How To Teach Guitar

The Definitive Guide To Starting Your Own Small Business Teaching The Guitar

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Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Ten Benefits of Teaching Guitar

2. Six Myths About Teaching Guitar EXPOSED!

3. Prerequisites

4. Creating the Right Mindset for Success

5. Introducing the “Three Legged Stool”

LEG #1: Being a Musician

6. Are You Ready To Be a Guitar Teacher?

7. Key Musical Skills, Part 1

8. Key Musical Skills, Part 2

9. Staying One Step Ahead of Your Students

LEG #2: Being a Teacher

10. Getting Your Feet Wet

11. The Art of Pedagogy: Developing Your Teaching Skills

12. Varieties of Students

13. How To Be More Than Just an Instructor

14. A Typical Guitar Lesson

15. Teaching Beginners, Non-Beginners & Children

16. How to Use Songs In Your Lessons

17. Setting Goals for Your Students

18. Teaching Your Students How to Practice Effectively

19. How to Teach Key Concepts

20. Teaching Resources: Method Books & Websites

21. Developing Your Curriculum

22. Retaining Students

LEG #3: Being a Business Owner

23. Teaching at a Music Store Versus Starting Your Own Business

24. Creating Your Teaching Space

25. Setting Fees & Collecting Payment

26. Scheduling Lessons

27. Establishing Your Studio’s Policies

28. Record Keeping

29. Marketing – The Basics

30. Online Marketing

31. Attracting Students: Word-Of-Mouth Referrals

32. Attracting Students: Traditional & Guerrilla Marketing

Conclusion/Next Steps

APPENDIX 1: Online Resources By Chapter

APPENDIX 2: 90-Day Action Plan

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