Rochester Area Music Teacher’s Association

is a group of music teachers, performers, and music lovers from Southeastern Minnesota. We meet monthly for education, for support and performance, and to promote the advancement of music education in our communities. We are a local association affiliated with the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

2025-2026 Calendar of Events

  • 9/11/25: Technique Roundtable led by Chris Anderson, Potluck Luncheon
  • 10/9/25: Jason Beyer — Piano Technician: Evaluating a Piano
  • 12/11/25: Holiday party 10am at Karen’s house – bring music to share!
  • 1/8/26: Masterclass with Dr. David Shaffer-Gottschalk
  • 3/12/26: Camille Buddecke: Clementi — Not Just Opus 36!
  • 5/14/26: Member Musicale & Spring Potluck Luncheon

“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself: incredible and inconceivable.”

Aaron Copland