What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am primarily a Mobile Instructor, so driving to the Student is what I do... I feel it works well in that the Student is in a comfortable/safe environment, & the Parents don't have to drive to a Music Store, or waste time waiting for their child to finish the Lesson...
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We set an appointment to meet, & I get to know my prospective Student... I figure out their inspiration/motivation to take up an Instrument... I learn their strengths/weaknesses in regards to that Instrument, & come up with a plan/program to maximize the Students ability to perform/play their Instrument...
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Concerts, Broadcast television, & the Internet...I'm always on the look-out for the better mouse-trap...Any technique, or practice routine that will help my students learn faster, or perfect what they know is incorporated into the process...I believe in a solid-foundation, but I'm always open, or teaching innovation with music...There is so much to learn, & that's where I make it fun!... Students challenge me with Learning New Music/Great Musicians, & that makes me an even better teacher!...
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been a Musician for over 35 years...It is my Passion!...I have performed, & toured all over the West Coast during the 1970's & 80's...I'm very good with children/adults, & an excellent communicator/motivator...Teaching music just felt natural, & I've been instructing for over 30+ years... Life is Music, & Music is Life...
What types of customers have you worked with?
I'm excellent at finding used instruments in like-new condition @ very reasonable prices...Why buy retail, when you can purchase a better guitar, bass, or drum-kit for less?...I also comb the internet for hard to find sheet music, & put together Lesson CD's, & Video's for my students to practice with... It's all about the Student!...
