About ASTA
We believe playing a stringed instrument can change a life. 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.
Upcoming Events
2023 Virtual String Teachers Summit
What pedagogies, practices, and beliefs will sustain our string teacher community moving forward? Join colleagues from across the country as we share ideas, recharge, and refocus for the years ahead.
2024 ASTA National Conference
Expanding and Connecting Communities Come explore the many possibilities for teaching, playing, and engaging in string music making. Co-locating with Suzuki Association of the Americas!
2024 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!
Become a Member
Be part of an active network of string teachers, performers, orchestra directors, and other string enthusiasts. ASTA has been serving the needs of the string community for 75 years and can become a significant part of serving your needs as well.
ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP)
Having established robust pedagogy and student learning benefits over 15 years of ongoing live examinations, the ASTACAP Program online presence is an important part of our mission.
News
ASTA to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National...
February 2, 2022
ASTA Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
October 15, 2021
ASTA Names Lynn Tuttle Executive Director and CEO
June 22, 2021
May 2023 issue
American String Teacher Journal
The award-winning American String Teacher (AST) journal is published quarterly. It is available to ASTA members as a benefit of membership—the annual subscription price is included in membership dues. Non-members may purchase subscriptions and single issue copies.
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.
