Teaching with Tools

Research has shown that 88% of music graduates will end up teaching in their career (Frederickson, 2007). While pedagogy teaches how to teach an instrument, there is little training on how to set up a private studio, how to effectively deliver content to different types of learners, and how to examine individual methods of teaching to improve.

I offer workshops and low-cost mentoring for new teachers as they build their studios and help them to become excellent teachers and entrepreneurs.

Pricing

As an educational mentor, I specialize in private music instruction and can guide you through the process of learning what makes you the most effective private music instructor.  Do you find it difficult to decide on exactly how to execute an effective 30 or 60 minute lesson?  Do you wonder how responsive you are to the needs of your learner or if there is a way to tell?  Are you struggling to connect with your private music students?  Is student retention becoming an issue?  I am excited to share my educational research and 29 years of private music teaching experience with you.  For private coaching, please contact me for pricing.

Individual Investment level 1:

In person or remote work, 3 hour long sessions including the following:

• Conversations:
  • Personal Teaching Philosophy
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Structure of lessons
• Assessments:
  • Measuring your attitude and approach to student learning:  How responsive am I as a teacher?
  • Qualitative discussion about your teaching
• Goal Setting
  • Focused decision making on areas of opportunity
  • Create meaningful markers and supports for day to day progress
• Community & Support:
  • Music community resources
  • Connect with local teachers and mentors

Individual Investment level 2:

Everything at investment level 1 as well as adding the following:

• Observations:
  • 3 additional hours of video or in person observations of your teaching
  • Follow up includes detailed insights and conversations specific to your teaching style, responsiveness, and discussion on opportunities to improve

Individual Check-in:  

One free check-in anytime 6-9 months after the last session, subsequent check-ins at a special hourly rate.  

Group Investment level 1: Price Varies, $500-$750: Presentation and discussion on any of the following topics with take home resources and actionable plans:  

• Beyond Pedagogy: Practical Entrepreneur, Practical Teaching perfect for college pre-service musicians or community for-profit music schools with multi-instrument teachers.   (Presentation & Coaching sessions) 
• Anacrusis in Action: Mentoring Young Teachers, perfect for a club or professional music organization (1 hour plus discussion time)
• Artist Communication: How to deliver and take criticism well, good reminders for young professionals learning an important aspect of their craft.  

Group Investment level 2:  $1500 for 2-3 days:  Everything at investment level 1 choosing from any of the presentations, as well as workshop time with individuals or small groups including short assessments and conversations regarding results.  (6-8 hour day)

*Travel expenses are not included in the fees.  No travel fee for 45 mile radius of Bloomington/ Normal, IL.