How to Create Engaging Content on Social Media and Reach a New Audience ⏱ 3 mins
Discover your social media mojo and attract new students by following these no-nonsense tips on how to create engaging content.
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How Do Your Fees Compare? Music Teacher Pay Survey Reveals the Going Rate⏱ 2 mins
Are you getting paid as much as your colleagues? A recent survey on music teacher pay has the answers.
How to Help Singers Find Their Authentic Vocal Style ⏱ 2 mins
Got a student who is struggling with their musical mojo? Here are five ways to help them discover their authentic vocal style. Jo Sear is a singing teacher and performer who has helped many students in their quest to discover… Read More »How to Help Singers Find Their Authentic Vocal Style ⏱ 2 mins
Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 2 mins
What should you do if a student cancels a session at short notice? Here’s some useful advice from Line Hilton on dealing with missed lessons. Last-minute cancellations can be a tricky issue for singing teachers to deal with – especially… Read More »Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 2 mins
SEO Tips for Singing Teachers: How to Earn Income from Your Website ⏱ 3 mins
Want more people to visit your website and sign up for lessons with you? Dr Tonya Lawson has these SEO tips for singing teachers looking to boost their income. If you’re wondering why your website isn’t getting much traffic and… Read More »SEO Tips for Singing Teachers: How to Earn Income from Your Website ⏱ 3 mins
How to Save Time on Your Business Admin ⏱ 2 mins
If you find the admin side of running your business a burden and a bore, studio management software could be the answer. One of the ironies of being a self-employed singing teacher is that the more successful you get, the… Read More »How to Save Time on Your Business Admin ⏱ 2 mins
The Single Biggest Marketing Mistake Singing Teachers Make ⏱ 2 mins
Discover the most common marketing mistake that singing teachers make online – and the easy way to fix it. Figuring out how to successfully market your singing teaching business can be a daunting prospect. Getting to grips with ever-changing algorithms… Read More »The Single Biggest Marketing Mistake Singing Teachers Make ⏱ 2 mins
Help! How Do I Tell My Students I’m Increasing My Prices? ⏱ 3 mins
Most singing teachers dread telling clients that they’re upping their prices. But there is a way to do it with confidence and authority. Read on to discover how. Every singing teacher reaches a point where they need to increase their… Read More »Help! How Do I Tell My Students I’m Increasing My Prices? ⏱ 3 mins
Tax Tips for Savvy Freelancers ⏱ 3 mins
Feeling squeezed by the cost of living crisis? Follow these simple steps to ensure you don’t pay more tax than you need to. If you find yourself yawning at the mere mention of the word ‘tax’, you’re not alone. Many… Read More »Tax Tips for Savvy Freelancers ⏱ 3 mins
Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay on Track When You’re a Freelancer ⏱ 3 mins
If your to-do list makes you feel anxious instead of inspired, it’s time to act. Coach and author Simone Niles explains how to take control of your life goals. Running your own business is no easy feat. Along with the… Read More »Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay on Track When You’re a Freelancer ⏱ 3 mins
Balancing Act: Pregnancy, Parenthood and Teaching Singing ⏱ 3 mins
How do you manage morning sickness and maternity leave when you’re self-employed? Two expectant vocal coaches share their stories on juggling pregnancy and singing teaching. Keeping a singing studio afloat can be demanding at the best of times, but even… Read More »Balancing Act: Pregnancy, Parenthood and Teaching Singing ⏱ 3 mins
Ten tips for a better work/life balance
Alexa Terry shares time-saving, stress-busting tips to help self-employed singing teachers enjoy a better work/life balance. There’s a lot more to running a vocal coaching studio than simply working with students. As sole traders, we often undertake multiple roles, including… Read More »Ten tips for a better work/life balance
Digital marketing 101: Learn how to grow your business online
A new digital marketing course explains how singing teachers can build their brand and their business.
How to start a singing school
David Valks went from working in the recruitment industry to starting his own singing school. Read on for his tips on marketing, pricing and bookings.
How to make your 2021 goals a reality
2020 has been bonkers, but the New Year is just around the corner. While we may not be able to welcome it with tight hugs and wet kisses, we can make a start on our 2021 teaching goals.
Courses and workshops for singing teachers
Here’s a list of courses, workshops and conferences to help singing teachers continue their professional development and sharpen their business skills.
Being a self employed singing teacher
Being self employed has its perks. However, being solely responsible for all aspects of a business comes with its own set of obstacles, and we may find ourselves trying to combat symptoms of ‘Sole-Traderitis’: I love my boss; she doesn’t… Read More »Being a self employed singing teacher