The Funding and Finance Workshop

Secure Your Music Program's Future:

Master Funding & Finance for Music Teachers

Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 | Format: Live Online (via Zoom) | Time: 6 PM Eastern, 3 PM Pacific

Struggling to Find funding for your school or studio program? You’re Not Alone.

As a music teacher, getting enough funding for your curricular objectives and projects can feel like an uphill battle. Balancing educational value with student interest, adapting to diverse skill levels, and working within tight budgets—it’s a lot. But it doesn’t have to be this hard.

Join the Music Teacher Guild Funding and Finance Workshop and learn the exact strategies to fund your program's success. We’ll tackle these challenges head-on with actionable strategies, hands-on activities, and personalized advice. You’ll leave this live, interactive session with practical tools, curated resources, and a renewed confidence in your funding and finance prowess.

  • TBD - add your preference to the waitlist form!

    6:30PM Eastern

    5:30PM Central

    4:30PM Mountain

    3:30PM Pacific

  • We do workshops a little differently here. Plan for a highly interactive session!

    We’ll do a short welcome at the beginning of the workshop, then divide into breakout rooms.

    You’ll have 1 hour in one breakout room, then the 2nd hour in another breakout room of your choice.

    Breakout room topics:
    How to Write Winning Grants
    Confident Funding Requests
    Maximizing Fundraising (Without Selling)
    Understanding Accounting
    Funding Without Fundraising

  • 2 Hours + an online course to support you after the event

  • Online.

    Registration is managed through our robust online booking app. You will have to create a profile in the app to register for this workshop.

    (Zoom link provided upon registration)

What You’ll Gain From This Workshop and the Online Course

Learn:

Confident Fundraising: Learn proven techniques to confidently request and secure funding

Hidden Opportunities: Discover untapped funding sources specifically for music education

Strategic Fund Management: Master the essentials of budgeting and financial planning

Grant Writing Success: Develop compelling grant proposals that get approved

Program Sustainability: Design long-term financial strategies for continued growth

And more!

We do workshops a little differently here.

Plan for a highly interactive session!

We’ll do a short welcome at the beginning of the workshop, then divide into breakout rooms.

You’ll have 1 hour in one breakout room then the 2nd hour in another breakout room of your choice.

Breakout room topics:
How to Write Winning Grants
Confident Funding Requests
Maximizing Fundraising (Without Selling)
Understanding Accounting
Funding Without Fundraising

Don't let limited resources hold back your students' musical potential. Join the waitlist now and take the first step toward building a fully-funded, thriving music education program.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for…

  • K-12 Music Teachers seeking to expand their program

  • Private Studio Owners looking to grow their business

  • Music Educators wanting to provide more opportunities for their students

Don’t Wait—Seats Are Limited!

We’re keeping this event intimate to ensure personalized support, so spots are limited. Reserve your seat now to secure your spot and start 2025 with fresh ideas and tools to make your funding plans easier and more effective.

Guild workshops are different.

Breakout Discussions: Share challenges and swap resources with other teachers in content-specific groups.

Interactive Sessions: Learn practical strategies from experienced educators.

Real-Time Solutions: Work through your funding challenges with support from peers and workshop leaders.

PD Certificate: Earn a Professional Development Certificate for attending live, perfect for demonstrating your commitment to growth.

Register now and receive our comprehensive Resource Toolkit:

  • Ready-to-use funding proposal templates

  • Grant application checklists and guides

  • Budget planning spreadsheets

  • Donor communication scripts

  • Resource directory of music education grants

  • Step-by-step implementation guides for your specific funding needs

Exclusive Bonus Package

($197 Value - FREE)

Connect with the MTG Commons Community

By registering for the workshop, you’ll gain free access to the MTG Commons, our exclusive online community for music educators.

  • Collaborate with other workshop participants.

  • Continue discussions and resource-sharing long after the workshop ends.

  • Join a supportive network of teachers navigating the same challenges you face.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The workshop is a 2.5-hour interactive session that will cover essential topics on funding and finance. It includes guided practice, live discussions, and a Q&A section.

  • Yes! The workshop is completely free.

  • This workshop is specifically designed for K-12 music teachers and private studio owners who want to secure more funding for their programs or businesses. Whether you're looking to purchase new instruments, expand your space, or provide more opportunities for your students, you'll learn practical strategies to achieve your goals.

  • Yes! You’ll have access to the online community and be given access to the Funding Course (a $197 value).

  • The Music Teacher Guild is committed to empowering music educators with the resources and knowledge they need to create sustainable, thriving programs.

  • Yes! All attendees who participate live will receive a Professional Development Certificate that you can use to demonstrate your commitment to growth and professional learning.

  • The MTG Commons is our private online community for music educators. By registering for the workshop, you’ll gain free access to connect with other attendees, share resources, and continue the conversation long after the workshop ends.

  • Yes! Sponsorship is a great way to connect with K-12 music educators. Contact us at hello@musicteacherguild.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, or complete the form on this page.

  • We’d love your help in sharing this opportunity! You can:

    • Share our registration page link on social media.

    • Tell your colleagues and fellow music educators about the event.

    • Post about it in your school or community music networks.

Could Your Brand Benefit if Music Programs had More Funding?

Want to connect with an engaged audience of K-12 and private lesson educators? Sponsoring The Funding and Finance Workshop is the perfect opportunity to:

  • Promote your brand to an audience of passionate early-career teachers.

  • Showcase your solutions, tools, or educational products in our communities.

  • Align with a mission-driven event that supports music educators and their students.

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • Logo placement on all event materials and emails.

  • A featured spot on our workshop landing page.

  • Opportunities to include your resources in the exclusive Pathways to Funding online course.