Do you Love to teach?
Do you love to help others? Do you love watching someone's talent and potential unfold right in front of you? Are you good at problem solving? Are you a master of creating structure and foundational learning?
Teaching can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding endeavors. However if you're like many teachers, you might struggle to maintain a steady income because your studio numbers go up and down with unpredictable volitility. Perhaps you get burnt out by teaching the… Show more same pieces over and over. Or worse yet, you're frustrated teaching students who are only playing because their parents want to help get them into a good college. Are you sacrificing fulfilling teaching for a consistent income?
Wouldn't it be great if you could attract your ideal student? And know that they will show up on time, prepared and excited to learn? Oh yea, and they have no problem paying what you're worth? Sound too good to be true? If you answered Yes to any of the above, then this course is for you. For master professors and new teachers alike, this 6-week group will cover such topics as:
Create a master plan . Answer the most essential questions that give a successful start up to your business
Learn solid financial skills : how to collect payment, hold a cancellation policy, be organized for tax time, etc.
Master your multifaceted schedule: learn how to juggle a busy career of teaching, rehearsals, concerts and OH Yea, have a LIFE!
Business skills such as advertising, marketing, creating a logo
Excel at networking . Be able to answer in a sound bite why someone should come study with you. Get your students to become raving fans that go out and advertise for you!
Learn how to handle challenging students
Learn how to inspire successful practice
Clarify for yourself your philosophies on:
-Practicing, -Parent participation, -Competitions and auditions -Extra Curricular Activities such as sports, dance, Ap classes, etc.
Learn how to handle tricky situations like parents who tell you how to teach, arrive late, forget to pay, bounce checks, take three weeks to get the material you've assigned...
and So Much MORE!
Here's what other musicians say about having worked with Dana and The WholeHearted Musician:
"This has clarified much of my purpose. I tapped into some deep inspiration that has evaded me for some time-I was moved to tears. Realigned with my vision and purpose, I now have some really great tools to use." M.L. cellist
"This workshop inspired me to take accountability and actions for planning what I want my musical life to be. I can't wait to use these tools to really know what is valuable and important to me as a person and cellist and create the life that I Want. Dana explained everything in a very uplifting and positive way and I look forward to working more with her." J.M. cellist
"This was a great opportunity to take the time to evaluate my priorities and values-I felt challenged and excited about the process. I was nervous about the work involved but in reality it felt easy (and Fun!) and I learned a lot. I was impressed and inspired by the others in the group and am reminded that we all have our individual path and experiences. Thank you for giving me the Format to take the time and space to step back, pause and be intentional about what I want next!" J.K. cellist
6 Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, January 13-February 17, 2015 at the office of Dana Fonteneau in San Francisco.
Spaces are limited
Attendance at all groups is mandatory with special exceptions approved prior to the start of the group.
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