Gordon Harvey
Parent disappointment Issues – Discontinuing Lessons
Sometimes I want to vent all over Facebook or wherever else how disappointing some parents/students can be, but I dare not say anything, because it seems likely to only work against success in cultivating business. Here, though, seems a safe place for me to vent…
Handling it When Students Leave
For various reasons, I have only been available to teach a fairly small number of students one-on-one (an average of about eight) since beginning teaching Simply Music just over a year ago. Fortunately it has been enough to become experienced which has been great. I…
Responding to Inquiries
A handful of times already, including just a few minutes ago, this has happened to me: Someone hears about me teaching Simply Music, hears at least a little bit I’ve said in promo materials about how great it is, and they express some interest, but…
Responding To Those Who Want Traditional Lessons
I just reread this post from Gordon eons ago, and thought that it is a great time to repost it… In this situation in the past I’ve spoken to the person, or sent a letter or email (I wouldn’t go as far as phoning them…
Advertising with Yard Signs
I’m a new Simply Music Teacher. I have three small group classes, and want to REALLY expand beginning this summer. So, I did all kinds of thinking and asking about marketing ideas, since I have never taught and only have ten students. I have done…
