GREATER SHREVEPORT MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Welcome to
the greater shreveport music teachers association

The Greater Shreveport Music Teachers Association (GSMTA) is a local affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). We host competitions, festivals, and professional development opportunities for teachers and students since our founding in 1962.

Are you a music teacher looking for fun opportunities for yourself and your students? Look here!

Looking for a music teacher? Find one here!

message from the president

Welcome! My name is Hannah Spataro, and I am honored to serve as President of the Greater Shreveport Music Teachers Association (GSMTA).

I have had the privilege of being an active member of GSMTA since graduating from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in 2021 and a Master of Music in Piano Performance in 2024. Throughout my journey from college student to independent studio owner, GSMTA has been an invaluable source of support, encouragement, mentorship, and professional growth.

GSMTA exists to unite independent music teachers throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area by providing opportunities for learning, growth, and musical excellence through festivals, competitions, workshops, and other educational events. We strive to foster a spirit of collaboration, encouragement, and professionalism while supporting teachers at every stage of their careers.

Our community has a rich musical heritage, and I believe GSMTA has an important role in strengthening music education and enriching the cultural life of our region. By working together, we can continue to provide meaningful opportunities for both teachers and students while inspiring a lifelong love of music.

As you explore our website, I encourage you to learn more about the many opportunities available this year. Whether your students are participating in festivals and competitions or you are looking to grow professionally through our workshops and events, I hope you will find GSMTA to be a welcoming and valuable resource.

Thank you for your dedication to music education. It is truly an honor to serve as your president, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the year ahead.

GSMTA mission

The object of this organization shall be to unite the teachers of music in Shreveport and vicinity, to protect their interests, to improve teaching methods, encourage participation in the MTNA and LMTA Certification programs, develop higher degrees of musical education and culture in the community, and broaden social relationships among the members.