The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association, founded in 1955, is a qualified body of professional music educators, teaching music through the piano, in an effort to foster the cultural and artistic aspirations of the surrounding community.  The purpose of this 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 Association is affiliated with the North Carolina Music Teachers Association, founded in 1959, and the Music Teachers National Association, founded in 1876.