- Active Members participate in all Association activities and programs, may vote, hold office, and receive publications, including SCMTA NewsNotes and the American Music Teacher, the official journal of MTNA.
- Senior Members (age 70 or over who have maintained MTNA membership for a minimum of five years) have all the benefits of Active Members.
- Student Members (full-time college students currently involved in music study who are members of an affiliated association) may attend programs, receive publications, and enter students in SCMTA auditions, but may not vote, hold office, or enter students in MTNA competions.
SCMTA members also enjoy numerous MTNA benefits and services.