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Why Join Our Team?
Teaching a nationally recognized program makes it easy!
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Here are the top 4 reasons teachers choose Let's Play Music!
Our Teachers Love the Support We Offer
"Teacher Support is Unmatched"
The teacher support in this company is far and above any other I have experienced. The mentoring and tools available are simply unmatched. I credit much of my success to the way this company supports its teachers.
Luanne Harms, Peachtree City, GA
What age do you most enjoy teaching?
What matches up best with your musical skillsets?
How much teaching space do you have?
Would you like to teach part-time or full-time?
Can you teach during the day, after school, or both?
Which Curriculum is Right For You?
Potential Income
$200/semester
($50/month)
8-12 Families
3-4 Classes
$1800
Suggested Tuition Rate
Typical
Class size
Number of Classes
Monthly Income with
3 full classes
$240-$320/semester
($60-80/month)
6-8 students
3-4 Classes
$2160
$440/semester
($110/month)
4-6 students
3-4 Classes
$1980
Financial Obligation
$1700 one-time fee or
$48/month for 3 years
$5 per family per teaching month
About $500
Classroom instruments and teaching items such as stuffed animals
Additional Materials
Teacher Support Fee
Licensing Fee
Legal Requirements
Complete a one-time FBI background check. Cost varies by location, is normally under $50. Teachers are required to have liability insurance for their studios. References provided - approximately $18–25/month depending on your state.
$2500 one-time fee or
$69/month for 3 years
$7 per student per teaching month
1st Year: about $400
2nd Year: about $800 for class keyboards and misc
3rd Year: about $50
$2500 one-time fee or
$99/month for 2 years
$8 per student per teaching month
Year I: about $1,500 for class keyboards and misc.
Year II: about $50
Time Commitment
30 min. lesson
15 lessons/semester
New teacher:
.5 -1.5 hours
Seasoned teacher:
10-15 min
3-4 classes
6 non-sequential semesters
Number of Classes
Preparation Time
Class duration
Curriculum duration
45, 50, 55 min. lessons
15 lessons/semester
New teacher:
1-2 hours
Seasoned teacher:
15-20 min.
3-4 classes
3 years
6 sequential semesters
60 min. lessons
15 lessons/semester
New teacher:
2-3 hours
Seasoned teacher:
20-30 min.
3-4 classes
2 years
4 sequential semesters
Teaching Facility Needs
Location options
Studio Space
Ideally, 2 separate areas for 8-12 children and caregiver.
About 400 sq. ft.
Home basement or converted garage
Commercial studio space
Ideally, 2 areas for 6-8 keyboards and an active area for student and caregiver
About 400 sq ft
Home family room and den or living room
Commercial studio space
Must accommodate 4-6 students and keyboards plus floor area for activities
About 200 sq ft
Home den or living room
Commercial studio space
Restrictions
Some municipalities restrict home businesses or number of people allowed in a home based business.
How Much Money Can You Make?
"More Money in Less Time"
Teaching private piano lessons was beginning to be too time-consuming. I now am making more money in less time since I can teach 4–7 students at a time in my classes.
Christine Cho, Calgary AB, Canada.
Complete Teacher Curriculum
"Why reinvent the wheel?"
When I first found Let's Play Music, I had been thinking about writing my own music curriculum. Then I discovered that all the work had already been done for me! Why reinvent the wheel? I love that the lesson plans are easy to follow and the lesson materials like posters, manipulatives, workbooks, etc., are ready to go with minimal prep.
Marianne Barrowes, Draper, UT
“Support makes a difference!"
Thank you so much for all the support and teaching. I wish I’d had this level of support as a brand new elementary school teacher. You make such a difference!
Anna Coles, Riverton, UT
"My Dream Job!"
Let's Play Music has provided me with the opportunity to work from home, use my degree to make good income, and grow personally. It is my dream job, I couldn't have imagined a better life!
Rachel Alldredge, Maple Valley WA.
We've Struck a Chord With Our Teachers!
See what these teachers have to say about Let's Play Music!
Submit the Application Form to get the process going! You then will receive instructions to create a 6-8 minute video of your teaching! Don't worry, we'll send you a detailed lesson plan to follow along with and an example video you can watch as you prepare.
Step 1
Submit Application & Demo Video
( 1-2 weeks to complete )
Our team will review your video to determine if you demonstrate the skills necessary for success. If approved, we will contact you for a video call interview.
Step 2
Interview
Congratulations! If you are accepted you will begin our onboarding process which includes singing your Licensing Agreement, selecting your Curriculum Training date, and setting up your profile on our website.
Step 3
Acceptance & Onboarding
Ready to Apply?
How Does Training Work?
Once you obtain your license to teach, you will begin your Teacher Training. The training consists of four units that will provide you with the necessary education, skills, and support to begin teaching your specific curriculum.
Preliminary Training:
The training includes videos and reading designed to help you set up your studio. You'll read over company policies and procedures as well as gain foundational insight into your curriculum.
Online—About 10 Hours
Curriculum Seminar:
This training covers the methods and philosophies of the curriculum. We demonstrate the activities and cover topics such as classroom management, music theory, Solfege, rhythm, technique, teaching practices, and the developmental needs of teaching children.
*Live—1 Full Day or Online—2 Weeks
Post-Seminar Prep:
The Post Seminar Prep will provide the steps to launch your studio to success! We provide training to help you recruit and support you in reaching your studio goals.
Online—1 Week
Teacher FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the licensing fees and the support fees? Why two fees?
A: Licensing fee is a one time fee that can be paid monthly or all at once. It includes in-person training seminars, teacher support, teaching materials, certification program, continuing education, and marketing tools.
Support fees are paid per student per teaching month. Support fees give personal access to our skilled mentoring teams, online teacher resource center, website exposure, office and administrative support, and semi-annual training meetings.
Q: Why the need for insurance and how much?
A: Liability insurance helps protect your business from claims that it caused bodily injury or property damage to someone else. The liability coverage must be a minimum of $500,000 and must name Let's Play Music as additionally insured. Teachers are required to have liability insurance for their studios. You can find your own insurance, or we can provide references for approximately $18-25/month depending on your state.
Q: Am I an employee of Let's Play Music?
A: No, you are not an employee, you are licensed to teach the curriculum. Teachers collect tuition directly from enrolled students. Teachers are independent and declare their income and pay taxes on that income. Teachers do not receive any paycheck from Let's Play Music.
Q: How do taxes work as a Let's Play Music teacher?
A: Since teachers are not direct employees of Let's Play Music but an independent business owner they are required to declare income and pay taxes accordingly. Let's Play Music cannot give any legal or tax advice since many factors will influence your specific needs and decisions. Consider consulting with an accountant.
Q: Do I need to be an LLC or sole proprietorship?
A: It is not required but completely up to you, the teacher. As a teacher for Let's Play Music, you are now a business owner. There are tax accounting and legal protections you may want to consider as you begin. Whether you form a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company (LLC), or a corporation, there are significant income tax consequences that flow from each. We cannot give any legal or tax advice since many factors will influence your specific needs and decisions. Consider contacting an accountant who will closely look at your circumstances and recommend the best set up for your specific situation.
Q: Do teachers recruit their own students?
A: Yes, teachers are solely responsible to recruit as many students as they want to teach. Let's Play Music offers marketing tools, images, social media posts, mentoring, and more to help teachers recruit. Ultimately, the teacher will contact the parents directly and provide them with the teacher's unique enrollment link. Parents enroll through the Let's Play Music website into the teacher's specific class and purchase materials for that class as part of the enrollment process. Teachers distribute materials to the students just prior to classes beginning.