Private Music Teacher's Survey results

Below are the results of the 2012 private music teacher's survey for Newfoundland:

22 people responded.

1. age group

21-29                                                                                 10.5%
30-39                                                                                 21.1%,
40-49                                                                                 31.6%,
50-59                                                                                 15.6%,
60 and over                                                                         21.1%

2. primary instrument and other:

piano as 1st or 2nd instrument                                            63.63%
theory as well as instrument                                                63.63%
voice, 1st or 2nd instrument                                                36.36%
only voice                                                                          9%
harp                                                                                  9%
instrumental instruction (plus other)                                     22.72%
choir                                                                                 4.5%

3.method of payment:

monthly, in some manner,
50%  through post dated cheques                                       81.81%

other, to include 1, 2, or 3 equal amounts,
or every 2 weeks                                                               18.18%

4.education:

certificate                                                                          4.5%
university,non specific                                                        18.18%
bachelor degree (many varieties)                                          27.27%
masters                                                                             41%
DMA                                                                                  9%

5 .number of hours taught per week:

part time 1-9 hours                                                            42.35%
full time 11-30 hours                                                          52.38%              

                        mean number of hours taught is between  19-27 hours

highest amount of lesson length taught, 1/2 hour (40, 45 and 60 minute lessons in lower amounts)

6. hourly fee:

hourly fees are all over the board, ranging from $17.75- $100.00 an hour. Fees generally are commensurate with education level.

                                             average :   $46.93 per hour

$75.00 and over                                                                 9%
$60.00 range                                                                     4.5%
$50.00 range                                                                     18.18%
$40.00 range                                                                     27.27%
$30.00 range                                                                     22.72%
$20.00 range                                                                     9%

                         the mean number of lesson offered per year:   34

                     a  range from 30-40 lessons offered per year was reported.

7. Group lessons:

There were 5 respondents to this question.

                          average hourly group rate                    $12.95
                                           ( range $ 10-$16)

8. Extra time, registration fee:

free time/work offered                                                   72.72%
no free time offered                                                      28.57%

registration fee collected ($10)                                      9%

9. annual income:

part time respondents ($6000.00- $16,200)    average salary     $ 10.787.50
full time respondents ($28,000- $70,000)           average salary   $ 43,760.00 (St Johns-Carbonear)

10. rate increase:

yes to raised rates in the last 5 years                                 50%
will not raise rates in 2012                                                  63.63%
will raise rates in 2012 ($1-$5)                                            36.36%

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                                            It is recommended that:

-all provinces in Canada conduct similar studies, and Canada calculate a national salary average and other.

-Recommendations are made locally as guideline fee structures and suggested wage increase to equal yearly inflation. This will help initiate and maintain a professional standard for everyone.
 (watch this site for recommendations)


Thank you for participating in the study.