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Discounts at events organised by ESTA UK
- Arco, our highly regarded quarterly journal for string teachers, which includes reviews of new repertoire
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Jesta, our magazine for young string players
- Repertoire database for finding and suggesting repertoire suitable for students at all levels and searchable by musical and instrumental technique
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Public Liability
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24-hour Legal helpline
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24-hour Tax helpline
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Legal cover including legal defence costs in cases of Allegations of Abuse
- ESTA UK provides a DBS Disclosure service for our members. If you meet the eligibility criteria set by the UK government, you can apply for a DBS check via ESTA UK
- Current legislation does not permit self-employed individuals applying for an enhanced level of DBS check, except if a third party, such as ESTA UK, requests the check on their behalf
- Click here for more info
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Unlimited copies of Jesta magazine for your students
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24/7 access to the Members’ Area of the ESTA UK website
- Ability to promote your musical activities via our social media channels, monthly email newsletters, and magazines
- Student membership includes a free professional mentor sessions
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Nannie Jamieson Nutshell Fund for assistance with short courses relating to teaching string instruments
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Joan Dickson Chamber Music Fund for help in introducing young players to chamber music
- Sheila Nelson Stringwise Fund for to members wishing to further their knowledge of the methodologies of Sheila Nelson and Paul Rolland, and those with a special interest in group teaching (for teaching in the UK only)
- For detailed information about our Bursary Funds please click here

ESTA (European String Teachers Association) is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1972 in order to promote the highest standards in teaching and to enable the sharing of ideas among string teachers and players of all distinctions throughout Europe.
























