About ASTA / Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission

ASTA creates and leads a community of diverse members to advance string teaching, performing, and scholarship.

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

Teaching & Learning. We are lifelong learners and share our knowledge openly.
Community and Belonging. We harness the power of collaboration between people and strive to build a place of belonging.
Equity and Access. We believe every person should have meaningful access to string education and the opportunity to grow as a musician.
Diversity & Inclusion. We value every person for their differences of identity, ideas, and interests, and we actively work to engage with those differences.
Integrity. We will be honest and aligned with our values – always.
Passion. 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.

Professional Development. Create value through timely and relevant content and professional learning
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. Harness the power of DEIA throughout ASTA
Member Support. Build strong networks of member engagement
Sustainability. Improve the durability of ASTA to support string teaching into the future
Advocacy. Tell the story of why string education is vital for every student