Ritz Music Teacher Programme
For students and musicians who want to start and run their own music teaching business. Twelve private, one-to-one masterclasses with Michael.
EnquireProgramme highlights
Teaching with confidence
Learn to plan lessons, set goals and support your students’ progress.
Your own syllabus
From first lesson to Grade 8, prepared for Trinity and ABRSM examinations.
Running your own business
Organise your teaching year, communicate with families and use the Ritz Music templates for terms and subscriptions.
Developing your practice
Explore how to develop your own teaching business and the licensed studio application pathway.
Who this programme is for
This is a course for students and musicians preparing to start their own music teaching business. It brings together teaching practice, lesson planning, examination preparation and the practical work of running a business. You will work privately with Michael, one-to-one. It is separate from applying to teach at Ritz Music.
Already an experienced teacher?
You do not need to take this course to apply to teach at Ritz Music.
Applicants must hold Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity), have made at least 50 pupil examination entries at any grade, and have at least five years’ teaching experience.
Apply to teach at Ritz MusicProgramme levels
Foundation
The Trial Lesson (one day). Pricing and Your Value (one day).
Core
Ritz Music Teacher Programme: twelve private, one-to-one masterclasses with Michael, online over twelve weeks.
Programme with Observation
everything in the core programme, plus sitting in on a live lesson with Michael and a mock examination with one of your own students.
The syllabus
Foundations
Your niche and how you position yourself, what you bring to the table (recording sessions, performance coaching, songwriting, holiday workshops, online lessons), the trial lesson, and your own syllabus.
The craft of teaching
Focus, student goals, practice, and teaching online.
Examinations
Trinity and ABRSM, and preparing students for the exam room.
Your practice
Planning your teaching year, professional communication, terms, pricing and subscriptions, and developing your own practice.
On completion
Use what you have learned to plan and develop your own music teaching business. Graduates who wish to open their own studio may apply for the licensed Ritz Music studio pathway. Completing this course does not constitute an offer of a teaching role at Ritz Music.
Course enquiry
Tell us about your musical background and the teaching business you would like to start.
Frequently asked questions
Which programme is right for me?
Send an enquiry and Ritz Music will recommend one.
Who is the course for?
Students and musicians who want to start and run their own music teaching business. Tell us about your musical background and goals when you enquire.
Is the programme online?
Yes. Foundation days and lesson observation may also take place at the Richmond studio.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, Ritz Music Certified Teacher.
What does the business side cover?
Planning your teaching year, communicating with students and families, terms and subscriptions, and the practical work of running your own teaching business.
Is it taught in groups?
No. Every masterclass is one-to-one with Michael.
Do I need this course to teach at Ritz Music?
No. Teaching applications are separate from course enquiries. Ritz teaching applicants must hold Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity), have made at least 50 pupil examination entries at any grade, and have at least five years’ teaching experience.