Teaching Music Lessons
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Rachel Said:
How do I find out the laws regarding a "home business", particularly teaching music lessons.?We Answered:
You should visit your local Building, Permit department which is usually at the county seat and check out the actual zoning of your new residence. If it's a C [standing for commercial], you can operate any type of commercial business. Nevertheless, since you are merely renting a house, the landlord has full control over allowing such an enterprise to exist on his property, regardless of the zoning status.Good luck!
Edna Said:
I am teaching music lessons once a week for an hour how much should I charge?We Answered:
Generally, if you have a degree in Music and experience, it is not unreasonable to charge anywhere from $25+ up. However, I would look around your own community and perhaps contact a music store and ask them what the going rate is.Judy Said:
Is tutoring and / or teaching music lessons a good source of income?We Answered:
I make $30/hour as a music teacher and $10 as a third grade teacher. I also make $20 a half hour for tutoring. Yes, very good source of income. Most teachers charge $40-50 per hour for tutoring.William Said:
Is self-teaching or taking music lessons better for success as a musician?We Answered:
Music lessonsKen Said:
Thinking about teaching music lessons in the student's home. Do I need insurance? Anything I should consider?We Answered:
All need insurance always. Some may get help after something going wrong.Catherine Said:
An advice on getting into teaching private music lessons?We Answered:
As a younger teacher, you need to target your audience carefully. Keep in mind that there are probably very experienced teachers in your area with bachelor's and master's degrees in flute performance, education, or pedagogy. With that being the case, make sure you target people just starting on the instrument that you can help without the student feeling like you aren't qualified enough. Also, you will need a competitive rate. If a teacher with a master's in flute pedagogy is offering lessons at $30 for 45 minutes, you're going to have to beat it based on the fact that you aren't as experienced.Perhaps you could also give them something a lot of teachers don't: travel to the students' home. You probably don't have a studio, so I'm sure this works in your best interest. The best place to start is usually at local churches. You could also get your high school teacher to recommend you to the elementary or middle school teachers. I'm pretty sure that the parents of those prospective students will want their band and orchestra directors to vouch for your skill. A call from your director will take care of that.
From a fiscal standpoint, make sure you get paid up front. I like to have my students pay me for the next month up front. If they cancel and can't reschedule, you don't lose out. By make them pay upfront, you put the pressure on them to redeem those lessons. After all, you would be setting aside your time for their lesson anyways. This way, you can always plan ahead if they do cancel.