About MusicTeacher.com
MusicTeacher.com exists to solve one of the biggest challenges in private music education: anyone can call themselves a music teacher, but parents and students have no easy way to know who they can truly trust. At the same time, teachers are left to figure everything out alone – from finding students and handling admin to building professional credibility.
Our mission is simple: to raise the professionalism of private music education worldwide. We do this by giving teachers the recognition, tools, and support they need to thrive – while giving students and parents peace of mind that they are learning with safe, verified, and committed educators.
In partnership with RSL Awards (best known for the Rockschool graded exams), we are introducing the first internationally recognised MusicTeacher.com Certified Teacher standard. This certification isn’t just a badge – it is independent verification of safeguarding, insurance, and professional practice, backed by continuous training (CPD). It allows teachers to clearly demonstrate their credibility, stand out in a crowded market, and attract more students with confidence.
Why join MusicTeacher.com?
- Build Trust Instantly – Certification shows parents and students that you’ve been independently verified.
- Grow Your Teaching Business – Verified teachers receive more visibility, more enquiries, and stronger student retention.
- Stay Ahead with Ongoing CPD – Access training and resources to keep your teaching skills sharp and your studio professional.
- Join a Global Network – Connect with thousands of teachers worldwide, sharing knowledge, experience, and opportunities.
- Partner Recognition – Our collaboration with RSL Awards makes certification a mark of quality recognised across the industry.
Apply today to become a MusicTeacher.com Certified Teacher and join the movement to raise professional standards worldwide.
Apply for MembershipWhen you join MusicTeacher.com, you are not just signing up to a platform – you are becoming part of a movement to set higher standards for music education worldwide. Together, we are building the gold standard for private music teaching.
Our Story
In 2009, our founder Matthew Rusk – then an 18-year-old guitar teacher starting university – created a small website to connect with local students. Within two years he was teaching over 25 hours a week and referring enquiries to other teachers, proving both the demand from students and the need for teachers to be supported professionally.
What began as a local solution grew into a national network. By 2017, Matthew had developed MGR Music, a centralised database connecting thousands of students with verified teachers across the UK and Ireland. The platform became a trusted resource for teachers who wanted to grow their studios and for families seeking safe, reliable tuition.
In recognition of this work, Matthew was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Express & Echo Business Awards in 2016 – a milestone that affirmed the potential of what began as one young teacher’s idea.
As more teachers from outside the UK joined, the need for a global solution became clear. In 2021, the platform rebranded as MusicTeacher.com to reflect its international reach. The mission expanded: not only to connect students with teachers, but to raise the professional standards of private music education worldwide.
In 2025, MusicTeacher.com entered a strategic partnership with RSL Awards. Together we are introducing the first internationally recognised certification for private music teachers – a new benchmark of professionalism that includes independent verification, safeguarding checks, and ongoing professional development. This step marked the transition from being a teacher directory to building the infrastructure of a profession.
Today, MusicTeacher.com is a global community of educators who are serious about their craft. We exist to support teachers as professionals – helping them demonstrate credibility, grow their studios, and access the tools and training they need for long-term success.
For students and parents, the message is simple: when you choose a MusicTeacher.com certified teacher, you are choosing quality, safety, and professionalism you can trust. For teachers, this means clear recognition, continuous development, and the practical tools to run a thriving private music teaching business – without giving up your independence.
Looking Ahead
We are building more than a teacher directory. Our vision is to create the gold standard for private music education – a trusted certification, a supportive global community, and the tools teachers need to run sustainable, professional studios. For students and parents, it means peace of mind. For teachers, it means recognition, growth, and a lifelong career partner.
Our Team
What music teachers say about MusicTeacher.com
A few words from the incredible teachers in our community – across instruments, styles and cities. These are unfiltered quotes we’ve received over the years.
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“My business has developed phenomenally thanks to Matthew’s determination and hard work to help teachers in his network succeed. I really feel I wouldn’t be where I am right now without MusicTeacher.com.”
Eliza Fyfe
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“Thank you for all your hard work putting these platforms and communities together! You have transformed so many of our teaching careers – thank you.”
Laura Ratcliffe
Raising standards with industry leaders
We collaborate with awarding bodies, professional associations and music industry organisations to build a trusted, professional framework for private music education worldwide.
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Incorporated Society of Musicians
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RSL Awards
Strategic Partner
Let’s raise the bar together. Co-develop teacher standards, CPD, and resources recognised across the industry.