Music Lesson class plan template
A 52-minute music lesson class in 6 sections. A structured music lesson: preparation, technique, a rest for the hands, repertoire, creativity and review. Use the structure below as it is and fill each section with activities you already teach.
Written by Flowfetti's founder, a working Pilates and Yin yoga instructor who invoices studios every week. Updated 27 September 2026.
| Section | Minutes | Shape | Example activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | 5 | 2 activities each class. | Instrument check, Listening focus, Review lesson goal |
| Technique | 10 | 3 activities each class. | Scales, Rhythm study, Tone study, Sight reading |
| Rest the hands | 2 | A break: nothing to teach, just time held. | - |
| Repertoire | 20 | 3 activities each class. | Review current piece, Learn a new section, Interpretation choices, Performance run |
| Creative Practice | 10 | 2 activities each class. | Improvisation, Composition prompt, Play by ear |
| Review | 5 | 2 activities each class. | Celebrate progress, Record practice notes, Set next goal |
| Total | 52 | ||
How to make it yours
Change the minutes to fit your timetable, rename any section, and replace the examples with the activities you teach best. Keep a longer list for each section than you need, then pick a different few each week. The class stays well paced and never gets stale.
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