50+ years of music teaching excellence in Hawaiʻi.
The Hawaiʻi Music Teachers Association (HMTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music teachers and music students across the state of Hawaiʻi. HMTA is Hawaiʻi’s local chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Programs

For Teachers
HMTA is here to help you and your students succeed through our educational and performance opportunities.

For Students
Competitions, recitals, workshops and masterclasses help you to develop your skills and artistry.
News
Congratulations to Joanna Zane Fan, 2024 Hawaiʻi Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year!
“Aaron Mahi will be most remembered as a friend and mentor to generations of Hawaiian musicians.”
“I enjoy my time learning and playing the bassoon, exploring its repertoire, and playing in all kinds of ensembles, which made me decide to continue with bassoon playing and pursue it as a career.”
Congratulations to Dr. Yuseon Nam, 2023 Hawaiʻi Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year!
“I feel like my study of shakuhachi has deepened my listening ability at the piano, for there is so much nuance of pitch and color in the shakuhachi tradition! It has heightened my sensitivity to tone and color at the piano.”
“It is a student's ability to layer the complex details that makes a student stand out over others.”
Events
HMTA invites member/student-formed chamber groups to perform in a fun and inspiring recital setting!
Join us in honoring and celebrating the musical accomplishments of the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Music Competition winners at UH Mānoa’s Orvis Auditorium!