Contracts and forms for tutors and private music teachers
Most disputes in private teaching are about missed lessons and money: who pays for a late cancellation, how make-ups work, and what happens when a family stops coming mid-month.
The packs below put those rules in writing for parents and adult students, along with the forms you use every week: intake, session notes, progress reports and invoices.
Templates
Tutoring Business Contract & Forms Pack
Tutoring agreement, student intake, session log, progress report and invoice for an independent tutor.
Music Teacher Studio Policy & Lesson Forms
Studio policy, lesson agreement, practice logs and tuition invoices for a private music teacher or small music school.
Paperwork checklist: tutors & music teachers
| Document | Why you need it | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Tutoring agreement | Rates, packages, cancellations and make-ups, signed by the parent or adult student. | Tutoring Forms Pack · $15 |
| Studio policy and lesson agreement | Tuition model, missed-lesson policy and withdrawal notice for a music studio. | Music Studio Forms · $15 |
| Progress reports | A monthly update parents can read in two minutes. | Tutoring Forms Pack · $15 |
| Lessons, packages and payments | Lessons used, balances and monthly invoices per student. | Not included (state-specific) |
Guides
- Tutoring contract template: what to include and how to set your terms
What to put in a tutoring contract with parents: packages, cancellations, make-ups, online sessions and refunds, with a worked package example.
- Music lesson contract and studio policy: what to include
What a music lesson contract and studio policy should cover: tuition, make-ups, swap lists, late fees and withdrawal, plus a worked monthly tuition example.
Questions
Do these work for online lessons?
Yes. The tutoring pack includes an online addendum covering the platform, recording and tech requirements.
Can I change the cancellation policy?
Yes. Notice periods, fees and make-up rules are yellow placeholders you set once.