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ISM column: Teachers’ Pack for instrumental and vocal teachers

The Independent Society of Musicians shares some top tips from its updated Teachers' Pack – a free guide for instrumental and vocal teachers on building a thriving career.
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Being a music teacher is not just about imparting knowledge – it's also about growing your own skills and progressing your career.

The ISM Trust’s recently updated Teachers’ Pack is a useful guide for instrumental and vocal teachers, whether you are employed, working freelance in schools or teaching privately. It covers issues all music teachers need to know about, including contracts, fees, safeguarding, employment status, tax, finding work and professional development, as well as looking after your health and wellbeing.

The Teachers’ Pack is a free resource created by the ISM Trust, the sister charity of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM). The Trust offers high quality professional development to everyone working in music.Take a look at some top tips from the Teachers’ Pack below.

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