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Win a Free Copy of Riff Master Pro!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by in Uncategorized

March 2013 Giveaway Contest First Prize: a copy of Riff Master Pro ($49 value) Being able to take a complicated piece of music and slow it down without changing the pitch is one of the most effective ways to figure out a song and teach it on the guitar. Riff Master Pro does exactly that: it takes […]

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STG 057 : How To Track Leads And Convert Them Into Guitar Students

Posted on March 14, 2013 by in Finding New Students, Podcasts

Have you ever been so busy with teaching guitar lessons and keeping your business running that you forgot to call back someone who was interested in becoming your student? It’s a common problem once your teaching business starts to get some traction, but you don’t have to lose new students just because you can’t keep […]

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STG 056: Teaching Guitar To Kids

Posted on March 7, 2013 by in Improving Your Teaching Skills, Podcasts

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STG 055 : How To Use Online Classified Ads To Attract More Guitar Students

Posted on February 28, 2013 by in Finding New Students, Podcasts

In this episode, I’ll be covering how to use online classified ads to advertise your teaching business more effectively and attract new guitar students. Classified ads may not be the biggest avenue for new students, but it’s an advantageous one to check into because they are easy to set up and don’t cost you any […]

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STG 054: Guitar Pedagogy Basics

Posted on February 21, 2013 by in Improving Your Teaching Skills, Podcasts

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https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG054.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS In this episode, I’m going to be talking about guitar pedagogy…what it is, what it can do for your teaching business and why you should care. Pedagogy is one of those areas that most guitar teachers aren’t really familiar with and don’t […]

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STG 053 : Accounting Basics For Guitar Teachers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by in Being A Business Owner, Podcasts

Accounting and bookkeeping for your teaching business doesn’t have to be BORING or OVERWHELMING! It can actually be a valuable tool to help you grow and manage your business more effectively. In this episode, I’ll explain 5 key accounting concepts you need to understand to be able to speak your accountant’s “language”, 3 key financial […]

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STG 052: Girls Guitar School – Interview With October Crifasi

Posted on February 7, 2013 by in Guitar Teacher Interviews, Podcasts

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https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG052.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS In this episode I’m going to introduce you to someone who’s a great example of how you can target your teaching business toward a specific group of students, and how that can help you stand out in a crowded local market and […]

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STG 051 : How To Optimize Your Sales Funnel To Attract More Guitar Students

Posted on January 31, 2013 by in Finding New Students, Podcasts

Is the process of attracting new guitar students and generating referrals baffling to you? Maybe it’s because you don’t have a high-level understanding of how marketing works in your teaching business. This episode will explain exactly how! I’ll get into the 6 stages your STUDENTS go through as they become customers in your teaching business, […]

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STG 050: 7 Things You Might Be Doing To Drive Your Guitar Students Away

Posted on January 24, 2013 by in Improving Your Teaching Skills, Podcasts

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STG 049 : How To Have “More Than Enough” In Your Teaching Business

Posted on January 17, 2013 by in Mindset For Success, Podcasts

There are two different ways you can choose to view your guitar teaching business…and the world. You can look at things from a mindset of SCARCITY (where there’s never enough of ANYTHING) or from a mindset of ABUNDANCE (where you always have MORE THAN ENOUGH). The choice is up to you, and the mindset you […]

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