Thank you for your interest in presenting a session at the 2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit, July 13-14. 

Please refer to the 2026 VSTS Call for Proposals for further information. 

Questions? meetings@astastrings.org

 ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP)

The American String Teachers Association Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP) offers a comprehensive curriculum and a program of examinations designed to serve string teachers and their students in the United States and abroad.

ASTA establishes defined national goals for string students at all levels and provides:

• An extensive, flexible curriculum of scales, etudes, and repertoire in eleven levels
• Instrument-specific guidelines and requirements at each level
• A program of non-competitive examinations, offered in live (site) and online formats

Students participating in the exam program are evaluated on technical and musical achievement by a highly qualified ASTACAP string specialist. Teachers and students receive a detailed evaluation of the exam performance, including scores and written comments. Certificates are awarded for successful completion of each level.

You must be a current ASTA member to submit applications on behalf of your students.

If you have any questions, please contact us at asta@astastrings.org.