Latest Covid Advise For Guitar Teachers

The Government’s guidance for out-of-school settings (covering music 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 coverings are no longer recommended in teaching situations, for both teachers and pupils. 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, such as good hygiene and ventilation, 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. Education settings will no longer be required to undertake contact tracing.

Because of the increased risk of Covid to older adults, we advise our guitar teachers to take extra care when working with adult learners, and to refer to the Government’s performing arts guidance for additional safety measures.

Performances can take place in front of live audiences subject to Covid-secure measures being in place.