Why take this course?
When you complete this onboarding course and submit your documents for review, you’ll earn the MusicTeacher.com Certified Music Teacher certificate and website badge – a non-regulated professional endorsement, backed by RSL Awards as a trusted mark of professional credibility in the market.
Stand out as a verified professional.
This certification clearly signals to students and parents that you meet industry standards for safeguarding, public liability insurance, and annual CPD. You aren’t just another private music tutor – you’re a professionally certified music educator.
Pave the way to a regulated teaching qualification. Once you earn the MusicTeacher.com Certified Music Teacher certificate, you become eligible to pursue the MusicTeacher.com Recognition Award (Accredited by RSL Awards). This is a fully regulated vocational qualification, recognised by Ofqual and delivered through RSL Awards.
Shape the future of music teaching.
We believe independent professional verification will soon become a non‑negotiable expectation in private music teaching. Students, parents, and industry organisations are increasingly seeking measurable assurance that teachers have undergone independent checks for safeguarding, insurance, and CPD compliance.
By completing this course, you aren’t just joining a platform – you’re committing to a verified, independent process that raises the standard of private music education. Just as other professional sectors have standardised credentials, music education is evolving – and this course puts you at the forefront of that shift.
Course Description:
This required onboarding course is designed for music educators joining the MusicTeacher.com platform. Whether you’re an experienced tutor or transitioning into teaching, this course provides the practical foundation and shared values to help you succeed and develop as a professional music teacher.
From building a compelling marketing campaign to attract students to understanding safeguarding responsibilities, business strategy, and a core teaching ethos, this course helps you to learn and refresh key teaching principles so you can deliver safe, confident, and impactful music lessons – online and in person.
Participants will explore the professional standards that reflect MusicTeacher.com’s commitment to high-quality music education, student safety, and long-term success for educators.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand how to create a professional, student-attracting profile on MusicTeacher.com
- Develop the marketing skills you need to grow a thriving teaching business and gain business insights into: pricing, policies, managing student requests, and building a student base
- Refresh safeguarding responsibilities and best practices when working with children and adults
- Align with the shared industry ethos, professional expectations, and values of the MusicTeacher.com community
- Earn your MusicTeacher.com Certified Music Teacher certificate and website badge
- Discover the pathway to earning a regulated qualification as a music teacher on MusicTeacher.com.
Course Outline:
Module 1 | Welcome & Platform Introduction
- Introduction to the MusicTeacher.com ecosystem
- Step-by-step platform walkthrough
- How to build a strong, search-friendly profile
- Tips for writing bios, setting pricing, and adding media
Module 2 | Grow Your Teaching Business
- How to price your lessons fairly and sustainably
- Setting up studio policies and managing expectations
- Proven strategies to attract and retain students
- How to connect with your ideal students
Module 3 | Safeguarding & Safe Teaching Practices
- Refreshing safeguarding guidelines for music educators
- Working with children, young adults, and vulnerable students
- Safeguarding certification, risk awareness, boundaries, and reporting concerns
- Creating safe and inclusive learning environments
Module 4 | Shared Professional Ethos
- The MusicTeacher.com mission and music teacher code of conduct
- Aligning with professional standards and community values
- Creating consistency in student experience
- What it means to represent MusicTeacher.com
Module 5 | Completing Your Certification
- Review Onboarding completion badge
- Action plan: your next steps to success
- Optional CPD resources and extended teacher support
- Join our teaching community: forums, CPD, and collaboration opportunities
Who Should Enroll:
This course is compulsory for all new MusicTeacher.com educators. It is ideal for:
- Private music teachers new to the platform
- Musicians transitioning into teaching
- Educators looking to standardise their studio setup and professional approach with industry best practice
- Anyone wanting to teach music with confidence, clarity, and community support
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:
Upon completion, you’ll receive your MusicTeacher.com Certified Music Teacher certificate and website badge, as well as gain full access to teach on the MusicTeacher.com platform. You’ll be part of a professional, values-led community that supports your growth – as a teacher, business owner, and music educator.
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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Course Includes
- 5 Lessons