Why be a private music teacher?
add another stream of income
improve your music & teaching skills
own your own business
opportunity for remote work
grow your network
Areas of specialty to support the growth of your studio:
Recruitment & Retention
Suggestions:
keep it simple
establish social media presence
list info on private teacher/tutor lists in neigboring school districts
Curriculum & Materials
Suggestions:
utilize sight singing/sight reading material
Faber or Alfred series for piano
Vaccai, 26 Italian Songs & Arias, The First Book of Broadway Solos & Disney for Teen Singers
Scheduling
Suggestions:
30 minute lessons for beginners & 60 minute lessons for intermediate
confirm lessons day before
utilize a scheduling app
Billing & Collections
Suggestions:
Venmo
$60-$80 per hour (depending on schooling/experience)
know your worth