Do I Need To Wear A Face Mask To Teach Guitar?

The Government’s guidance for out-of-school settings (covering guitar tuition) states that face-to-face activities can be offered to all children. 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.

Face masks are no longer recommended in teaching situations, for both teachers and pupils. The Government recommends that face coverings should be worn by teachers, staff and visitors in other situations where social distancing is not possible (for example, when moving around in corridors and communal areas).

Self-employed teachers should be able to stipulate their own policy on face coverings. Private teachers who wish to continue using face coverings should discuss this with parents and pupils.

The requirement to limit groups of children to no more than 15 has been removed. This applies both indoors and outdoors. However, Covid-secure measures are still required.

The Government’s 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 members to take extra care when working with adult learners, and to refer to the Government’s performing arts guidance for additional safety measures.