Comments on: Security versus Flexibility as a Music Therapist

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 11 May 2015 15:27:09 +0000

In reply to Jody.

Thanks for your comments Jody! I am so happy I decided to go full time into my private practice now – it has allowed me to share baby-care duties with my husband so we don’t have to put our 11-month old in daycare yet. I completely agree with your point that consistency is key – a slow build is sometimes the best so you can get all your systems in place!

By: Jody

Jody — Mon, 11 May 2015 12:25:11 +0000

I can totally relate to your pros and cons list. I worked as an employee for 10 years, and the benefits are great. I ended up with some similar highs and lows while working that way. I had some deaths in the family which just tipped the scale for me. Private practice gives me flexibility for myself too (self-care when needed) I love private practice! It does ebb and flow, and I have to no paid days off. I’ve been fortunate to be slowly growing as time has gone by in the last year of full time private practice. The key…consistency working in and on my business. Thanks for your post.

By: Tyne

Tyne — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:00:39 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. I was going to say the same thing Stephanie! I am self-employed and just starting out and my first instrument came out of my pay cheque! Some of the places I am at have instruments but most do not.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:47:22 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Ooooh yes, great point Stephanie! It is very nice to have a small purchasing budget. I'm one of those who scopes out the Target Dollar Section for goodies, so it's always nice when those little things are covered, too!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:25:04 +0000

This post made me smile as I recently made the transition from being contract/self-employed to being full-time salaried employee. I couldn’t agree more with all of your pros and cons! The only one I might add (that I’m REALLY enjoying right now) is that I now have a small purchasing budget for instruments and other necessities. No more paying for my own instruments = a little more cash in my pocket! :)

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:23:37 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Thanks Rachel! Did I miss any of the pros and cons of private practice? I know this is certainly not an exhaustive list! :)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:17:22 +0000

This is a perfect list of pros and cons! Thanks for taking the time to right this – I often have people who ask about why I chose private practice over full-time position…I’ll just direct them to this page from now on! ;)