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November 11th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Kimberly Says...

The lack of seriousness in new students…..I have had inquiry after inquiry with no follow up, as though they are shopping randomly. My best results come from personal recommendations.

November 11th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Brett Says...

I would like more regular students,so that instead of beginners classes all the time,I could have a class or classes at a more advanced level.

November 12th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Robert - RDB Flute Says...

Considering my abilities and expertise in teaching flute, I should be loaded with students. But, alas, I am not. I would be comfortable with approximately 30 students in my student base, which for me would translate into about 20 students per week.

Currently I am at about ten students.

I find that students who have other teachers are learning incorrect methods of performing and bad habits. I have a unique perspective based on years of performance on modern and baroque flutes and years of teaching experience at all levels, and my having studied with many top-level flutist teachers.

I am also one of the few people in the world to have written a book which explains a really fine way of playing the flute. “A Description and Application of Robert Aitken’s Concept of the Physical Flute.” Please check out my web site at http://www.rdbflute.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

RDB

November 29th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Laura Says...

I travel to student’s locations. Right now, due to attrition of my 2006 high school graduating class (3 of 4 of whom are scholarship students majoring in music at Universities), my teaching income is down quite a bit. Two things I would like to rectify. 1. – a larger base of students. 2. – clusters of students in a single area.

December 12th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Dave Says...

I wish there was a more constant stream of incoming students. In fact, I would like there to be so many that I could choose the students I most wanted to work with and refer others out to my colleagues.

December 14th, 2007 at 5:32 am
Jennifer Says...

nothing really – i’m really happy with what we do – hmmm want to move into a premesis.. i guess it would be good to get known more – or at least to be found easier.. it all seems to be word of mouth and internet – and i think we have something special to offer thank you

December 28th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Jeff Says...

Its always a problem getting people to find out about my service. Hopefully this will change things for the better.

Fingers crossed.

December 29th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Donald Says...

So variable – I’m inundated for while and then they seem to disappear off the face of the earth.

January 3rd, 2008 at 3:29 am
Patricia Says...

The students are out there, but I have yet to find an effective method of reaching them.

January 12th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Luke Says...

Getting people to sign up for my online lessons. But I haven’t pursued enough to say that I am frustrated. What you are going to get is teachers frustrated with irregularity with students. The solution is to require to come each week. It works! I’ve been told this over and over again

January 16th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Helen Says...

People ,usually parents are no more interested on musical education for their children ,because most of them they don`t have one ,and they think that is not so important for their children also.

January 23rd, 2008 at 9:54 am
Kevin Says...

I’ve had 3 people that found me on the WEB but didn’t read my page as to my availablilty for them. I’ve had 6 people recently call me but just shopping the price and not the skill I have to teach! And the number one frustration is not enough students you currently or have taught refer you usually. And I do groups to attract private students and too many people want something for less than it’s value monetarily. GROUP LESSONS ARE A NICE WAY TO START AS A BEGINNER But they don’t work in the long haul.

January 29th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Stuart P Says...

Will,

Thanks for the great report. I liked the section that talked on ‘features and benefits’ and the how knowing the difference between them can help sell my lessons to more people. I actually never thought about this before. It makes sense and I will definitely want to try it out this year to see a change.

Thank you

You can feel free to let me have one of those free memberships… LOL

February 2nd, 2008 at 9:07 am
Suzanne Says...

Hi Will,

There are too many lousy teachers cluttering the market with low prices. Anything to help me get more students would be great!

Suzanne
Glasgow

February 7th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Capt. David K. Keyser Says...

As a full time private music instructor I’m always looking for students. I think this program will be a great service and benefit. I do agree that more and more are using the internet to search for instructors and I look forward to working with. Thanks Will

Sincerely

Capt. David K. Keyser (MME)
Music Instructor at Awesome Music

February 12th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Benjamin Smeall Says...

The tip given was very useful, I used it. I’d like to learn more about advertising and networking online for private studio music teachers.

Sincerely,

-instruction/production/performance:
Violin, fiddle, viola, cello, bass viol, piano, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, harp, drums and voice.
Ph. D. University of South Carolina
B. of Music Berklee College of Music
Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction Certification
Suzuki Assocation of the Americas Certificate
Certificate in Adaptive Education from St. Norbert College

February 24th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Cameron Says...

Gave me a good kick in the pants to go out there and start marketing online. Have two new students already, and it’s only been a couple of days.

Thanks,
Cameron

March 3rd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Linda Says...

Most of my students have found me through referrals from other students. These students usually work out well. What frustrates me in finding new students is I have problems finding ones who are willing to practice.

Too many want to learn to play the piano but aren’t willing to do the work. I want students who are committed to learning. They are far and few between.

March 14th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Richard Says...

Will,

It very often feels as if the amount of work it takes to advertise and do all the legwork to get students outweighs the number of students who actually begin lessons.

I’d like to change this.

March 16th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Toby - Guitar Teacher Says...

I never know what is working best as far as students. Some things have worked in the past but don’t work now. I would like a presence in the schools, somehow to get to them to get to me.

March 24th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Benjamin Says...

Hi,

Thanks for the free tips. I’m currently just starting out with this whole private teaching thing – I am a dance teacher and would love to learn more on how to sign-up my first students.

Thank you