If you’ve been teaching guitar lessons for a while and it feels like you’re stuck in a rut, then this episode is for you! It’s time to start thinking about ways to EXPAND your current teaching studio and growing it into a more successful business that lets you help more students and also put more […]
STG 080: The Pros and Cons of Self Employment
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https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG080.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Being a full-time self-employed guitar teacher is a path to the kind of success and the kind of life many people dream about…but it’s definitely not for everybody. There are lots of reasons why it could be the best decision you ever […]
STG 079 : How To Stop Losing Students In The Summer
Many guitar teachers have trouble with losing students during the summer months, but that doesn’t have to be a problem for YOU. Re-thinking the way you offer your guitar lessons and educating your students and their parents about the value of summer lessons can actually help you be MORE PROFITABLE during this traditionally slow season […]
STG 078 : The Amazing Power of Commitment
Are you COMMITTED to teaching guitar or just INTERESTED in it? Commitment is the secret weapon that can help you be more successful as a guitar teacher! If you can find the courage to commit to your own success, you’ll find motivation, resources and creativity you never realized you had access to. In this episode […]
Guest Article – 5 Things Every Guitar Teacher Should Know
5 Things Every Guitar Teacher Should Know, Guitar Coach Magazine If you have aspirations to become a guitar teacher, but are not quite clear as to how to approach the subject, then you are not alone. There are many points to consider and it isn’t as easy as some may be led to believe. Even […]
STG 077 : Protecting Your Teaching Business From The Unthinkable
What would happen to your teaching business if something happened to YOU? Would it continue to be an asset that could generate income for your family members or would it just fade away into oblivion? Spending a little bit of time working on a business continuation plan can help ensure that your teaching studio can […]
Guitar Teacher Interview 022 – Craig Bostick
One of the driving principles behind Start Teaching Guitar is that we can all learn from each other. This “Guitar Teacher Interview” series is a chance for us to hear from other guitar teachers around the world and hopefully get some ideas for our own teaching businesses. This interview is with Craig Bostick, a guitar teacher […]
STG 076: Why You Need To Raise Your Tuition Rates
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https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG076.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Are you tired of struggling to make ends meet as a guitar teacher? Ready to break through the financial barriers that are holding you back and also start teaching some better quality students who respect you and your time? The solution you’ve […]
Guest Article – How To Get Guitar Students
Building loyalty with a local music store could yield results for years to come and build your guitar teaching business the right way. Finding guitar students can be tricky, and although it is arguably easier today than ever before, finding the right type of students takes some careful thinking. When you start out running your […]
STG 075 : Understanding Your Students Better – Part 2 (Psychographics)
The first step towards attracting more new guitar students and growing your teaching studio is understanding your target market better. If you don’t know WHO you want to reach and HOW to get their attention, it’s impossible to put together an effective strategy that will help you reach your goals. Without this vital information you’re […]
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