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Some folks asked me to share about growing your adult student population. Here are a few things that have worked for me. 1) Deciding that’s what I wanted. Yes, I have turned down requests for teaching children. I adore kids, but at this point in…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• adult students, advertising, facebook, growing your studio, marketing, social media

In this webinar Neil talks about one of the three critical foundational conversations – Claiming Territory, and answers some common questions from teachers about establishing and regaining territory in lessons. Topics include: Where Most Studio Issues Originate (00:08) Understanding ‘Claiming Territory’ & Boundaries (05:22) Allowing…

• Last updated 8 years ago
• boundaries, expectations, persistent problems, reclaiming territory, requirements, student consequences, studio parent friend of teacher, where issues originate

Do you have a FaceBook business pate for Simply Music? What is on it? Are links allowed to direct prospects to the main SM site for info? Wanting to expand. I do have a FaceBook business page. I use FaceBook ads to promote my Free…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• facebook, facebook business page, Laurie Richards, marketing, rallio, social media

How often do you adjust your rates, and by how much each time? I’ve been teaching SM for almost 10 years. Instead of raising my tuition, I take more time off each year. It even allows me to offer a small “discount” to families who…

• Last updated 1 year ago
• adjusting tuition, fees, raising tuition, teacher time off, teacher vacation, tuition

What is your policy and procedure on make up lessons? I’m thinking about when students are sick as well as when they miss for planned reasons such as dad’s graduation from college. I have a full studio and not many times that I can make…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• make up lessons, make-ups, missed lessons, student vacations, tuition

Are piano lesson fees tax-deductible for families? I just had a family ask for a receipt for all of 2016 fees. Not asking for tax advice, just curious. No. Only if someone’s a professional musician and can claim music expenses as business expenses. I’ve had…

• Last updated 8 years ago
• tax deductible lessons, tax deduction, taxes

I have not been giving myself set time off each year, but now am considering 2-3 weeks. Any advice/thoughts? Are you talking about ‘paid’ time off? I’ve considered having at least a week paid vacation but never have done it. Yes, I know teachers who…

• Last updated 1 year ago
• flat fee tuition, Laurie Richards, paid time off, studio policies, vacation, vacation days, vacation weeks

In this webinar you will learn how the Introductory Sessions came about, how to get people to attend them, and tips for presenting successful FISs. Topics include: Genesis of Introductory Sessions (00:08) Format of Introductory Sessions (06:07) Discussing Parent Roles & Requirements at FIS (10:13)…

• Last updated 8 years ago
• FIS, format, information session, introductory session, Laurie Richards, lesson times, Neil Moore, parent role, scheduling, teacher training, training materials

It’s flu season so a parent asked me what I do in my music room to keep the piano and environment as germ-free as possible. What do you do and how would you answer this question? I keep hand sanitizer on the piano, and wipe…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• flu, germs, illness, sickness

Do you charge differently for group versus private instruction? If so, which is more and by what percent? I charge more for private lessons. $40 extra per month. Two reasons: they are using up my studio time where I could be teaching more students and…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• group vs private, Laurie Richards, lesson fees, tuition