Can I Teach My Guitar Students At Home Now?

So can a private face to face guitar lesson now go ahead? The latest guidance for out-of-school settings (covering guitar tuition) states that from 12 April, face-to-face activities can be offered to all children without restriction on the reasons for which they may attend. Teachers should ensure that their studios and activities are risked-assessed and Covid-secure, and they should follow the Government’s guidance on working in other people’s homes where necessary.

Where provision includes indoor musical groups, the out-of-school settings guidance states that providers should keep children in small groups of no more than 15 and at least one staff member. Groups of any size are permitted outdoors. If possible, all groups should consist of the same children each time they attend. Public performances are not yet permitted.

The latest guidance for FE colleges (covering independent training providers) states that students of all ages can participate in face-to-face learning. We understand this to include adult learners in private tuition where activities are appropriately risk-assessed and Covid-secure.

Because of the increased risk of Covid to older adults, we advise our teachers to take extra care when working with adult learners, and to refer to the Government’s performing arts guidance for additional safety measures. Guitar teachers may wish to consider whether some provision could remain online for now.