Is it possible to have a music teaching career that is meaningful, artistically fulfilling, and financially self-supporting? The Savvy Music Teacher unveils a clear, realistic, dollar-for-dollar blueprint for earning a steady income as a music teacher, increasing impact and income simultaneously. This comprehensive resource reveals an entrepreneurial process with lessons that cannot be found anywhere else. Armed with Cutler's expert guidance, readers will learn to develop: · A thriving studio with a transformative curriculum · Multiple income/impact streams · Innovation strategies for every aspect of business and art · Powerhouse marketing · Time management skills · Financial literacy and independence · An inspired career outlook A must-read for music students, aspiring studio owners, early career instructors, and established gurus, The Savvy Music Teacher is packed with actionable advice written in accessible language. Real-life experiences from successful teacher-entrepreneurs are featured throughout.

David Cutler balances a varied profile as a jazz and classical composer, pianist, educator, arranger, author, and sought-after speaker. His first book, The Savvy Musician, has influenced a whole generation of musicians from across the globe. Cutler serves as the University of South Carolina's Director of Music Entrepreneurship.

Introduction: So You Want to be a Music Teacher? Chapter 1: The Very, Very, Very Important Work of Savvy Music Teachers Chapter 2: 9 Savvy rules to Teaching Prosperity Chapter 3: Stream 1: Lessons Chapter 4: Stream 2: Classes Chapter 5: Stream 3: Camps Chapter 6: Stream 4: Events Chapter 7: Stream 5: Technology Chapter 8: Stream 6: Products Chapter 9: Stream 7: Additional Chapter 10: Setting Up Shop Chapter 11: Filling Your Studio Chapter 12: Time/Life Management Chapter 13: Winning the Money Game Chapter 14: Your Financial Picture in Five Steps Chapter 15: The Savvy Music Teacher Career Blueprint Coda: Staying Inspired Appendix A: Financial Worksheets Appendix B: The SMT Earning Blueprint Appendix C: The SMT Impact Blueprint Appendix D: Sample SMT Documents Appendix E: Further Reading Featured Artist Index Index