Episode 03: Career Options for Guitar Teachers

About this podcast

This podcast will go through different career options and paths you can take as a guitar teacher. The different paths are compared to the 'default' path most guitar teachers take - face to face lessons. This is a topic not many guitar teachers seriously consider when starting out. Knowing the benefits of other paths will allow you to make a better decision on what you want to achieve in your career.

The episode will discuss:

  • Why it's important to consider other career paths
  • The limitations to face to face lessons
  • Explanation of different paths and their benefits
  • How to create an ideal career right for you

The information in this episode will either set you off on a better direction or will reassure you that the direction you're currently going in is the right one for you.

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As this episode covers different paths you can take as a guitar teacher, the EXP series provides a wide range of other paths and advice on how to do it. Check those guides out for more advice.

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Episode 02: Building Trust and Credibility as a Guitar Teacher

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This podcast will explain why trust and credibility are so crucial to your success as a guitar teacher and explain how you can build your credibility. Real world examples are given to show just how much of an impact credibility has on a prospective student's decision making.

The episode will discuss:

  • How credibility changes what people think of you
  • How people decide whether you're credible or not
  • How to use credibility indicators effectively
  • Examples of credibility indications in action

Even if you've been teaching guitar for decades and have formal education, it's still a good idea to listen to this podcast. Regardless of your current situation you can build your credibility as a guitar teacher.

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The PDF for this episode lists relevant resources to help you start working on specific credibility indicators. After listening to the episode, download the PDF and go through the list. Choose one indicator that feels more relevant to you and check out the listed resources to help you out.

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Episode 01: How to Approach Marketing Your Guitar Teaching Business

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This podcast will explain the best way to approach marketing your guitar teaching business. This is a topic often overlooked by guitar teachers. The result of neglecting this topic is frustration and problems later on.

The episode will discuss:

  • Common problems other guitar teachers experience with marketing
  • How to avoid those problems and why they occur in the first place
  • Steps to get started with your marketing
  • Advice on having the right mindset when it comes to marketing
  • Case studies of problems in action

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The entire BMK series of business guides will help you learn more about individual marketing methods. They also provide you with advice on how to get started with best practices. Once you listen to the podcast and read through the PDF, you will have a clear idea on what steps to take next. The BMK series will help you get started with your chosen marketing method. Access the BMK series in the Business Guides Section here.

Marketing 101 - a new course covering the fundamental skills and principles you need to have to successfully market your guitar teaching business.

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