1.     This Code of Ethics is a statement of the general principles governing the professional behaviour and conduct of members of the Association in their relations with one another, with pupils, and with other teachers of music. It is to be applied in individual circumstances and cases as the conscience of the membership shall dictate, having due regard for any current usage or practice of the applicable local Chapter. Professional conduct or behaviour that is not in good faith consistent with these principles or that wilfully departs herefrom shall be considered unethical.

2.    The teaching of music shall be regarded primarily as a cultural activity rather than as a commercial activity.

3.    Music shall be taught so as to enhance the status of the profession in the community and with the object of improving its prestige as an art form.

4.    The art of music teaching shall be regarded as a continual process of self-education and self-improvement for the purpose of refining teaching ability and standards and of developing professional excellence.

5.    Members shall treat pupils with consideration and patience.

6.    Members shall encourage pupils to study seriously in order to develop their musical abilities to the greatest possible extent.

7.    Members shall keep lessons and professional appointments faithfully so pupils may realize the necessity for promptness and regularity.

8.    Members shall uphold a professional level of behaviour in their personal relationships with pupils and colleagues.

9.    It shall be considered unethical for members to solicit pupils who are under the instruction of another teacher.

10.  Members may fairly compete with one another. Misrepresentation or disparagement of another member’s professional standing or personal qualities shall be considered unethical conduct.

11.   No member shall misrepresent his/her own professional standing or advertise in a misleading manner.

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