This course is designed to help you get fully set up as a teacher or a music school on MusicTeacher.com — from completing your profile to understanding how the platform supports your teaching business.
By the end of this short course, you’ll know exactly how to:
Create a professional teacher / school profile that stands out to students and parents
Meet the key standards required to appear in student searches
Access courses, resources, and benefits designed to help you grow your teaching business
Confidently use MusicTeacher.com as your professional teaching platform
Learn how to upgrade to Professional Membership and gain your Certification of Professional Membership, backed by RSL Awards.
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the next steps available to you, including the exclusive member course designed to help you develop your skills, attract more students, and grow your teaching business with confidence.
🎓 What You’ll Unlock
Once you’ve completed this onboarding course and set up your teacher profile, you’ll unlock access to:
🎵 Your Live Teacher Profile
Be discoverable by students and parents searching for music teachers on MusicTeacher.com.
📈 Your Teacher Dashboard Access key tools, profile settings, and resources to manage your presence and make the most of your membership.
📚 Teacher Resources & Courses Get access to professional development opportunities, downloadable tools, and expert insights to support your teaching career.
🌍 A Global Community of Music Educators Join a network of teachers across multiple countries who share a commitment to quality, professionalism, and growth.
Course Outline
Module 1 | Welcome & Platform Introduction
Meet the MusicTeacher.com team and understand our mission to raise standards in private music education.
Understand the steps you need to take — including safeguarding and insurance requirements — to make your profile visible in student searches.
Learn about the three pillars that underpin our teacher community: Trust & Validation, Skills & Training, and Students & Growth.
Module 2 | Safeguarding
Understand why safeguarding protects both your students and your professional reputation.
Know how to recognise, record, and report concerns appropriately in your country or region.
Complete your safeguarding certificate submission to progress toward certification.
In regions where local safeguarding checks are not required, completion of the Safeguarding Essentials for Music Teachers course will fulfil your Step 4 “Safeguarding/Background Check” requirement.
Module 3 | Insurance/Risk Management
Understand why public liability insurance (PLI) protects you and your teaching business.
Learn how to arrange or confirm cover based on your country’s requirements.
In regions where PLI isn’t required, completion of the Creating a Safe Teaching Environment course will fulfil your Step 5 “Insurance/Risk Management Verification” requirement.
Submit your insurance certificate or complete the assigned course to progress your certification.
Module 4 | Shared Professional Ethos
Explore the shared values and standards that define certified teachers on MusicTeacher.com.
Commit to the Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring safe, respectful, and ethical teaching.
Learn how to maintain clear policies, safeguarding, insurance, and communication practices.
Understand what it means to represent MusicTeacher.com as a trusted, professional educator.
Module 5 | Become a Certified Professional Member
Learn what the Certification of Professional Membership is and how it recognises your credibility, safeguarding standards, and professional commitment.
Understand the benefits of upgrading your membership – including increased visibility, the Verified Teacher Badge, and formal recognition backed by RSL Awards (Rockschool).
Explore how certification enhances your professional profile and helps parents and students identify trusted, independently verified teachers.
Discover how to take your next step toward certification and continued professional development through MusicTeacher.com.
Format:
The course is fully online and self-paced. Modules include video walkthroughs, text lessons, downloadable tools, and checklists. You can return to the course any time for future reference and updates.
Outcome:
When you complete this course, your teacher profile will be fully set up and ready to appear in student searches on MusicTeacher.com — giving you visibility to parents and students looking for trusted music educators.
You’ll understand how to manage your profile, access your teacher dashboard, and make the most of the tools, resources, and community available to you as part of your membership.
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of how to upgrade to Professional Membership and achieve the Certification of Professional Membership, backed by RSL Awards (Rockschool) — the next step in building your professional credibility and recognition within the music education industry.
By completing this onboarding journey, you’ll be part of a growing, values-led community of music teachers who share a commitment to quality, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
Support with this course:
Got a question or need support during the course? Just drop us an email at [email protected] or submit a ticket through our Help Centre – we’re happy to help!
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