Every August, I invariably end up posting on this topic, because I field so many questions regarding private studio teaching throughout the summer and fall. Perhaps I should get smart and post these pieces earlier; I suspect most of us are too exhausted by the time June rolls around to make much of use of the information until August rent and electricity bills come due (I know I am)! At any rate, I hope this information is timely enough; a private studio is an ongoing adventure, so these actionable items can feed your creative spirits and business-oriented minds throughout the year!
This worksheet accompanies a series of lectures I recorded for iCadenza's Coro series two years ago but can be adjusted to fit your own experiences and environments. I am happy to answer questions as you work through this; just post below!
This worksheet accompanies a series of lectures I recorded for iCadenza's Coro series two years ago but can be adjusted to fit your own experiences and environments. I am happy to answer questions as you work through this; just post below!
Recruiting
List all of the locations you could post a
flyer advertising your studio (consider community centers, libraries, and
individually list all public schools with music programs which include your
specialties).
What workshops are you ready to teach in the
public schools right now?
List area music teachers’ organizations along
with contact information, website, and membership fees. Put a * next to the ones you plan to join.
Finding
a space
Where will you teach? List possible locations
and their pros and cons, including what improvements you might need to make to
any potential location. This list could include your home, area schools, churches, community centers, etc.
Designing
your syllabus/contract
Your
mission statement--please answer the following:
- What
age levels do you prefer to teach?
- What
ability levels do you prefer to teach?
- What
genres can you teach?
- What
kind of learning environment do you wish to create for your students?
- What
are your goals for your students?
- List any specific pedagogical interests of certifications.
Other policies--please list the following:
- Payment:
list acceptable forms, due dates, and late fees
- No-show/make-up
policy
- Required
equipment
- Expectations
for practice (amount of time, quantitative evaluation of preparedness,
etc.)
- Other
(required attendance at performance, required number of performances
given, etc.)
- What expectations do you have for parents?
Creating
an online presence--your checklist
To do in the next four months:
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Name your studio
❏
Create a logo (check out Canva if
you’re not a designer)
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Purchase the domain name for your
studio
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Start a Facebook page
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Start a website, including
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bio: approximately one page in length,
in Word document terms
❏
teaching philosophy: one page
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resume
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A/V: you could include video or
audio recordings, pedagogical videos, photos
❏
studio policies
❏
contact information
❏
resources/links/articles you would
like to promote
❏
calendar of performances/studio
events
❏
payment page
❏
student accolades page
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