lovelandpiano Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi -- I am a new member and the director of a piano studio in Colorado. I would love to chat with other teachers/music school directors, and wondered if this was the right place. Hope to hear from you soon! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi -- I am a new member and the director of a piano studio in Colorado. I would love to chat with other teachers/music school directors, and wondered if this was the right place. Hope to hear from you soon! Karen Hi Karen, and welcome to the Keyboard Corner! Although we're glad to have you here, you will probably find more people like yourself on The Piano Forum here: The Piano Forum Best of luck to you. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedKey Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hello, Karen. Welcome. Tom's advice makes sense to me. However, have you met Allan Evett yet? Best, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks, Dan. Welcome to the forum, Karen. Good to have a fellow CO person here. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 There are a few teachers here. Tom's advice is probably best, though. This forum concentrates a lot on gear, obscure jazz and prog redundancies and beer. But welcome nonetheless! Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm a teacher in Rome's biggest school of music, with two main ramifications, Jazz and Pop/Rock. I'm very much involved in the didactic/teaching part, not so much in the organization side of things. I'd be glad to exchange ideas and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-keys Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Piano teacher link is this (Above link was the general piano link) //www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/26/1/Piano%20Teachers%20Forum.html Also check out this link for music teachershttp://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/forumdisplay.php?f=125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hey, we could use a piano teacher around here, trust me. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Welcome, Karen! A number of us on here teach as well as play (I don't teach anymore, but used to give private lesssons). I'm sure any topics you bring up or insights you want to share will be appreciated! Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Welcome. Music teachers are a good thing...... My students have fallen off substantially because of the economy, I also don't really hustle it too much. I'm not too good with little kids, I think it takes a certain kind of person to do that, in fact a lot of "teachers" go to school to study just "how" to teach children. I think I do ok with more advanced players. Also with singers just starting out that want to learn some voicings, develop good time and accompany themselves on piano. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris 2005 NY Steinway D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmonkey Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 HI, Karen. I've got a pretty full teaching schedule. For me, that's around 24 students. That leaves evenings free for rehearsals and gigs, and allows me to take Mondays off. Having Monday free is important because I usually gig on weekends (and more). I teach kids, mostly, from 6 right up into the teens. I only have 1 adult student at this point, and she's been with me for years. I'd like more adults, but I don't really advertise, and all my new students are word of mouth from other parents. For some reason the Piano Forum stresses me out. Not enough beer talk, maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Welcome, Karen! I'm not a music teacher in the sense that most people think about. However, I am a special education teacher that happens to co-teach a bell choir with my students for one period out of the day. I have severely developmentally delayed students, and I teach them Life Skills Math, Life Skills English, anything to get 'em more independent, and the music class, which involves color-coded bells along with correspondingly colored paper. Lots of fun! I'm sort of sporadic with my posts here despite the large post count, unfortunately, so if there's a specific question, PM me and I'll answer...or draw my attention to the thread at hand. Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_tour Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I make more money teaching than performing these days (which is not a lot). I'm not very professional -- I'm out of business cards, don't advertise, just word of mouth. Most people my age, 20s-30s who want to learn some Amy Winehouse or Rolling Stones tune or just some blues licks or how to get by on Hammond, or a couple of singers who are trying to learn to accompany themselves playing torchy songs. I don't teach kids (except my 3 year old nephew when I babysit him once a week -- even then, he just gravitates to the Rhodes when I'm on the piano next to it. If I start playing along to an Aretha record (he loves Aretha) or just start a groove, he usually gets in the right key and everything. And of course, he loves the glissandi. It's fun, makes some pocket change (although I occasionally barter for beer), and gets me sometimes learning tunes I didn't know before (some friend wanted to learn to play "Jessica," so I figured out the two main rhythm parts Chuck Leavell played and some little ideas from the solo -- a few weeks later she switched to accordian. True story. It's like finding out a woman turned lesbian after dating you! Still good friends, though!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi there :-) I teach music theory and math. /Andreas from sweden NS2 88, Yamaha Cp300, Moog Little Phatty, Hammond Sk2, Roland Fantom X6, Ventilator, Nord C2D, Leslie 3300, Leslie 122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I make a big chunk of my income from teaching. If you have a good balance of students, teaching can be awesome. By a good balance I mean a nice mix of students learning different things at different ages. I have a great balance of students right now so I enjoy it. Most of my students are adults, just because the way I've advertised tends to attract adults. Mostly players with some experience looking to learn a bit of jazz or play the rock or blues licks they find so elusive. There are many benefits to teaching, but one that I've been especially enjoying recently is being exposed to great songs I wouldn't have otherwise bumped into. I discovered Burton Cummings this way, as well as some Santana B-sides and Elton tunes that I wouldn't have ever come across. You get paid for a hang and to learn about music. Nothing wrong with that, I would have been doing that anyway. