California Association of Professional Music Teachers
Mona Wu DeCesare, NCTM, has extensive experience in music education and leadership in various esteemed institutions. Serving as Immediate Past President, President, and President Elect for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers since July 2019, Mona has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of music pedagogy. Additionally, since March 1994, Mona has held the position of Online Instructor and Adjunct Professor at Moorpark College, teaching class and applied piano as well as music appreciation both online and on-site. As a private piano teacher since June 1976, lessons are delivered to students of all ages and skill levels, both online and in-person at the Mona Wu DeCesare Piano Studio. Mona has also contributed as Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University from January 2000 to May 2013. Educational credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Music Performance, Piano, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, Piano, both from UCLA.
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California Association of Professional Music Teachers
CAPMT is the California State Affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). CAPMT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit music teachers organization of over 1,000 members, teaching in independent studios, private and public schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities throughout California. CAPMT offers a variety of state programs for the music student and education and professional opportunities for its members. California is divided into nine geographical districts, some of which are subdivided into chapters. The districts and chapters provide local opportunities for student performances, competitions, evaluations, and for teacher enrichment, education, and interaction. MTNA was founded in 1876 and is the oldest music professional association in the United States. MTNA membership for California is possible only through CAPMT; conversely, membership in CAPMT includes membership in MTNA. Studio teachers, performers, and educational institutions benefit from a national affiliation and perspective. National and divisional programs, interstate and intrastate legal information, representation in Washington DC, involvement in the Alliance for Arts Education and American Music Conference, all create a powerful voice for music teachers and their special concerns. California is part of the MTNA Southwest Division, which also includes Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii.