What’s the Difference Between a Contractor and an Employee Should you hire employees or contractors for your music school? Does it make sense to switch your contractors to employees? In this episode, I speak with music school owner James Brandt about the pros and cons of contractors and employees. The main difference between contractors … Continue reading “Contractors vs Employees as Music Teachers | Ep 132”
THE PAPER CUP TEST Here’s a good way to test the character of a prospective instructor or employee. Pour yourself a drink of water when you sit down for the interview. Offer them a cup of water. They’re likely to say yes since you’re drinking. When in Rome… Take note of whether they … Continue reading “How to Hire a Music Instructor: Part II”
How To Hire a Music Instructor Marketing All-Star Jay Abraham once said, “Hire slow-fire fast.” There is so much wisdom in that statement. I’d like to add “interview smart”. For years I had no strategy when I hired a music instructor. I would ask prospective instructors questions based on the details in their resumes. … Continue reading “8 Interview Questions for Hiring a Music Instructor”
How To Grow Your Group Music Classes If you offer group music classes and private lessons at your studio you might face this common marketing problem. Everyone knows what private lessons look like. But the group class can be a bit murky in the mind of the customer. What do they do in those group … Continue reading “How to Market and Sell Your Group Music Classes (Part 2 of 4) | Ep 107”
Get More Students in Your Group Music Classes Are you wondering why people aren’t signing up for your group music classes? A lot of music studios struggle to fill their group music lessons. Parents have this dream of what private lessons are going to look like when they sign up at your studio. Perhaps, that … Continue reading “How to Market and Sell Your Group Music Classes (Part 1 of 4) | Ep 105”