2026 MTNA National Conference

SmartMusic by MakeMusic will be exhibiting at the 2026 MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) National Conference, a landmark event celebrating MTNA's 150th anniversary, held 21–25 March 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a premier opportunity for music educators and private studio teachers to explore the latest in music education technology and see how SmartMusic can transform practice, assessment, and performance in their teaching. SmartMusic (now MakeMusic Cloud) is the leading browser-based music education platform, connecting teachers and students from the cloud to the classroom. The platform features the largest interactive and digital sheet music library available — spanning tens of thousands of titles across every instrument, ensemble type, skill level, and genre, from classical solo literature and method books to current pop hits, movie themes, and jazz play-alongs. Students practise with professional accompaniment recordings while receiving real-time assessment and feedback, creating a powerful loop between independent practice and teacher-guided instruction. Recent additions to SmartMusic include integrated video features through Upbeat Music and MusicProfessor at no additional cost, enabling remote collaboration, virtual performance videos, and real-time rehearsal capabilities. For music teachers attending the MTNA conference, the SmartMusic booth offers hands-on demonstrations, conversations with product specialists, and insights into how studios and schools worldwide are using the platform to engage students, track progress, and elevate musical achievement.