About ASTA / Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Impact and Vision

ASTA members are empowered to provide universal access to string teaching, playing, and learning.

ASTA is a community of diverse members that fosters and advances string teaching, learning, performing, and scholarship.

Teaching & Learning. We are lifelong learners and share our knowledge openly.
Community and Belonging. We foster a welcoming environment where members are valued, included, and connected.
Inclusion. We value every person for their differences of identity, ideas, and musical interests. We engage with an open mind.
Passion and Dedication. We approach our work with focus and intentionality of commitment.
Excellence. We will always strive to do our very best work in service of our community.
Diversity. We celebrate and support the diverse array of music making, traditions, professions, styles, and ensembles that together create the string teaching community.
Integrity. We will be honest and aligned with our values – always.
Access. We believe every person should have meaningful access to string education and the opportunity to grow as a musician.

Professional Development. Develop valuable, accessible, timely, and relevant content and professional learning.
Representation, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Create an ASTA that fully represents the members, the profession, and the communities whom we serve.
Sustainability. Ensure the long-term organizational success of ASTA.
Member Support. Understand, engage, and equip all members to meet their needs.
Advocacy and Engagement. Champion and uphold the value and importance of string teaching, learning, performing, and scholarship.

Click below to view the entire 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Framework.