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”
Improve Music Student Retention “Treating our students like VIPs from the moment they join our studios is one of the best ways to increase client retention.” ~Sara Campbell The VIP treatment is a great way to kick off a relationship with a new customer. The real challenge is making the customer feel like a … Continue reading “How to Improve Music Student Retention: Daniel Patterson”
Martial Arts studio owner, Brett Thomason, announced a new program for his students this fall. A program that could easily be implemented by a music school. Days later he was on the cover of the St. Louis Post Dispatch for his new idea. The next day Fox 2 news knocked on his door to do … Continue reading “The Perfect Plan For Your Music Studio this Fall with Brett Thomason | Ep 96”
Grow Your Music School With Group Programs This episode is my second interview of six interviews that I conducted with music education industry thought leaders. Today on the show, I sit down with Daniel Patterson of Grow Your Music Studio to talk about his group piano teaching program. For those of you studios that … Continue reading “How To Run Group Music Classes and Grow Your Music School with Daniel Patterson | Ep 47”