Independent Piano Teacher Survey Background Info * 1. Do you have a degree in music? Yes No In Progress Other (please specify) * 2. What is your highest completed music degree? Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree Other (please specify) * 3. Do you currently teach piano lessons as a substantial portion of your income? Yes No * 4. How many students do you currently teach? <5 5-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 40+ * 5. Did you initially have difficulty reaching your desired studio capacity? Yes No * 6. How many years have you taught piano lessons? <1 1-5 6-10 11-20 21-30 30+ * 7. What is your gender? Female Male Prefer not to say * 8. Are you satisfied with your current income generated as an independent music teacher? Absolutely! I make plenty with room to spare! Somewhat, although I wish I had a little extra. Not yet, but I plan to be in the near future once I get a few more students. No, but it's OK because my spouse/significant other supports us. Not at all satisfied, with no hope for improved income in the future. Absolutely! I make plenty with room to spare! Somewhat, although I wish I had a little extra. Not yet, but I plan to be in the near future once I get a few more students. No, but it's OK because my spouse/significant other supports us. Not at all satisfied, with no hope for improved income in the future. * 9. Where do you teach? Independently - in my home Independently - in a commercial space Independently - traveling to student homes Independently - combination of locations Combination of Independent teaching and working for a school At a community school At a church Other (please specify) * 10. How much time do you spend on average per week on managing your studio (scheduling, managing payments, emails, accounting, marketing, all non-teaching tasks)? <1 hour 1-5 hours 6-10 hours 10 + hours Other (please specify) * 11. How long do you intend to continue as a professional piano teacher? <1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years 10+ years * 12. How satisfied are you with current perceptions of independent piano teachers as professionals? Absolutely satisfied (I feel like my field gets the respect it deserves) Mostly satisfied, with a few exceptions. Split (half of people seem to have a good perception, half do not) Unsatisfied, with a few exceptions. Completely unsatisfied (most people I intereact with do not give my field the respect it deserves) Absolutely satisfied (I feel like my field gets the respect it deserves) Mostly satisfied, with a few exceptions. Split (half of people seem to have a good perception, half do not) Unsatisfied, with a few exceptions. Completely unsatisfied (most people I intereact with do not give my field the respect it deserves) * 13. Describe any issues/stereotypes that you have dealt with regarding public perception of piano teachers as professionals. Next