FIS
Gaining confidence in Free Introductory Sessions
I have an FIS tonight for a potential adult student. As a long-time traditional teacher, I have struggled with these a bit, realizing that in the past I was selling my own skill as a performer and teacher, and nearly always had students start with…
Reference to number of unused pianos – Neil Moore
One of our educators in the UK had a question that he posted in the Intranet Forum: “I’m starting up a Simply Music studio in the UK and am about to do my first introductory Session next week. There is a reference to a study…
Webinar Series: 06/20/017 – Piano – Presenting Introductory Sessions
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)…
Student who only wants to read
I got an inquiry from a 25-year-old lady who made it clear she just wants to learn to read music. On the phone when I described all I’ve gained from SM, her attitude seemed to be “I don’t need all that–I just want to play…
Keeping track of prospective students
What sort of system do you use for tracking your contact with prospective students? I’ve been playing around with some free CRM (customer relationship management), but it’s incredibly confusing for someone like me who has no prior experience with something like this. I’d like to…
Collecting first month tuition at FIS
When you have a new student sign up at the FIS, do you collect the first month’s lesson fees right away, or let them pay you the first time they come? Pros and cons of different ways for this? I always ask at the FIS…
Lengthy FIS/Intro Session
I did an Intro Session last night and I notice they seem to be a little long (an hour to an hour and a half). This may be due to discussing specifics of my policy, practicing, etc. Maybe most or all of this should wait…
Testimonial Video – Minuet in G
I used the Testimonial video during an info/intro session, which reminded me of a question that surfaces each time I use it. Does anybody ever teach the extended version of Minuet in G that the young male student plays in the video? I used the…
Chat – Things That Work
Kerry H (USA) Hi Everyone! I thought what I’d do tonight, instead of it being a session where you guys ask lots of questions, that I just talk about a few things. If there’s anything that’s unclear as I go along, please feel free to…
Audio Files and Foundation Session
I just wanted to share with you a realization I have had recently. I have listened many times to the Audio Files – The Relationship, Application, Separation and Foundation Session audio have made huge sense, and I felt like I was ready to go into…