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Founded in 1946, the American String Teachers Association exists to support string and orchestra teachers and players. Our members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. We provide teaching resources, professional education, local and national events, a career center, insurance programs, and access to a vibrant and collaborative strings community.
July 14-15 | ONLINE
2025 Virtual String Teachers Summit
Sounds of Change: Navigating a Shifting Educational Landscape Teaching isn't what it was five years ago...what is it for you and your students now?
February 25-28 | san francisco, CA
2026 National Orchestra Festival
Middle and high school orchestras who are looking to gain performance experience and recognition on a national level, learn from prominent clinicians in the strings community, and have fun making music!
February 25-28 | san francisco, CA
2026 National Conference
Embracing the Future: Practicing Creativity, Curiosity, and Compassion
Explore our Publications
American String Teacher & String Research Journal
American String Teacher (AST) is published quarterly and features articles, teaching tips, music reviews, and association and industry news. The String Research Journal (SRJ) is published annually and features original research related to string and music teaching.
Back-to-School resources
Teaching Resources
Using Stimulus Funds to Build String Programs in Schools—Learn how educational stimulus funding, the largest investment in public education by Congress in our lifetime, can support your string program. Download the Overview and FAQs and view the webinar recording.
