As more and more schools do away with music programs, private music teachers are becoming the main source for many people to learn an instrument. Long seen as a 'hobby' profession, teaching music has now taken its place as one of the most successful self-employment careers. Being a successful music teacher is not just about being a musician one must be a business person, psychologist, promoter, and marketer, as well as a teacher. Many people's home studios do not succeed as well as they could because they don't have a complete grasp on everything it takes to run a successful studio. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching Music on Your Own gives prospective teachers (and existing ones) all of the tools they need to start and run a profitable, respected studio. The comprehensive guide covers every aspect of running a studio, including: bull; bull;Setting up a studio bull;Lessons in the home versus traveling to students bull;Finding students bull;Advertising and marketing bull;Scheduling and cancellation policies bull;Contracts for students and parents bull;Group lessons and recitals bull;Fee schedules and basic pricing principles bull;Billing and payment bull;Creating a curriculum bull;Student relations (working with students and parents, special needs children, etc.) bull;Modern pedagogy (using computer games and programs in the studio) bull;Working with schools bull;Associations, education, and certifications bull;Insurance and tax information bull;Resources for teachers Whether teaching full time or part time, The Complete Idiot's Guide toTeaching Music on Your Own is an indispensable reference for any musician running a studio.