Running a music school: students, pricing and growth
Teaching well is one thing; keeping a music school running is another. This dossier is for music school owners and freelance music teachers who want to run their practice as a business. You will read how to find your first students without advertising, why low rates end up costing you, how many hours of admin actually hide in a teaching week and when it is time to hire a second teacher. Tax matters for freelance music teachers and the question of why growth is not always good news are covered too.
Why growth isn't always good news
More students is not the same as a better school.
Why low rates can be expensive
A low rate feels safe, but the bill comes later.
When to hire a second music teacher
A full schedule isn't an answer to the question. It's the beginning of it.
Why students really quit
Quitting is rarely a decision. It's the endpoint of something that's been building for a while.
How to get your first students without advertising
Word of mouth is not a strategy — it is a consequence.