Robin Keehn
Family Discounts
I have a husband and wife who want to do lessons together. They will obviously get a break on materials, but I am trying to decide whether or not to give them a break on lesson fees as well. Do you offer a family discount?…
Office Staff and Makeup Lessons
We have a large studio 140 students with three teachers and a waiting list right now. We have had office staff the entire time the commercial space is open up till now but are looking at the options to not have office staff all the…
Talking About Simply Music
Hello Teachers, I’ve had a question about “The Talk” come up twice this week so I thought I’d ask for your input. 1) Let’s say you are in an elevator and someone asks you what you do for work. You have 30 seconds….what do you…
Newsletters
I am wondering if anyone has any newsletters or topics that you have used in your newsletters that you would be willing to share on the forum? I have looked at some other teacher’s newsletters to get ideas or material. I always email and ask…
My First Free Introductory Session- Robin Keehn
I just wanted to update everyone on the Grand Opening of Olympic Peninsula Music Academy where we offer Kindermusik and Simply Music in Washington. Today we held our opening with Free Introductory sessions scheduled at 1:15 and 2:15. The morning was devoted to Kindermusik…
Free Introductory Session- Training Materials
I do not know if everyone uses the Free Introductory Session materials but in my opinion they are well worth the investment of your time. When I attended the November workshop in Sacramento, I was only about four weeks into my training with Neil. Based…
Registration Fees
A teacher commented the other day about paying a $15.00 registration fee for a class her daughter was taking, implying that perhaps it was not justified. I do charge an annual $35.00 registration/administrative fee. Over the years, some parents have questioned it, why it’s an…
Results from Ads
Carry M. and I share a studio. Together we decided that we would spend around $1,500 each to increase our enrollment. We began planning in June and began our advertising in early July. We took out ads in both of our local newspapers. The ads…
A Reminder for Advertising
Hello Teachers, I just wanted to send a reminder that any time you list your studio or your name, you must have the word Licensed, Certified or whatever your official status is, after your name. For instance: Jane Doe, Certified Simply Music Teacher. This goes…