Resources for Music Teachers
Make your Website work for you
You’ve got your private music teacher website built… now what?
It can be hard to figure out exactly what prospective music students are searching for when looking for new teachers, so I took the liberty of doing the hard work for you. Grab my list of current of keywords to optimize your website and start getting new students from google and other search engines!
C&S Private Music Teacher Resources
Supplemental Material
One of the hardest things about being a private music teacher is lesson planning. We have a number of resources to help make that part of the job easier.
My Favorite FREE Music Business Resources
As a performance student, I learned very little about music business as a whole, let alone how to run my own business. I compiled a list of the most helpful free business resources I used (still do!)
Music Recital Kits
Recitals are a lot of work! Grab one of our fully editable, pre-designed recital print kits to save time and energy to spend on what really matters – making an unforgettable experience for your students.
Blog Posts: More resources for Music Teachers
Strained Vocal Cord Symptoms: Signs of Vocal Damage & When to Worry
Singers, we’ve all been there: we spend a day at Disneyland screaming on all of the rides, or have a…
The 5 Best Apps for Music Teachers (that are actually worth it)
Seems like there’s an app for everything, nowadays. Need a menu at a restaurant? Download our app. Need to pay…
SEO for Musicians: The Ultimate Guide
In 2023, I had my first child. (strange introductory line to a post on SEO for musicians, I know.) I…
Social Media for Musicians: How to Market your Music on Social Media in 2024
If you would have asked anyone 15 years ago, especially musicians, if Social Media would stick or even could be…
How to Make Money as a Musician • 22 ways to make money as a Music Artist
How to make money as a musician – 22 ways to make money doing what you love.
Vocal Care for Singers: how to Care for your Singing Voice
Many people will tell you that there is a one-size-fits-all guide to vocal care for singers, which is only true…
How to Create an Engaging Music Lesson Plan
This is a guest post by Katherine Dvoskin, private music teacher and co-founder of K&M Music School in San Diego,…
How to teach Singing Online: the Ultimate Guide
How teaching online singing lessons can benefit your studio We all know that the pandemic forced a lot of teachers…
Everand & Scribd Sheet Music: Defunct
IMPORTANT: EVERAND AND SCRIBD SHEET MUSIC IS NO MOREAs of January 2025, Everand (formerly Scribd) is no longer offering sheet…
Music Theory for Vocalists: 7 Reasons to Learn
Ah, yes, the age old question: do Vocalists need to learn music theory? Especially outside of the (professional) music world,…
Tailwind: The ultimate Social Media marketing partner for Musicians
Something they don’t teach you in music school (or at least they didn’t teach me)? Marketing. Especially online marketing. And…
Summer Music Lessons: 4 Great Approaches
As summer approaches, private music teachers all across the world are setting up their plans for summer music lessons. If…
How to grow as a Music Artist: Create an Effective Musician Business Plan
Why do you need a Musician Business Plan? As a music teacher as well as student and performer, I have…
The Music Studio Back to School Checklist
Whether or not you follow the traditional School schedule with your studio, Back to School is a busy time for…
Private Music Teacher Supplies: Classroom and Business Essentials you can Get on Amazon
I use amazon for all things, business and personal. The convenience and selection is awesome for when I need something…
6 Great Music Theory Games for the Classroom
Playing Music Theory Games for the classroom can be a great way to break up the monotony of weekly music…
10 Easy Vocal Warm Ups for Beginners
If you’re a voice teacher looking for the best easy vocal warm ups for beginners to help improve breath control…
10 Self-employed Tax Write Offs for Musicians and Private Music Teachers
*Important Disclaimer: I am not a tax professional. If you are self-employed, this list is a good place to start,…
Private Music Teacher Business New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2026
If you’re like me, you LOVE setting goals (and achieving them). I set new years resolutions almost every year in…
Why Square is the best Music Teacher Software for Studio Management
Fellow private music teachers, you know the struggle of balancing teaching & business. While the business part is incredibly vital…
2 Clauses in my Private Music Lesson Contract that have Saved my Sanity
I have spent far too much of my time as a private music teacher dealing with scheduling last-minute makeups or…