Did You Know?

Whether shopping for music, office supplies, or making copies, teacher/educator discounts are available. The question is — how to find them? The fact is, to receive these discounts, often times you must investigate on your own and find out how the programs work. If you don't ask—they might not tell you! Many businesses offer "educator" discounts, but do not consider independent music teachers to be part of their "educator" program. Don't be afraid to talk about the similarities between being a qualified music teacher and a home-school educator, which are usually recognized as educators by discount programs. In times like these, it makes sense to try for every discount and "frequent-buyer" program you can.

Places to check out include Kinko's, Staples, and stores that sell music and school supplies. Some stores give discounts on items at the time of sale, while others offer frequent-buyer programs that offer rebates or discounts.
Another way to find savings is by signing up for My Education Discount, a web site that notifies teachers of discounts offered by many stores. Be sure to sign up for the site's free e-mail alert system, which informs teachers to new and exclusive discounts. Visit the web site by clicking this link: http://www.myeducationdiscount.com/emailalerts

Also, we would like to hear from you!  If you know of any stores (particularly national chains) that offer educator discount programs, we would like to start a resource list for MTNA members. Please let us know by sending an email to Rachel Kramer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will update the list for all members.

Remember, if you don't inquire, in most cases you will miss an opportunity!  Let the savings begin!