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Testimonial video: to use or not to use?
I’m still going through my TTMs so I can start doing FIS’s but I’m running into an issue I’m not quite sure how to solve: The FIS requires playing the testimonial video, but our TV is in the living room and I’m going to be…
Discussing tuition at initial phone call
I am just going to start to get the word out about teaching Simply Music, and then I will have an introductory session. My question is, what if people call and want to know how much it costs? Do you tell them the cost, or…
Bringing potential students to FIS
I’m having an FIS tomorrow with a few parents and they asked if they should bring their potential students with them. I said yes, but I’m wondering what you all do. I thought it would be good for the kids to hear, but maybe it…
Value of group vs private lessons
I am starting to get a few inquiries for piano lessons, but I have a hard time expressing the value found in group lessons versus private ones. I know what they are, but I get flustered when that call comes in and I lose my…
Questions about how to run an FIS
FIS questions: I still haven’t had my first one, but I’m working on preparing for it. I’m more nervous about trying to effectively explain the Simply Music program than I am to actually teach with it. I’m wondering if most of you do them for…
Trial Lesson
I have a parent inquiring about lessons and asking to do one trial lesson. I think having her do the 4-song workshop or a 3-month trial is a better idea. What do you think? I would say “Yes” and just do a free introductory session…
Advanced Students – Beginning Projects
I have two students who play very well (at about grade 5 AMEB level) and can read music reasonably well whom I have recently converted to Simply Music. They have had about 5 years experience with traditional lessons. I am currently taking them through foundation…
Workshop – Overlapping Music & Intro Session
I’m just filling out paperwork now to hold a free Intro program to Simply Music at our community house. Here’s my question. If people sign up for a 4- or 6-week workshop and receive the four songs in the materials, won’t they feel like the Foundation 1 materials overlaps…
Help for First Workshop
I am thinking of running some workshops to grow my studio and wonder if anyone can share their experience. I noted in Simpedia that Mark M. had posted detailed 8-week lesson plan which is very useful. I wonder if anyone else ran their workshops over…
Transitioning Traditional Students
For those of you who transitioned your previous students from traditional lessons to Simply Music, do these families attend the same FIS as new families? I will be giving my previous students a price break for the first year since I had already posted their…