Careers in Music: Studio Teaching

Studio teaching can take place in a persons home , office, school, or music store. Those who teach at home are self-employed, while others are hired with a school, or store. Most teachers do not teach full-time because of other personal obligations. Various schools have hired music instructors where I reside in the New York area. There are openings, all you have to do is find them.

Salary
Public School- $17,000-$45,000
Parochial School-$16,000-$35,000
College, University, Conservatory-$18,000-$70,000
Supervisor-$20,000-$50,000
Consultant-$20,000-$50,000
Administrator(University)-$30,000-$100,000+
Private School-$5-$60 per lesson
Private Studio-$5-$60 per lesson

Qualifications
Music talent, patience, desire to help people learn, ability to work with people, continue to study and improve your craft, the ability to inspire and convince others.

Skills
Vast knowledge of music, skills on two instruments or voice, teaching skills, for self-employed music teacher, and supervisor must have administrative skills.

Training
High School diploma, ability to sight read( 'read' music), performance skill on two instruments or voice, private lessons, keyboard skills.

Education
Public School-Teaching license, bachelor's degree, masters degree
College or University-Doctoral degree or equal training
Others-degree often not necessary but equal training is required

Working for Yourself
If you are going to open your own studio, keep in mind studio expenses such as sheet music, studio hall recital fees, etc. You will want to plan ahead before launching your new career as a studio teacher. There is software available that can help you with all your fees and planning. Check out the resource link at the end of this article. There is also a website you can join where over 300,000 a month seek teachers. The membership fee is $99 a year.