Music Teacher Research Survey

Hi. Thank you for taking a few minutes to answer the few questions for our music teacher research survey.

Please be as specific as possible. We welcome all opinions and experiences...It's only by sharing your truth that we can elevate the experience for music teachers.

For our purposes:

an independent studio owners is one who teaches for themselves and is paid by clients directly.
a contractor is paid by another business and receives a 1099 form.
an employee is paid by another business, whether full or part time and received a W2 form.

IF there's an idea, concern, or comment you want to share with us outside of this survey, please share your contact info on the final page of the survey. We'd welcome learning more from you and your experiences if you'd like to share beyond this survey.

Thanks.

Deanna Maio

Director and Founder

Confident Voice Studio

Portland, Oregon

How long have you been teaching?

Under 2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10+ years

How long have you been an independent studio owner?

Under 2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10+ years

Complete the sentence. Teaching is how I earn:

75% or more of my income

51-74% or more of my income

25-50% of my total income

24% or less of my total income

When working at a school/organization as an Independent Contractor (1099) or a W2 employee, what did you like BEST about the experience? What did the school or organization do or provide to create a GREAT experience for you?

When working at a school/organization as an Independent Contractor (1099) or a W2 employee, what did you like LEAST about the experience? What did the school or organization do, not do, or not provide to reduce your satisfaction with the experience?

When working as an independent studio owner, what did/do you like BEST about the business part (not the teaching part)?

When working as an independent studio owner, what did/do you like LEAST about the business part (not the teaching part)?

IF you have worked as an Contractor or employee please complete the following.

Imagine you were considering accepting a teaching position at a privately owned independent school/organization.

Please rate how important the benefits below would be to you IF they were offered by a school offering you a teaching position.

1 star means is "not important to me. I don't care at all about that benefit."

5 star means is "very important to me. I would not accept the job without it."

IF YOU HAVEN'T taught as a contractor or employee at an independent school. Please skip this question.


The ability to work there as an Independent Contractor	Not ImportantVery Important
The ability to work there as a W2 employee	Not ImportantVery Important
No makeup lessons or scheduling outside of your availability	Not ImportantVery Important
Not traveling to client homes	Not ImportantVery Important
Paid time off (vacation days, sick time, touring, etc)	Not ImportantVery Important
No Marketing, Selling, Policy, Scheduling or Billing Hassles	Not ImportantVery Important
A teacher library of method books, repertoire, resources, etc	Not ImportantVery Important
Access to practice space when not teaching	Not ImportantVery Important
A manager/supervisor that also teaches and brings considerable experience	Not ImportantVery Important
A team of other teachers dedicated to collaborating and supporting each other	Not ImportantVery Important
Dental insurance	Not ImportantVery Important
Medical insurance	Not ImportantVery Important
Life insurance	Not ImportantVery Important
Vision insurance	Not ImportantVery Important
public transportation passes or other travel reimbursement	Not ImportantVery Important
401k or other retirement options	Not ImportantVery Important
Parties, mixers, or social events with other school teachers and staff	Not ImportantVery Important
In studio Massages	Not ImportantVery Important
Sponsor Employee Participation in 5K/10K walks/runs or Marathons	Not ImportantVery Important
Gym membership reimbursement	Not ImportantVery Important
MVP/MIP/Rookie of the Year Awards	Not ImportantVery Important
Rewards for Years of Service	Not ImportantVery Important
Maternity and Paternity Leave	Not ImportantVery Important
Quarterly lunch/dinner with the studio director/owner	Not ImportantVery Important
Bonuses for Performance Day of Service – company shuts down to do a volunteering activity for the day	Not ImportantVery Important
Bonuses for Client Retention	Not ImportantVery Important
Charity Donation Matching	Not ImportantVery Important
Personal Paid time off Volunteering days	Not ImportantVery Important
Logo shirts to wear while teaching	Not ImportantVery Important
Telecommuting/Teach from Home Days	Not ImportantVery Important
Extended time-off around Holidays	Not ImportantVery Important
Paid Time Off on Your Birthday or Birthday week	Not ImportantVery Important
Credit/Discount for house cleaning/dry cleaning	Not ImportantVery Important
Car Detailing or Wash (Free or at Savings)	Not ImportantVery Important
Free/Discounted Massages	Not ImportantVery Important
Free/Discounted Mani/Pedi	Not ImportantVery Important
Fresh flowers/plants in teaching rooms	Not ImportantVery Important
Employee of the Month Parking Spot	Not ImportantVery Important
Free smartphone for business and personal use	Not ImportantVery Important
Mentor program	Not ImportantVery Important
Employee referral program (you refer another teacher and get a bonus)	Not ImportantVery Important
Stipend for professional development	Not ImportantVery Important
Continuing education opportunities	Not ImportantVery Important
Financial Wellness Training	Not ImportantVery Important
Student referral program (you refer a student and get a bonus)	Not ImportantVery Important
Free coffee and tea	Not ImportantVery Important
Employee discount on mobile phones/service	Not ImportantVery Important
IPads (or other tech) in teaching rooms for games and resources teachers could use with students Subscriptions to professional organization (like MTNA or NATS)	Not ImportantVery Important
Free/Discounted Music Lessons for yourself	Not ImportantVery Important
Free/Discounted Music Lessons for your family	Not ImportantVery Important

Hypothetically, if you could choose continuing education to support your development as a teacher or a business owner (not as a musician), what would you want to learn? What results would you want it to help you create?

Rate your level of agreement with the statements below.

	0 - Doesn't Apply to Me, 1 - Strongly Disagree,2 -Disagree,3 -Neither Agree Nor Disagree,4 - Agree,5- Strongly Agree
I was prepared to run an independent teacher studio business when I started my business	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I was prepared to teach and get results for my students when I started teaching	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I was prepared to market and sell my services when I started my independent studio business	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I was prepared to have healthy boundaries and policies when I started my independent studio business	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I have the skills, habits, and resources I need to be the kind of teacher I want to be.	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I have the skills, habits, and resources I need to be successful at marketing and selling my services.	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
I have the skills, habits, and resources I need to be successful as a business owner	1 2 3 4 5 Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree

My biggest challenge(s) with running my independent studio are: (not the teaching part)

My biggest challenge(s) with teaching are: (not the business part)

Anything else you'd like to share? Comments, questions, or concerns?

Remember this survey is anonymous unless you tell us who you are on the next page.

IF you want us to follow up with you on something, please include your email address (at least) on the next page.

Thanks!

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