How to set up a Websta profile as a musician in Czechia

What sections your profile should have

Your Websta profile acts as a simple website for your music work. Set it up with the following sections so that people searching for musicians in Czechia can see what you do and how to reach you.

Start with a clear description of what you offer. Say whether you teach instruments, perform at weddings or events, compose, arrange, record, or do something else. Be specific - 'violin lessons for beginners and intermediate students' is more useful than 'music services'.

Add photos of yourself performing, teaching, or working in your studio. People want to see who they are hiring. Include images that show your instrument, your teaching space, or the setting where you work.

List your services with details about what each one includes. If you teach, mention which instruments or levels you work with. If you perform, say what genres you play and what types of events you cover. If you compose or arrange, describe the kind of work you do.

Set up a booking system or quote request form. Websta lets people book time slots directly or submit a task for you to make an offer on. This is how clients in Czechia contact you - make it easy for them to do so.

Which languages to use

Publish your profile in Czech. Most people searching for musicians in Czechia use Czech, and that is where you will be found most easily.

If you also speak English and want to work with tourists or expat communities, add an English version of your profile. This is optional but can bring in more work, especially in Prague and other tourist areas.

How people in Czechia search for musicians

People use Websta to search for musicians by service type and location. On the marketplace at /marketplace/music, they can browse musicians in their town or nearby towns, or they can post a task and wait for musicians to make offers.

Make sure your profile says what town you are based in. This is how the search works - someone looking for a pianist in Brno will see profiles of musicians in Brno first. If you travel to other towns to teach or perform, mention that on your profile.

Some people search by service - 'violin lessons', 'wedding musician', 'composer' - so choose the service names that match what people are actually looking for. Use straightforward language, not specialized music terms.

What to sort out as an independent musician

In Czechia, if you work as a musician, you need to register as a self-employed person (OSVČ - osoba samostatně výdělečně činná) with the tax office. You do this through the Czech tax office (Finanční správa). Check the details with your local tax office or a local business advisor because rules can vary.

You must keep records of your income from music work. Set up a simple system to track payments you receive - Websta can help with this because payments go to your own bank account through Stripe, and you get records of each transaction.

Decide whether you want to register for VAT. Most small musicians do not, but check with the tax office what applies to you.

If you teach music in your home or rent a studio space, make sure your living situation and any rental agreement allow this. Some residential leases or housing cooperatives have rules about this.

Get liability insurance if you perform or teach - check with a Czech insurance broker what makes sense for your type of work.

What to write in your first hour

Start by filling in the basic information: your name, the town you work in, and a short description of what you do. Keep it simple - this is not an essay, just a clear statement. 'I teach piano to students aged 6 to adult' or 'I play classical violin at weddings and events' is enough.

Add your main service. Choose a name that people will search for, such as 'Piano lessons', 'Wedding musician', or 'Music composition'. You can add more services later.

Write a few sentences about your background and experience. People want to know how long you have been doing this and what you are good at. You do not need to write a biography - just enough so that someone can decide if you are a fit for what they need.

Add at least one photo. It does not have to be professional - a clear photo of you with your instrument or in your teaching space is fine.

Set up your contact form or booking system. Choose whether you want to accept direct bookings, quote requests, or both. This determines how clients reach you.

Building your profile over time

You do not need to have everything perfect on day one. Start with the basics and add more as you go - more photos, more detailed service descriptions, or testimonials once you start working with clients through Websta.

Update your profile if your schedule changes, if you add a new service, or if you move to a different town. Websta lets you edit your profile anytime.

If you already have a presence somewhere else - social media, a website, or listings in Czech music directories - you can link to these from your Websta profile to build trust.

Payment and money in your account

When a client books you or pays for a service through Websta, the payment goes to your bank account. You set the prices for your services, and you keep what you earn. Websta uses Stripe to handle the payment, and money transfers to your Czech bank account.