Investing in your future - Dear Reader

Although the economists are predicting a recession, it still is important to invest in your coming time This issue of AMT tenders a number of ways to help with your commitment to your career.

Music teaching is a multi-faceted profession. At any given time, you may function as a business someone mentor, career coach or guidance counselor. With this in mind, we've assembled this issue to throw back these many roles.

The feature stories address several nonmusical aspects of teaching: zoning issues; the public's perception of music teachers and what each somebody can do to change that perception; the potential for malpractice lawsuits against music teachers; the provide and demand issue for performers; and finally by what mode practice can play a part in a performer's job search. I think these articles will evidence to be informative and intriguing.

Also, you'll find, beginning upon page 30, initial information regarding the 2002 MTNA National conversation The Conference is an of the first water way to stay up-to-date upon the latest in the music-teaching profession and the music industry. I personally invite you to "Get the Royal Treatment" here in Cincinnati--the "Queen City." The conversation Committee, chaired by Gail Berenson, NCTM has pick outed a number of sessions certain to inspire all teachers.

In addition, I am happy to announce that MTNA has a of recent origin insurance program for the membership. Among the offerings are professional liability, general liability, vision and dental coverages, as well as an array of other financial services. I'm delighted that MTNA can assist its members with this important aspect of professional responsibility. Details about the program can be fix in National Association News upon page 41.

AMT also has invested in its subsequent time I am pleased to announce that Kathleen Rountree a former MTNA vice president and in every one's mouth dean of the University of Northern Colorado's guild of Performing and Visual Arts, has been appointed chair of the AMT Editorial Committee. As like she will lead in designing AMT's editorial satisfied during this biennium. For a more in-depth gaze at Kathleen and her vision for the magazine, please move round to page 47.

Finally, remember that as you further your education and appropriate resources to your professional life, you are investing in America's musical coming time Together, we are working for a more musical tomorrow.

Dr Gary L Ingle Executive Director

AMT feature articles are available via e-mail to members who are visually impared. To arrange for this service please contact MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org or (888) 512-5278

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