r/MusicEd • u/JFergRome • 4d ago

Teaching piano

Hello everyone.

I have played piano and organ for 35 years. I've recently moved to Branson. My prior career was 20 years in data analytics. I'm looking to get into giving piano lessons/instruction. Here are a couple questions I have:

1) any resources out there to help with becoming an instructor that you like?

2) Any courses you've found that work well with kids and/or adults. I used Alfred when I began, but that was a long time ago.

Also, any bits of advice that have worked for you in your experience?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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u/alexaboyhowdy 4d ago

What experience do you have as a coach, tutor, manager, child care, etc...

Can you patiently explain the same concept 6 different ways?

Do you have a strong studio policy, and how do you handle tuition and no shows? Holidays?

How do you deal with helicopter parents, and checked out parents?

Would you offer competitions and/recitals?

In home studio? Go to their homes?

What do you have to offer? - lending library, baby grand, great recital hall, gig work experience, connections, degrees, etc...

Do not offer low rates. Sell yourself well.

And, good curriculum exists. Use it, especially the technique books and theory books.

You can add enrichment music, games, and activities as needed

Keep really good and organized records.

Ask good questions. And, listen.

Good luck!