Code of Ethics    

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS

  • The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.

  • The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.

  • The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.

  • The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.

  • The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.

  • The teacher shall respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.


    • COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES

  • The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.

  • The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious statements about colleagues.

  • The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law. 

  • The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers’ studios and shall not actively recruit students from another studio.

  • The teacher shall participate in the student’s change of teachers with as much communication as possible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.


    • COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY

  • The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.

  • The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications.

  • The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.  

  • The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.



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