TEACHER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Little Folkies Teacher Partnership Program is a percentage-based model for musicians and educators who want to teach high-quality early childhood music classes using the proven Little Folkies curriculum, featuring the 4-volume Little Folkies collection of songs out on Smithsonian folkways. Upon completing the 1 hour Teacher certification course and (approx.) 10 hour song workshop, Teachers receive their own little folkies account and make up to $300 per class/$700 per booking.

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INTERESTED IN TEACHING WITH LITTLE FOLKIES?

Join a short, no-pressure info session to learn how the Teacher Partnership Program works and what it looks like to bring Little Folkies to your community. Click on drop ins available, select the date, and sign up for a FREE info meeting to learn more about the following:

  • Program overview + earning model

  • Teacher training + certification steps

  • Class formats (venues, partnerships, rentals, events)

  • Support you'll receive (curriculum, tools, coaching)

  • Live Q&A + next steps

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Your Tuition Includes:

  • Access to exclusive teacher materials — songs, videos, sheet music, training manual, and more.

  • A 1-hour certification course with pre-recorded lessons, quizzes, and assignments.

  • 4 seasonal song workshops (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)

  • Teacher Partnership Course with weekly guidance and support

  • Weekly teacher partnership meeting

  • Full class video guides for every session

  • Coaching and training with a licensed Little Folkies teacher trainer

  • Ability to teach Little Folkies anywhere!

  • Official Teacher Certification to boost your resume

    Training fee can be recouped after just a few classes!

EARNING POTENTIAL:

  • Earn up to $300 per class (and a minimum of $50-$100 a class depending on area)

  • Earn up to $700 for concerts and special events

  • Revenue is shared through a Percentage-based mode

  • Pricing depends on median household income of your area

How it works!

We provide the structure and support so you can focus on teaching and making music.

We support the logistics — We’ll be there to support you with venues, scheduling, student sign-ups, and promotional materials.

You help schedule, run, promote and teach your classes using the Little Folkies curriculum and lesson plan format, with guidance and support from our team every step of the way.

Ongoing coaching, community & support with weekly check-ins, support, and a revenue-sharing partnership designed to grow with you.

Apply now!