QMTA Code of Ethics
Guiding Principles of Professional Conduct
This Code of Ethics sets out the general principles governing the professional conduct and behaviour of the Association members in their dealings with one another. These principles are intended to guide members in their professional activities and interactions, with due consideration for individual circumstances and the professional judgment and conscience of those involved. Any professional conduct that is knowingly inconsistent with these principles or that deliberately departs from them constitutes unethical conduct.
- The teaching of music is primarily a cultural activity, yet all business matters should be handled professionally.
- Music shall be taught with the object of improving its prestige as an art form and enhancing the status of music in the community.
- The art of music teaching shall be regarded as a continual process of self-education and improvement to develop professional excellence and improve standards.
- Students shall be treated with consideration and patience.
- Fair and honourable business practices shall at all times be observed in dealing with students, their parents and other members of the Federation.
- Members of the Federation may fairly compete with one another, but misrepresentation of one’s own or disparagement of another member’s professional standing or personal qualities is unethical conduct.
- A reasonable and continuous period of instruction shall entitle a teacher to claim a student. Before accepting a student who has previously received instruction from another teacher, a member shall ensure that the student has formally discontinued lessons with the former teacher.
