

If You Are Teaching High-Level Students, You Need High-Level Credentials.

You Should Be Able To Communicate Ideas Clearly.You Should Be Competent On Your Instrument(s).Minimum Requirements To Teaching Privately.How does one become a teacher? What credentials do you need? In this guide, I’ll walk you through the minimum requirements for private teaching as well as some easy steps to get started, and some tips from someone who’s been there! But for musicians, you’re probably already used to that. Teaching young kids can be frustrating – a lot of kids are only in music lessons because their parents put them there, and then all of a sudden you become a glorified babysitter instead of being a music teacher.īeing a music teacher means you’re self-employed, so if you don’t work, you don’t make money. Teaching is hard work, and many people find it exhausting (that’s why I quit). Of course, it’s not all sunshine and daisies.

Even if you suddenly move cities (as musicians are often apt to do), music stores are always hiring, and you can put up a few ads and start building a practice. It’s also a relatively easy job to settle into quickly, no matter where you end up. Teaching can be very rewarding, especially if you have students who are excited about learning! My favorite part about teaching was always showing a student something that blew my mind when I learned it, and watch as their eyes go wide with excitement.
