.
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What it is: Your company gets featured, high-visibility placement in the digital exhibit hall (not just a text listing, but a premium booth with enhanced features).
What it gives you:
Easy access for teachers to find you and engage (video, images, booking links, contact info)
Teachers actively seek you out during breaks/throughout the event
You can offer a gated resource (free download, sample lesson, budget template) to capture email addresses
You can link directly to your marketplace or website
Teachers can book a time to chat with you or demo a product (if you want)
Professional, polished presentation of your company
The real impact: Teachers come to you because you're offering something they want—not because they have to scan 47 vendors. Your exhibit space becomes a destination, not background noise.
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What it is: You're recognized as a top-tier sponsor in opening remarks, website, communications, and marketing. Plus, you get first access to special partnership opportunities (like custom content, research collaborations, speaking slots for future events, etc.).
What it gives you:
Credibility boost (teachers and admin see you as deeply committed to music education)
Professional positioning in the music education community
First access to collaborate on future initiatives with MTG
Option to deepen partnership if you want (not required, just available)
Public recognition that amplifies your mission alignment
Relationship with MTG leadership for potential long-term collaboration
The real impact: You're not just a vendor. You're positioned as a partner in music education transformation. That changes how teachers perceive you, how admin perceive you, and how future collaboration opportunities unfold.
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What it is: You get a full page in the Digital Program Book—a beautiful, interactive PDF that all attendees receive and reference throughout the conference.
What it gives you:
Premium, professional presentation of your brand/mission/offerings
Teachers will reference this document during and after the event
You control the content (mission statement, product showcase, resource offer, anything aligned with the Accelerator)
Positioned alongside other key conference information teachers actually use
Year-round access (teachers keep the program book on-demand)
The real impact: Unlike a booth that disappears, your full-page ad stays in teachers' digital files. They reference it during the event ("let me check the program to see who offers that"). They keep it and reference it months later.
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What it is: Your logo appears on all Accelerate emails (pre-event, during, and post-event) and on the conference website.
What it gives you:
Repeated visibility as teachers prepare for and attend the event
Association with professional development they've chosen to invest in
Brand recognition across multiple touchpoints (email subject lines, website, registrations)
Teachers see your name connected to the Accelerator multiple times before, during, and after
Professional credibility boost (you're officially part of something meaningful)
Cost-effective visibility that reaches the full audience
The real impact: Your brand becomes familiar through consistent, organic touchpoints. Teachers associate you with the conference and the professional development experience. No extra effort needed on your part—just consistent presence.
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What it is: Your company contributes something useful to a "Digital Goodie Bag"—a curated collection of resources, discounts, free tools, and samples that all attendees receive.
What it gives you:
Your offering (free template, sample content, discount code, lead magnet, etc.) is packaged alongside other vetted resources
Teachers receive it as part of their attendee package and feel like they got real value
Your resource gets discovered alongside other quality offerings (good company positioning)
Opportunity to capture emails if your goodie bag item is gated
Teachers may try your resource/sample and convert to customers
Low-cost way to introduce teachers to what you offer
The real impact: You're getting in front of teachers' hands with something immediately useful. Goodie bags create positive sentiment, and useful resources drive curiosity about your full offerings. Teachers are more likely to explore your marketplace or website if they had a good experience with your sample.
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What it is: Your company gets a dedicated listing in the course platform partner directory—visible to teachers during and after the event.
What it gives you:
Searchable directory where teachers can find you and learn more about your company
Logo + description + link to your website/marketplace
Positioned alongside other vetted partners (credibility by association)
Teachers actively browse this section looking for tools and resources aligned with what they're learning
Year-round visibility (stays live as long as the course is available)
Teachers can find you even if they missed your other placements
The real impact: This is ongoing discoverability. Teachers implementing new strategies will search the partner directory for tools that support their learning. You're there when they're actively looking for solutions.
Partner Sponsorship — $1,500
🎧 “Uninterrupted Prep Period” Vibes
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Multiple visibility touchpoints (exhibit space, logos, program ad, platform listing, goodie bag) that reach teachers across different moments
Warm audience engagement (teachers seek you out because you're offering something relevant)
Control of messaging (your ad, your goodie bag item, your exhibit content)
Year-round visibility (platform listing and program book stay live on-demand)
Credibility through association (your brand aligned with quality professional development)
Lead capture opportunity (through gated resources in your exhibit space or goodie bag)
Cost-effective positioning (substantial visibility without the exclusive track sponsorship investment)
Data and connection (you can track engagement and nurture relationships)
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What it is: Your company gets a digital booth in the virtual exhibit hall where teachers can find you, learn about your offerings, and connect with you.
What it gives you:
Professional, dedicated space (video, images, description, contact/booking links)
Teachers actively browse the exhibit hall during breaks and throughout the event
You can offer a gated resource (free download, sample content, budget tool) to capture emails and segment your audience
Direct link to your marketplace or website
Option to host live chat or scheduling for demos/conversations
Clean, professional presentation without the "premium" placement of the $3,000 tier
The real impact: You're discoverable to teachers who are actively looking for solutions. Teachers come to you because they want something, not because they have to walk past your booth. You get warm leads and direct engagement.
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What it is: You get a half page in the Digital Program Book—a beautiful, interactive PDF that all attendees receive and reference throughout the conference.
