The private music instruction manual : a guide for the independent music educator / Rebecca Osborn.
| Author/creator | Osborn, Rebecca |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Victoria, B.C. : Trafford, ©2004. |
| Description | 272 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Business plan. Introduction ; Case statement ; Goals ; Monetary personal goal ; Professional goals -- Curriculum. Program offerings ; Technology in teaching ; Basic private lesson format ; Practice requirements ; Curriculum supplements -- Lesson dynamics. Establish lesson tuition ; Cancellation policy -- Location, location, location! Selecting a location for instruction ; In-home studio zoning ; In-home studio ; Alternate location ; Itinerate lessons ; Existing business owned by someone else ; Final selection -- Equipment & supplies. Equipment needs ; Studio office ; Necessary studio equipment and supplies ; Necessary printing and paper products ; Business computer needs ; Library needs -- It pays to advertise. Target the audience ; Initial advertising expenditures ; Print advertisements ; Other printed materials ; Non-print options ; Alternate promotional activities ; Additional resources ; Advertising evaluation -- Maintaining student interest. Additions to the curriculum ; Special events ; Elements of music games and activities ; Newsletter ; Repertoire class ; Children's programs -- Recitals. Student preparation ; Thematic events ; Advertising ; Teacher/studio preparation -- Legal issues, taxes, & insurance. The IRS and the SBA ; Income tax estimates ; Social security ; Deductions ; Records ; Insurance ; Copyright and fair use/Fair use four-factor analysis ; Small claims court -- Studio policies. Studio policies, parent guides, and evaluation ; Studio policies ; Contract ; How to dismiss a student ; Parent/new student guides ; Evaluation -- Time for change. Solo business becomes an ensemble ; Self maintenance -- D.C. al fine. Fine (The end) ; Business set-up review ; Budget your way to success ; Conclusion. |
| Abstract | Future and current independent private music educators will find this book an invaluable resource for establishing and maintaining a private music studio. Private music instructors will learn what they should expect professionally, personally, and financially from their independent music instruction business. Until now, no single resource has existed that fully explains how to run this type of business successfully. This book presents all aspects of private music instruction through an easy-to-read, concise, and engaging instructional format. Following the sound advice presented will help to greatly alleviate the problems that all beginning independent instructors face by specifically mapping out chronological steps for establishing and maintaining a private instruction music business. The field of private music education has been inundated by less-than-professional individuals who have made it difficult for legitimate, qualified instructors. This book shares years of information and experiences in the hope of legitimizing the field of private music instruction. In a world where there is decreasing priority and structure in public music education, private music instructors become increasingly important to prepare the next generation of musicians. No matter the size of your private music instruction business, the advice presented in this book will help to improve any private music business. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 1412025311 |
| ISBN | 9781412025317 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3795 .O83 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |