NATS National Mentoring Collaborative

The NATS National Mentoring Collaborative (NNMC) aims to foster learning for ALL TEACHERS by offering this collaborative approach to mentoring. This is an opportunity to improve your skills, collaborate with new people, and consider new strategies. We focus on creating an interactive and inclusive environment with three components including:

• Two one-hour sessions with a mentor of your choice (see list below).
• Two shared videos of your teaching with your mentor teacher OR another collaborative session with your mentor to address specific interests.
• A collaborative session with ALL currently enrolled mentees to discuss points of interest.

Dates + Deadlines

• Application Open: September 2, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 3, 2025 at midnight
• Applicants will be notified no later than October 31, 2025
• Fall session begins November 1 - December 14, 2025
• Culminating Group Zoom: December 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET

Application Requirements

This program is exclusively available to NATS members. Learn more about a NATS membership. Rates are available for students and emerging professionals. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community where you’ll have opportunities for continued networking, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Complete the application form.
• Upload resume/CV PDF. File name should include your name.
• OPTIONAL Video submission (detailed instructions in the application)
  • Submit a video sample of your teaching (15-20 minutes).
  • Submit a video of you performing repertoire that represents your strengths as a performer.

Application Form

Program Cost

The fee for mentees is $150, from which a stipend will be paid to mentor teachers.

Additional Information

Once applicants have been accepted, mentor/mentee matches will be determined by a small committee. A mentee may make a specific request from the mentor List. Best efforts will be made to make the requested match.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact mentoring@nats.org.

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Testimonials and praise for the program

• “Great experience — Super helpful — just what I needed — always open for further conversations and questions…”
• “Great time — looked over my résumé and cover letter and offered suggestions…”
• “Brought new ideas into my studio, connected dots and ignited my own singing…”

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NATS National Mentoring Collaborative Committee and Mentor Teachers

Those interested in being mentored are able to choose from a list of mentor teachers to aid in developing their own teaching pedagogy. The program also includes collaborative piano. Learn about the mentor specializations.