National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc.

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of voice teachers and singing professionals in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and 25 other countries. NATS offers a variety of lifelong learning experiences to its members, with workshops, intern programs, master classes, and conferences, all beginning at the chapter level and progressing to national events. Students of NATS members have access to one of the organization's most widely recognized activities: National Student Auditions. They also have the opportunity, along with members, to compete at a national level through the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards (NATSAA), Musical Theatre Competition, and more.