Why we have a pricing policy
Matchspace Music has put a lot of work and time into this pricing policy. It is of utmost importance to us that all music teachers in Switzerland can make a living and are properly compensated. We are also convinced that music students are looking for flexibility and appreciate attractive offerings. To accommodate this, we built our platform in such a way that different prices can be set for various teaching formats (e.g. home visits vs in your own studio).
Our pricing policy is based on a variety of reference sources but mainly on the recommendations of SMPV. This pricing policy is mandatory for all teachers. Matchspace Music reserves the right to adjust the pricing policy regularly to the latest market conditions.
Matchspace Music has put a lot of work To allow teachers in formation to gain their first teaching experiences, a separate category and price model has been created in cooperation with representatives of Swiss music colleges. The prices ensure that teachers in education are able to compete with prices of public music schools and at the same time earn some extra money while studying. Teachers in formation need to be clearly identifiable for students in their profile description in the section „education“.
In order to simplify the pricing process and to make it easier for teachers, Matchspace Music has built a price calculator into the course creation process. This calculator automatically generates all prices for the various lesson durations and subscription models, based on the initial hourly rate defined by the teacher.
Matchspace Music personally verifies all teachers for their qualifications and education before activating them on the platform. In case of doubt, work samples and diplomas may be requested before the registration process is completed.
Teacher Categories
Matchspace Music classifies teachers into four categories, depending on their education and experience. The classification is done by verifiying the academic qualifications and certificates. Teachers that wish to teach without a formal education will be assessed individually and must also adhere to the pricing policy. All teachers published on Matchspace Music are verified by a professional music teacher. In case of doubt, work samples will be requested.
Certified Music Teacher
Music teaching diploma (M.A. in Music Pedagogy)
Equivalent foreign degree (will be assessed individually)
Certified Musician
Concert Diploma or M.A. in Music Performance
Soloist Diploma or M.A. in Music Performance
Teacher in Education
Active student in M.A. Music Pedagogy programme
Active student in equivalent foreign education programme
Qualified Musician
B.A. in Music or equivalent degree
Experienced musician without diploma (work samples required)
Reference Prices and Calculator
The prices for the individual lesson durations and subscriptions are automatically calculated during the course creation process. To give maximum flexibility to our teachers, individual prices can be applied to each course (e.g. for kids or adults, in the studio or online). Those prices also need to be based on our pricing policy. Prices for longer lessons (e.g. 90min) are slightly lower per minute than shorter lessons (e.g. 30min) to take administrative work of the teachers into consideration.
Lesson Duration
30min
45min
60min
90min
Criteria
Place of the teacher
Education and experience
Children or adults
Subscription package
Subscriptions and Discounts
We offer three different subscriptions. Subscriptions for five, ten, or twenty lessons are available to music students. The discount for 10 or 20 lessons is automated in the price calculator and is intended to offer returning music students an incentive to commit to the teacher in the long term and benefit from discounts. The discounts are based on the SMPV guidelines for semester fees. The first lesson of the subscription is a trial lesson with a satisfaction guarantee. If the first lesson is not satisfactory, we will look for an alternative teacher or refund the full price of the subscription.
Trial Lesson
5 Lessons
10 Lessons
20 Lessons
First lesson with satisfaction guarantee
This subscription is not available for kids.
10% discount
15% discount
If the first lesson was not satisfactory, we will look for a new teacher or refund the subscription. Otherwise, this lesson will count as the first lesson of the purchased subscription.
The discount is calculated on the total price of the purchased subscription regardless of the lesson duration (30, 45, 60 or 90min).
Price References per Canton
The prices listed below are to be understood as lower limits and apply to a 60-minute lesson in the respective canton. Teachers can set individual prices per course (e.g. piano lessons for children). The 20% discount for children's lessons is voluntary and can be determined by the teacher. Travel expenses for home visits or other expenses can be charged additionally and are exempt from the Matchspace Music service fee. The guide values listed below refer to the final prices for students and include the Matchspace Music service fee. The guide values also apply to cross-border commuters or teachers who teach Swiss students "live online" from abroad.
60min lesson
(prices in CHF)
Certified Teacher
Certified Musician
Teacher in education
Qualified Musican
Location
Adults
Children (-20%)
Adults
Children (-20%)
Argovia
90
72
70
56
Appenzell A. Rh.
90
72
70
56
Appenzell I. Rh.
90
72
70
56
Basel-Country
105
84
85
68
Basel-City
115
92
95
76
Berne
100
80
80
64
Fribourg
85
68
65
52
Geneva
100
80
85
68
Glarus
85
68
65
52
Grisons
95
76
75
60
Jura
85
68
65
52
Lucerne
95
76
75
60
Neuchâtel
85
68
65
52
Nidwald
105
84
85
68
Obwald
105
84
85
68
St. Gall
90
72
70
56
Schaffhouse
90
72
70
56
Schwyz
105
84
85
68
Soleure
105
84
85
65
Ticino
85
68
65
52
Thurgovia
90
72
70
56
Uri
85
68
65
52
Vaud
110
88
90
72
Wallis
85
68
65
52
Zoug
115
92
95
76
Zurich
115
92
95
76
Online-Lessons
85
68
65
52
1. Price indication for teachers from abroad teaching live online are based on the lowest tarif in Switzerland. Teachers that cross the boarder from neighbouring countries need to apply the price of the respective canton.
2. The prices in the table above are before deduction of the Matchspace Music service and marketing fee of 16.5%.
3. The fee for our reliable payment service provider Stripe of 3.5% is added to the course price for students and serves to protect teachers from non-payment in case of last-minute cancellations and to ensure processing for all common payment methods.
Personal Verification Process
Teachers who create a profile and courses on Matchspace Music are verified in a personal review process by a professional music teacher. Depending on the information provided in the profile description, additional certificates or work samples may be requested. The quality of the lesson provided depends on the skills of each teacher and is being assessed by our systematic review process and in personal feedback loops with students. At Matchspace Music we value personal relationships with our teachers and students and thrive to deliver great customer service.
1
Registration of the teacher on our platform
2
Creation of courses and lessons
3
Quality check and feedback by the admin
4
Activation of the teacher on our platform
Terms of Use (ToU)
Our terms of use are binding for both music students and teachers. Lessons must be booked through Matchspace Music's app. This is the only way we can maintain our platform and provide excellent customer support. No bookings means no ratings for teachers, no ratings means no bookings, no refunds for last minute cancellations, no money to market the courses and ultimately no Matchspace Music. Violations of the Terms and Conditions may result in exclusion from the platform. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us personally or consult our help center. We look forward to receving your feedback.
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