Episode 12: You’re Not An Average Teacher, So Stop Charging An Average Rate
Why an average rate is only ever a starting point, and how to work out what you should actually be charging.
In this episode:
Why benchmark surveys like the ISM teacher fees survey are a ballpark, not a ceiling
The moment I realised I wasn't an average teacher, and what that meant for my rate
What your rate actually communicates to prospective families, before they ever meet you
A practical framework for working out what you should be charging
The very first time I raised my rate on an existing family, and what actually happened
The most common objections to charging properly, and honest reframes for each one
Links mentioned:
The Sustainable Studio (coming soon!)
ISM (Independent Society of Musicians) annual teacher fees survey
Vibrant Music Teaching Industry Report
Episode 5: How to Raise Your Fees and Secure Your Studio For September Without the Guilt
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