072 - The Case for Consultations in the Music Studio

2024-05-22

Years ago, I received an email from a piano teacher asking about initial consultations and interviews.“What do you do? What questions do you ask? How long should it be? What materials do you give them?” These are great questions!Here are some of the reasons I offer consultations to prospective families in my studio:1. They give you an opportunity to meet prospective students (and their parents) face-to-face before either of you commit to lessons.2. For students who are transferring from another teacher, it'...

Years ago, I received an email from a piano teacher asking about initial consultations and interviews.

“What do you do? What questions do you ask? How long should it be? What materials do you give them?” These are great questions!

Here are some of the reasons I offer consultations to prospective families in my studio:

1. They give you an opportunity to meet prospective students (and their parents) face-to-face before either of you commit to lessons.

2. For students who are transferring from another teacher, it's important to see what music they're currently working on, assess what they know, and determine where you want to begin in your first lesson.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to structure a prospective student consultation (including what to have the student bring or prepare ahead of time), six questions to ask, how to plan your time together, and how to onboard new students and families after the consultation.

For show notes + a full transcript, click here.

Resources Mentioned

My Go-To Plan for First Piano Lessons

Printable Rhythm Pattern Cards

Customizable Email Templates for Studio Teachers

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