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 outlookA 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.

Introduction: So You Want to be a Music Teacher?Chapter 1: The Very, Very, Very Important Work of Savvy Music TeachersChapter 2: 9 Savvy rules to Teaching ProsperityChapter 3: Stream 1: LessonsChapter 4: Stream 2: ClassesChapter 5: Stream 3: CampsChapter 6: Stream 4: EventsChapter 7: Stream 5: TechnologyChapter 8: Stream 6: ProductsChapter 9: Stream 7: AdditionalChapter 10: Setting Up ShopChapter 11: Filling Your StudioChapter 12: Time/Life ManagementChapter 13: Winning the Money GameChapter 14: Your Financial Picture in Five StepsChapter 15: The Savvy Music Teacher Career BlueprintCoda: Staying InspiredAppendix A: Financial WorksheetsAppendix B: The SMT Earning BlueprintAppendix C: The SMT Impact BlueprintAppendix D: Sample SMT DocumentsAppendix E: Further ReadingFeatured Artist IndexIndex