073 - How to Prepare for a Consult with a Prospective Student

The interview process for finding a music teacher goes both ways:

The teacher is interviewing the student and family to assess musical, physical, and emotional readiness; determine if the student (and parents) have the same goals for musical study; and evaluate whether or not they'd be a good fit in the studio. We talked about this in the last episode, Ep. 072 - The Case for Consultations in the Music Studio. So, go back and listen to that, if you missed it.

At the same time, the student(and often the parents) are interviewing the teacher to assess musical skills and qualifications, teaching style, method and curriculum choices, and extracurricular offerings.

The end of the school year and the summer months are a popular time to interview and onboard new students in your studio.

This episode is meant to provide some guidance for you, the teacher, in preparing for these interviews or consultations with prospective families. Think through these questions in advance and be prepared to discuss your qualifications, teaching approach, and expectations, along with any studio experiences or opportunities you provide.

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Resources Mentioned

Ep. 072 - The Case for Consultations in the Music Studio

Piano Safari (Fisher & Hague)

Piano Adventures (Faber)

The Music Tree (Clark & Goss)

The Suzuki Method

Ep. 068 - How to Plan a Musical Informance

Ep. 069 - A Musical Informance to Celebrate the Solar Eclipse

Ep. 071 - 3 Things I Learned From Hosting a Musical Informance

Musical Informance Planning Guide for Piano Teachers

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