I agree with Tylerwing. I have never had a no compete clause in my teachers contract (which by the way, I call a teaching agreement). I don't feel it's right to keep a teacher from making a living. Last year I had 2 teachers that taught at 2 separate studios. One was very professional and was able to keep the studios separate. The other was not. However, they both graduated college last year and are no longer teaching for me this year. The one who did not act professionally, tried to leave and yes, she took a few students with her. But I hold no hard feelings toward her or the students.