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FIS PowerPoint

For easier reference, here is my FIS PowerPoint presentation… Since so many people are asking for this, I’m going to go ahead and post a downloadable version of my FIS PowerPoint presentation here. There are a few caveats you should be aware of: 1) This…

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…

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…

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 ā€“ 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…

Discussing Fees Initially

I started doing quite a bit of work on Facebook to advertise myself and have had a great response from people who have taken my early childhood classes. However, they always want to immediately know what my fees are; I have run into the same…