The ISM's Register of Professional Private Music Teachers is a comprehensive directory of music teachers, offering a guarantee of professional status through membership of the ISM. Before being admitted to the Register, teachers must go through a stringent vetting process to demonstrate that they are professionally qualified and experienced music teachers. Currently a wide range of instruments are offered from violin, singing and piano teachers to guitar, cello and trumpet. Registered teachers are based throughout the UK.

Music teachers listed in this Register are all members of the ISM and members of the ISM's Private Teachers Section. The teachers are listed only after ISM colleagues and officials have scrutinised their qualifications, experience and achievements. This rigorous approach is applied to each instrument offered.

The ISM expects its members to demonstrate professionalism, service and dedication.

A member of the ISM Register of Professional Private Music Teachers will:

• be a fully professional, trained music teacher;
• be interested in the musical development of each student and expected to prepare an individual programme of study for each pupil;
• be expected to sustain an interest in their own professional skills and development;
• charge a professional fee for providing a professional service which will include preparation, marking, record keeping and planning;
• be expected to maintain their own business records, usually as a self-employed musician.

ISM Registered Teachers are required to follow the ISM Code of Ethics, the ISM Code of Practice for Private Music Teachers and the ISM Child Protection Policy.

Child Protection

At the time of their entry to the ISM Register of Professional Private Music Teachers, all members are required to submit to appropriate vetting checks including a Criminal Records Bureau check or a former DCSF List 99 check.

Any complaints about the conduct of members of the Register should be addressed to the Chief Executive. All complaints will be investigated and if substantiated may lead to the removal of the member from the Register.

If you are a music teacher and would like to join the Register, you will need to join the ISM first. If you are already an ISM member and would like to apply to join the Register, please contact head office.