Membership is offered on an annual basis, with three certification pathways designed to suit different needs:

• Standard Teacher Membership – for individual teachers beginning their certification journey.

• Professional Teacher Membership – for teachers who want premium benefits, higher visibility in student searches, and a printed certificate.

• Professional School Membership – for schools that wish to certify their teaching team under one verified profile.

Once you’ve joined, you’ll start the 5-step certification process, which includes completing the onboarding course, uploading safeguarding and insurance documents, and verifying your membership.

When certified, your profile will appear in student searches on MusicTeacher.com, allowing students to easily find and contact you. Professional members enjoy priority listings and direct website/social links, while schools benefit from linked teacher accounts and centralised student enquiries.

Every membership also includes:

• Unlimited support calls to guide you through certification

• Access to all MusicTeacher.com training courses

• Exclusive partner discounts and quarterly webinars

• A trusted certificate of professional membership backed by RSL Awards

Yes. Your certification is valid for 12 months and is tied to your annual membership. Renewing each year ensures that:

• Your certificate and verification badge remain active and up to date

• Your safeguarding and insurance checks stay current

• Your profile continues to appear in student searches as a trusted, independently verified teacher

Renewal isn’t just about maintaining access — it’s about showing students and parents that your professional standards are always current and reliable.

Most teachers complete certification in just a few days — it depends on how quickly you work through the onboarding course and upload your safeguarding and insurance documents.

Once your documents are approved, you’ll receive your digital certificate immediately, and your profile will appear in student searches as a certified, independently verified teacher.

Professional members and schools also receive a printed certificate, posted directly to you after verification.

No problem — many teachers join before they have these in place. As part of your certification journey, we’ll provide clear guidance on:

• What safeguarding/DBS checks and insurance you need (depending on your country)

• How to apply for them quickly and affordably

• Where to upload your documents once obtained

Your membership also includes unlimited support calls, so if you’re unsure what you need, our team will walk you through the process step by step.

This way, you don’t have to figure it out alone — we’ll help you get everything in place so you can become fully certified and start attracting students with confidence.

No. Unlike other platforms, we don’t take a cut of your lessons. You keep 100% of what you earn.

Your only cost is the annual membership fee, which covers your certification, profile listing, and full access to all member benefits. There are no hidden charges, no booking fees, and no commission per student — just one simple annual payment.

Once you sign up, you’ll unlock access to your easy-to-use profile editor. Here you can:

• Add and update your biography, teaching style, and qualifications

• Upload photos, videos, and media to showcase your lessons

• Highlight your specialisms, instruments taught, and teaching approach

Music Schools can also create a school profile that links multiple teacher accounts under one verified umbrella, giving parents and students confidence in your teaching team.

You’re always in control – you can edit and update your profile at any time, ensuring students see the most up-to-date and professional version of you.

No platform can guarantee student requests. The number of enquiries you receive depends on factors like your location, lesson prices, instruments taught, age groups, and whether you offer online or in-person lessons.

What we can guarantee is that once certified, your profile will:

• Appear in student searches on MusicTeacher.com

• Carry the independently verified badge that builds parent trust

• For Professional members, enjoy priority listing for greater visibility

And unlike other platforms, our focus goes beyond just student searches. Through our training courses, resources, and webinars, you’ll learn how to:

• Create more effective social media campaigns

• Build a stronger website that attracts enquiries

• Develop multiple streams of students, not just through MusicTeacher.com

That way, you’re not reliant on a single platform — you’re building the skills and systems to grow a sustainable teaching business.

Absolutely. You can showcase all the instruments, genres, and styles you teach directly on your profile. This makes it easier for students to find you based on their specific interests and increases your chances of receiving more enquiries.

Professional members also benefit from priority listings, giving their multi-instrument expertise even greater visibility.

Each profile is linked to a single primary location. If you teach in more than one city, you’ll need a separate profile and membership for each location to ensure you appear in the right student searches.

Within your profile, you can also specify whether you offer lessons at:

• Your location (studio or home)

• The student’s location (you travel to them)

• Online lessons (available worldwide)

This flexibility makes it easy for students to see exactly how and where you teach.

Yes. You can update your location anytime by going to Edit Profile and adjusting your “Location” details.

Your profile will then appear in the relevant student searches for your new area. Just remember that location details are publicly visible, so only share what you’re comfortable displaying.

Yes. Once certified, your profile is visible to anyone visiting MusicTeacher.com. Students and parents can search for teachers or music schools based on location, instrument, and lesson preferences.

Your profile acts as your public shop window — showcasing your qualifications, teaching style, and verified status so students can easily find and contact you.

If you’re no longer able to take on new students, you can simply switch your profile to ‘Hide Profile’ mode.

• Your profile will show a ‘Fully Booked’ badge and be removed from general student searches.

• You can switch back to ‘Show Profile’ at any time when you’re ready to accept new students again.

• Even while hidden, your profile remains accessible via its direct link (e.g. if you share it on your website or socials).

Membership fees continue during this period, but this flexibility allows you to manage demand without losing your verified status or professional membership.

Students can contact you directly through your MusicTeacher.com profile. When a student sends a request, you’ll receive an email notification with all the contact details they’ve provided (name, email, phone number if shared) and their message.

This makes it simple to respond quickly, build a personal connection, and arrange lessons in the way that works best for both you and the student.

You may cancel your membership within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. After this period, no refunds are offered.

To stop future renewals:

1. Go to your Membership Settings.

2. Select the Subscriptions tab.

3. Click Cancel Renewal.

Your membership will remain active until the end of the current billing period, and your certification status will stay valid until that date.

Yes. To maintain verified school status, every teacher linked to your school profile must hold their own MusicTeacher.com certification.

This ensures that parents and students know your entire teaching team has been independently verified — not just the school itself. It protects your reputation, builds trust, and keeps your school profile visible in student searches.

Absolutely, simply get in touch by emailing [email protected] or visit our help forum.