What it gives you:
Premium, professional presentation of your brand/mission/offerings
Teachers will reference this document during and after the event
You control the content (mission statement, product showcase, resource offer, anything aligned with the Accelerator)
Positioned alongside other key conference information teachers actually use
Year-round access (teachers keep the program book on-demand)
The real impact: Unlike a booth that disappears, your half-page ad stays in teachers' digital files. They reference it during the event ("let me check the program to see who offers that"). They keep it and reference it months later.
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What it is: Your logo appears on all Accelerate emails (pre-event, during, and post-event) and on the conference website.
What it gives you:
Repeated visibility as teachers prepare for and attend the event
Association with professional development they've chosen to invest in
Brand recognition across multiple touchpoints (email subject lines, website, registrations)
Teachers see your name connected to the Accelerator multiple times before, during, and after
Professional credibility boost (you're officially part of something meaningful)
Cost-effective visibility that reaches the full audience
The real impact: Your brand becomes familiar through consistent, organic touchpoints. Teachers associate you with the conference and the professional development experience. No extra effort needed on your part—just consistent presence.
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What it is: Your company contributes something useful to a "Digital Goodie Bag"—a curated collection of resources, discounts, free tools, and samples that all attendees receive.
What it gives you:
Your offering (free template, sample content, discount code, lead magnet, etc.) is packaged alongside other vetted resources
Teachers receive it as part of their attendee package and feel like they got real value
Your resource gets discovered alongside other quality offerings (good company positioning)
Opportunity to capture emails if your goodie bag item is gated
Teachers may try your resource/sample and convert to customers
Low-cost way to introduce teachers to what you offer
The real impact: You're getting in front of teachers' hands with something immediately useful. Goodie bags create positive sentiment, and useful resources drive curiosity about your full offerings. Teachers are more likely to explore your marketplace or website if they had a good experience with your sample.
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What it is: Your company gets a dedicated listing in the course platform partner directory—visible to teachers during and after the event.
What it gives you:
Searchable directory where teachers can find you and learn more about your company
Logo + description + link to your website/marketplace
Positioned alongside other vetted partners (credibility by association)
Teachers actively browse this section looking for tools and resources aligned with what they're learning
Year-round visibility (stays live as long as the course is available)
Teachers can find you even if they missed your other placements
The real impact: This is ongoing discoverability. Teachers implementing new strategies will search the partner directory for tools that support their learning. You're there when they're actively looking for solutions.
Supporting Sponsor — $500
“Hot Coffee” Vibes
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Three high-impact touchpoints (website logo, partner directory listing, goodie bag) that reach teachers at different moments
Year-round discoverability (platform listing and website stay live throughout the school year)
Direct link to your offerings (website logo and platform listing drive traffic to your marketplace)
Lead capture opportunity (through a gated goodie bag item)
Credibility through association (your brand aligned with quality professional development)
Control of messaging (your goodie bag content)
Cost-effective positioning (accessible price point with meaningful visibility)
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What it is: Your logo appears on the conference website in the sponsors/partners section, with a clickable link to your website or marketplace.
What it gives you:
Visibility to teachers researching the conference before and after registration
Professional credibility (you're officially part of the event)
Ongoing referral traffic from the conference website
Easy navigation for teachers to find you and explore what you offer
Cost-effective brand presence
The real impact: Teachers visiting the conference website see you're a supporter. When they're researching or post-event when they're implementing, they can easily click through to learn more about your offerings.
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What it is: Your company contributes something useful to a "Digital Goodie Bag"—a curated collection of resources, discounts, free tools, and samples that all attendees receive.
What it gives you:
Your offering (free template, sample content, discount code, lead magnet, etc.) is packaged alongside other vetted resources
Teachers receive it as part of their attendee package and feel like they got real value
Your resource gets discovered alongside other quality offerings (good company positioning)
Opportunity to capture emails if your goodie bag item is gated
Teachers may try your resource/sample and convert to customers
Low-cost way to introduce teachers to what you offer
The real impact: You're getting in front of teachers' hands with something immediately useful. Goodie bags create positive sentiment, and useful resources drive curiosity about your full offerings. Teachers are more likely to explore your marketplace or website if they had a good experience with your sample.
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What it is: Your company gets a dedicated listing in the course platform partner directory—visible to teachers during and after the event.
What it gives you:
Searchable directory where teachers can find you and learn more about your company
Logo + description + link to your website/marketplace
Positioned alongside other vetted partners (credibility by association)
Teachers actively browse this section looking for tools and resources aligned with what they're learning
Year-round visibility (stays live as long as the course is available on-demand)
Teachers can discover you even if they didn't see other placements
The real impact: This is ongoing discoverability. Teachers implementing new strategies will search the partner directory for tools that support their learning. You're there when they're actively looking for solutions—at the moment they're most receptive.
The Real Question for Potential Partners
Do you want to sponsor events—and hope the impact lasts?
Or do you want to support teachers at the exact moment their growth accelerates?
One option creates awareness.
The other builds trust, credibility, and long-term connection.
Support Teachers When It Actually Matters
Teachers who experience meaningful growth stay in the profession.
They invest in themselves.
They advocate for the organizations that supported them.
Be part of that story.