Burnout taught me a lesson I wish I'd learned much earlier: taking care of ourselves isn't selfish. It's one of the most important things we can do for our students.

If you’re wrestling with the fear of raising your lesson fees, this gentle reflection offers encouragement, honesty, and space to think intentionally about the way forward.

A gentle reflection for private music teachers on why taking time off is essential for sustainable teaching, renewed creativity, and long-term wellbeing.