Local 47 is pleased to announce the availability of the LS-1 contract for private teaching, now offered using the scale rate of $75 per hour plus 12.1% pension contribution, creating an important new opportunity for members who teach private lessons. For the first time, under the current agreement, the pension contribution may be designated by the purchaser—such as a parent or student—to be paid on behalf of the teaching musician, allowing members to pay directly into their own pension plan while performing private teaching work.