most contract templates for freelancers and independent contractors lack the specific sections, clauses, and conditions you need as a private music teacher.

So, I dug in and did the research (think Elle Woods in Legally Blonde), studied the necessary boilerplate clauses like Arbitration, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, Severability, and Force Majeure, and even pulled relevant public domain clauses from the SEC database (i.e. written by licensed attorneys).

The end result? A 7-page music studio contract template that's *completely customizable* so you can tailor it to you, your studio, and your students.

This legally binding contract template, carefully crafted to suit the specific needs of private music teachers and music studio owners, includes all the necessary clauses to protect both you as the teacher and your studio families, including details on the scope of services, payment schedule and late payments, terms and conditions of missed and canceled lessons, the safety and well-being of your students, and more.

With this pre-written contract template, you can:

• Outline the terms of the agreement, including the value being exchanged, tuition fees, safety and well-being, and policies around scheduling and cancellation

• Communicate your preferred payment methods, payment schedule, and late fee policy

• Describe your cancellation policy, including teacher-initiated and student-initiated cancellations, and what happens if lessons are canceled due to weather

• Cover your legal bases with clauses pertaining to liability, indemnification, how disputes will be handled, and more

Manage your private music studio with confidence knowing you have a solid contract in place.

Disclaimer

This legal template is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. We are not attorneys and this should not be construed as legal advice. The information provided is not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. 

Before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RESOURCE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

What's Included

• A Customizable Music Studio Contract Template: A carefully crafted, 7-page contract template (.docx file) designed specifically for music teachers and music studio owners. Inside, you'll find customizable sections and clauses detailing

  • scope of service

  • safety and well-being of students

  • lesson scheduling

  • payment information and schedule

  • late fee policy

  • missed lessons and cancellation policy (including force majeure)

  • indemnification

  • limitation of liability

  • general clauses that make your agreement legally binding

• 11-page PDF Resource: Includes tips on getting started, how to use this template, recommended legal resources, and an annotated list of essential contract components.

• 3 Curated Legal Resources: Develop a better understanding of what you need to know to ensure that you’re legally protected in your creative work with these legal tools and resources.