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Based in Denville, New Jersey, the Piano Teachers Society of America offer opportunities to piano teachers and their students, from local recitals to theirbeautiful Spring Piano Festival in Weill Recital at Carnegie Hall, NYC. under the professional leadership of Carol and Gustave Ferri, founders and directors.

The Piano Guild, (a division of the American College of Musicians), was founded in 1929 by Dr. Irl Allison. Forty-six entrants participated in the first audition (then called a "tournament") at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Since that time, the Guild has grown to over 118,000 participants who enroll annually in our international auditions, which are held in over 800 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

The Association of Piano Teachers of Long Island, founded in 1966, is a non-profit organization. APTLI seeks to promote the development of the next generation of young musicians by raising the standards of piano teaching and by providing members with continuing professional growth through discussions, lectures, and master classes.

Based in Mesa, Arizona, the East Valley Music Teachers Association, EVMTA is a professional, nonprofit educational organization which originated in 1987 and is made up of approximately 150 teachers. Although we are primarily made up of private piano teachers, our membership also includes teachers of all instruments, voice, and music educators. Our organization is made up of teachers in private studios, private schools, public and charter schools, colleges, and universities

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Association AAAPTG is a professional piano teachers' organization established in 1961 to promote musical growth for member teachers and their students.

Based in Amherst, Massachussetts, the Valley Piano Teachers Association was formed in January 1987 to bring piano teachers together to share ideas, offer workshops, sponsor student recitals and create performances for area musicians. Visit VPTA's home page for a detailed listing and resume of its members.

Based in Gainesville, Florida, Founded in 1950, the Gainesville Music Teacher Association, GMTA is comprised of professional musicians involved in instruction, composition, performance, and scholarly research. Members of GMTA are committed to following principles of ethical practice which assure the highest standards of professional conduct and advancement of musical knowledge and education. GMTA is affiliated with the Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).