MASTA Notes is the tri-annual publication of the Michigan Chapter of the American String Teacher’s Association (ASTA). Published each August, November, and April, each issue of MASTA Notes reaches over 500 current and future music educators. Michigan has one of the largest and most active state ASTA chapters in the US. MASTA members are teachers of violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp, chamber music, and orchestra. They teach in private studios, elementary and secondary schools, and colleges and universities. Many are professional performers, conductors, and composers/arrangers. MASTA also sponsors student chapters at many of the Michigan's colleges and universities.

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Editorial Profile
Each issue of
MASTA Notes contains one or several feature articles that address the issues and concerns of today’s string professionals. MASTA Notes attempts to find common ground among its diverse readership, emphasizing ways in which various sectors of the string community might work together to further ASTA’s mission of promoting excellence in string education and performance in Michigan. In addition to the features, each issue of MASTA Notes contains:

  • Information on the many programs, camps, and grants provided by MASTA promoting the string-playing community in Michigan and across the globe
  • News on the string community throughout Michigan
  • A review of important events and information from our parent organization, ASTA
  • Reporting on meetings of the MASTA Board, including future planning and requests for member participation


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The publication and mailing of each MASTA Notes issue is made possible through advertising revenue. Ad placements are available in quarter-, half-, and full-page layouts, with pricing for annual and individual issue placements. For more information, please view/download the 2010 MASTA Notes Rate Card, available here.