The Raleigh Piano Teachers is a qualified body of professional music educators, teaching music through piano, in an effort to foster the cultural and artistic aspirations of the surrounding community. The purpose of the Association is to exchange ideas and to discuss teaching problems, to create a love and understanding of the music we teach, and to promote cooperative interest in our professional activities. The Raleigh Piano Teachers is affiliated with the North Carolina Music Teachers Association, founded in 1959, and the Music Teachers National Association, founded in 1876.