Episode 13: Creative Challenges for Your Students

/in /by

About this podcast

This episode will introduce a concept we call 'Creative Challenges'. These are challenges you can set for your students to get them to think differently about a certain topic or technique. While they're difficult to create, they're extremely effective as teaching tools.

In this episode you will find out how to use creative challenges and why they're so effective.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

Useful Resources

Live and Teach Guitar Members now have a new section of the website dedicated to Creative Challenges. Simply find the topic your student needs to work on, read up on the instructions for the challenge and print it off to use in your lesson. We're constantly creating new challenges for your lessons so you will always have something new to offer your students.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 12: Fresh Ideas for Your Lessons

/in /by

About this podcast

Past podcast episodes have focused on promoting your guitar teaching business and how to get the most out of each lesson. In this episode I'll share with you three fresh ideas to try out in your lessons. If you're stuck for ideas for a student or need something different to try out, these ideas are worth checking out.

If you use any of the ideas suggested in this episode, please use the contact form below to give us your feedback on how they went. What worked well with your student and what different ideas did you come up with using these as starting points. Future episodes will cover more ideas like these so subscribe to the podcast for updates.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

 

Useful Resources

Here are relevant resources to help you get the most out of the ideas covered in this episode:

Teaching materials on the third idea covered in the podcast are being tested with students and will be available shortly.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 11: Using Facebook to Gain New Students

/in /by

About this podcast

Episode 4 of this podcast discussed how using social media is a great way to promote yourself and potentially win new students. Since then there have been a number of changes over at Facebook worth looking into. This episode explains what has happened at Facebook, why it's bad for people currently using Facebook to promote their lesson service, and what options you have to deal with it. Very important for anybody using Facebook to promote their lessons.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

 

 

Useful Resources

Here are a few resources available to members on using Facebook:

Live and Teach Guitar Members can also contact us at any time for support with their Facebook promotional efforts using this contact form.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 10: SEO Basics for Guitar Teachers

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will explain the basics on SEO - what it is, why it's important and how to get started with it. A few quick wins are provided so you can make a few easy changes to your website to improve it's SEO.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

 

Useful Resources

Here are a few resources available to members on SEO:

Live and Teach Guitar Members can also contact us at any time for support with their SEO efforts using this contact form.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 09: 7 Essential iPad Apps For Guitar Teachers

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will go through seven iPad apps you can use to improve the quality of your guitar lessons. Find out how the iPad (or any other tablet device) can give you flexibility not possible or practical otherwise.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

iPad Apps Mentioned

Here are the main apps mentioned in this podcast:

To find out how to use these apps, listen to the podcast.
Live and Teach Guitar Members can also read through TTL-04 for more app suggestions.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 08: Tricks to Encourage Your Students to Practice

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will provide you with a few simple tricks you can use to encourage your students to practice. You won't need to use these tricks for all of your students - only the problem ones who don't seem to practice regularly.

Remember that one size doesn't fit all so think of these tricks as a few additional methods you can use when your go-to techniques don't seem to work.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

Downloadable PDF Checklist

One of the tricks discussed in the episode uses a printable practice checklist you can fill out and give to your students.

Check out this Student Progress Tracker as one way to keep your students on track.

Using the above progress tracker with a goal sheet helps your student keep long term and short term goals in mind. Check out this goal sheet for more details.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. Alternatively, you can record a voice message with a question you would like answered in a future episode here.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 07: Overview of Group Guitar Lessons

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will provide you with an overview of group guitar lessons to help you decide whether you want to teach groups or not.

The episode will discuss:

  • Benefits you and your students receive from group lessons
  • Potential pitfalls
  • Why group lessons are very different to one-on-one lessons
  • Reasons why guitar teachers often experience problems with groups
  • Career options

Even if you already teach group lessons, this episode might provide you with new information you can use to improve the quality of your lessons.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

Links to relevant resources

Check out the TGP series of Teaching Guides for more advice on group lessons.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 06: Sales Skills for Guitar Teachers

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will explain why sales skills are probably the most important skills you should learn as a guitar teacher. Sales skills don't just apply to attracting new students, you can actually use them to get better results with your current students.

The episode will discuss:

  • What sales actually is from a guitar teacher's point of view
  • A simple three step sales technique you can apply straight away
  • How to gain new students without feeling like a salesperson
  • How to use sales skills to become a better teacher

This podcast is highly recommended for all guitar teachers regardless of your experience. Everybody can learn to improve their sales skills so listen to this podcast to start improving.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

 

Download PDF Summary

We've put together a one page summary of this episode including the most important points to remember. Download it below.

Download PDF

Links to relevant resources

We're currently working on a sales course that takes this technique and builds on it. If you would like to be notified when this course becomes available, simply fill out the form below and we'll let you know.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 05: Website Basics for Guitar Teachers

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will explain why you need your own website as a guitar teacher, what makes an effective website, and how to get the most out of your website. Slapping together a few pages and photos isn't enough to remain competitive. Your website is your biggest asset as a guitar teacher so use it properly.

The episode will discuss:

  • The most common mistake guitar teachers make with their websites
  • What type of content to include in your website
  • How to promote your website and attract more visitors
  • How to keep potential students interested even after they leave

If you don't have a website use this podcast to start you off in building your own website. On the other hand if you already have a website, use this information to review your website and look for ways to improve it.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

Download PDF Summary

We've put together a one page summary of this episode including the most important points to remember. Download it below.

Download PDF

Links to relevant resources

Our Website Analysis Report is the best resource you can access to give you everything you need to succeed with your website. Our report will give you:

  • A detailed page-by-page analysis of your website
  • Information on problems we find
  • A list of what is working and what isn't
  • Specific recommendations on what to change and how to make improvements
  • Our support along the way
One report can make a big difference to your website's performance and your results as a guitar teacher.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message

Episode 04: Social Media Basics for Guitar Teachers

/in /by

About this podcast

This podcast will explain how to think about and get started with social media. We've done some research on how guitar teachers are using social media and we've uncovered a lot of mistakes and misunderstandings people have. This episode will explain how you can avoid the same mistakes and get the most out of social media for your guitar teaching business.

The episode will discuss:

  • Why you might want to consider using social media
  • Common mistakes and misunderstandings to avoid
  • Two basic strategies you can use to build your online reputation

The information in this episode will help you decide whether you want to use social media or if you already use it, you can learn new strategies to try out.

Click the play button below to listen to the episode:

Download PDF Summary

We've put together a one page summary of this episode including the most important points to remember. Download it below.

Download PDF

Links to relevant resources

New guides will be created on different social media networks over time so keep an eye on the BMK series for updates.

Our 12 week business fundamentals course covers social media and various platforms in more detail than this podcast.

Have Questions on This Episode or Feedback?

Use the form below to let us know what you thought of this episode, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes.

Enter your email address so we can reply to your message