We’re very excited to announce our Students and Young Professionals Online Webinar Series – a brilliant free opportunity for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and young professionals to gain valuable insights as they begin their teaching careers!
This four-part webinar series is designed to support emerging musicians on their teaching journeys, offering practical guidance, inspiration, and expert advice every step of the way.
Throughout the series, we’ll explore key topics including:
- Running a music school or private studio
- Choosing and managing repertoire
- Interview and job preparation
- Overcoming common teaching challenges
Whether you are just starting out or are looking to refine your teaching practice, this series is packed with insights, strategies, and encouragement to help you grow and succeed!
Hit the Right Note: Starting Your Own Music Studio (1/4)
Are you thinking about starting your own music studio? Perhaps you’re a music teacher ready to take the next step and establish your own space, but you’re unsure where to begin.
Whether you need advice on renting a suitable venue, setting fair lesson fees, creating contracts or attracting new students, this session will offer valuable insights into every stage of the journey.
When? Sunday 23rd November, 3pm.
Where? Online, Zoom. Click here to register for free!
For more information, visit: https://epta-uk.org/events/hit-the-right-note-starting-your-own-music-studio-student-and-young-professionals-webinar/
So you want to be a piano teacher? Essential Resources, Repertoire and What to Prepare for (2/4)
Are you preparing to teach piano – perhaps for the first time – or looking to refresh your approach? This webinar offers a practical, scenario-based exploration of what piano teaching involves, focusing on the skills, resources, and support that help teachers thrive.
Led by Greta Gasser, the session will walk through four realistic teaching scenarios: the first lesson, choosing repertoire, developing core skills, and motivating disengaged students. Participants will also discover opportunities for training, mentoring, networking, and continuing professional development (CPD) designed to support early-career piano teachers.
When? Sunday 7th December, 3pm.
Where? Online, Zoom. Click here to register for free!
For more information, visit: https://epta-uk.org/events/so-you-want-to-be-a-piano-teacher-essential-resources-repertoire-and-what-to-prepare-for-students-young-professionals-webinar-series/
Landing the Role: Applying for Teaching Jobs and Acing the Interview (3/4)
Applying for a teaching job – whether at a state school, independent school, music trust, studio, charity, or organisation – can be a daunting prospect and an emotional rollercoaster.
This webinar offers valuable insights from Claire Vane, who brings her expertise and experience in recruitment from an HR perspective, and Anthony Williams, who has over 30 years of experience appointing, appraising, and providing references for instrumental teachers.
Together, they’ll explore what prospective employers are really looking for in a CV, how to make your application stand out, and how to impress at interview.
When? Sunday 8th February, 3pm.
Where? Online, Zoom. Registration will open in 2026.
For more information, visit: https://epta-uk.org/events/landing-the-role-applying-for-teaching-jobs-and-acing-the-interview-students-and-young-professionals-webinar/
Between Gigs and Grades: Navigating the Professional Challenges of Teaching (4/4)
Tricky parents, Unrealistic Expectations, Talking About Fees, Self-Identity, Self-Esteem, and Professional Growth – these are some of the areas that teachers often navigate outside of lesson time.
In this webinar, Roberta Wolff (Module Leaders and Professor PGCert Performance Teaching GSMD) invites you to explore what happens between the lessons and how to thrive as a creative practitioner in the performing arts. The session will offer practical insights into managing parent-teacher relationships. setting healthy boundaries, and maintaining confidence and motivation in your teaching career.
When? Sunday 26th April, 3pm.
Where? Online, Zoom. Registration will open in 2026.
For more information, visit: https://epta-uk.org/events/between-gigs-and-grades-navigating-the-professional-challenges-of-teaching-students-and-young-professionals-webinar/