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Oh MANNNNNNNNNNNNnnnnn! I think I scared her off. Wazzit my breath... again? Sorry guyz. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hey, we could use a piano teacher around here, trust me. Yeah. They could pop by once a day to answer the latest "What chord is this?" thread. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelandpiano Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Sorry guys... thanks for all the warm welcomes! I've been crazy busy with the studio. I'm excited that there are a few other teachers here. I have been excited that my studio has grown a ton this last year even with the economy! I have doubled my students in this last year (I have over 40 students and a waiting list right now). I love that there are a variety of different teachers here in different situations. I teach students 7-adult, with the occasional 5-year-old thrown in there. I love teaching older kids and adults especially, and have been experimenting with various arenas to reach new students. (apparent marketing spam removed by moderator) Thanks and I wish you the best! karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'm a high school music teacher in Southern Maine. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meisenhower Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Awww, from such a nice introduction to what looks like something we'd normally flag in a NY second as spam. Hope I'm wrong . . . .so, welcome to the forum but please take a peek at the policy regarding advertising products and services. We're happy to hear about all things beneficial to musicians (and keyboard players in particular), but usually when someone we don't know, posts a link to a service they're "endorsing" on their first or second post, we get a little suspicious. Yamaha C7 Grand, My Hammonds: '57 B3, '54 C2, '42 BC, '40 D, '05 XK3 Pro System, Kawai MP9000, Fender Rhodes Mk I 73, Yamaha CP33, Motif ES6, Nord Electro 2, Minimoog Voyager & Model D, Korg MS10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecorbett Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 And that is what they call target marketing... We are all slave's to our brain chemistry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 While I understand the concern for sticking with policy, and don't agree with 'targeted promotions' of companies/services here, I feel - from rereading Karen's post - that the intent was that of offering a resource to fellow teachers, not a blatant endorsement to sell a product. I've seen that attempted here, and this just didn't bear that sort of resemblance. Private teaching can be a tricky market. And historically artists sometimes haven't been the best business people, to which I can well relate. So I'd take a look at something potentially helpful that was passed along. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Not convinced. #1) Fill in your info and get sent a free report? Cheeseballs #2) Blast us with this website in your second post? Spend no time creating a relationship first and actually discussing teaching a little bit? Sorry but that's lame. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Sherinian Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I am teaching online masterclasses via Skype when I am not on tour. Please go to dereksherinian.com for info Thanks, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Awww, from such a nice introduction to what looks like something we'd normally flag in a NY second as spam. Hope I'm wrong . . . .so, welcome to the forum but please take a peek at the policy regarding advertising products and services. We're happy to hear about all things beneficial to musicians (and keyboard players in particular), but usually when someone we don't know, posts a link to a service they're "endorsing" on their first or second post, we get a little suspicious. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I am teaching online masterclasses via Skype when I am not on tour. Please go to dereksherinian.com for info Thanks, Derek Hi Derek, we're glad to have you on the forum... however... read the previous few posts please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Started as a commercial marketing thread, imo. Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and also helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 350 of Harry's jazz piano arrangements of standards, for educational purposes, and tutoring at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 +1 to all expressions of suspicion, and what a bummer. It is quite possibly not even "Karen" being Karen on this board. "Karen," if you are Karen, contribute and build a bit of a camaraderie with the folks here if you're sincere. If not, a moderator will probably disable your link and justifiably consider your posts spam. Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecorbett Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Started as a commercial marketing thread, imo. Clearly We are all slave's to our brain chemistry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 +1 to all expressions of suspicion, and what a bummer. It is quite possibly not even "Karen" being Karen on this board. "Karen," if you are Karen, contribute and build a bit of a camaraderie with the folks here if you're sincere. If not, a moderator will probably disable your link and justifiably consider your posts spam. I understand the need to keep our forum clean from spam, but need to add a couple of thoughts: Fortunately, this isn't a case of disguise in order to promote a product/service. Being a fellow Loveland, CO piano teacher I've been able to confirm this. Loveland Piano Academy, and its' owner, Karen, are both legit. Other than a reference to a separate business service, we were not directly invited by our new member to 'fill in info', etc.. (I've seen much more blatant misuse, both here and elsewhere) Possibly she didn't understand the rules of the forum ? IDK... Heck, I was referred here by Tony O back in early '09, and one of the first things I did was put two items up for sale. Dave Bryce called me on that, right away; I fixed the matter. IIRC though, due to my work schedule and being new, I didn't post much in the first couple of months either. I suggest we give the matter time, with regard to passing judgement. I agree though that it's wisest for the moderators to err on the side of caution when it comes to 'third party' business suggestions offered by members. As the section of 'marketing' info presented has since been removed, I believe we can continue here, or in future threads, with discussions about music education: teacher discussions (quite a few of us here now, including Karen), or specific technique issues, etc. that may come up as questions. Hopefully, as members with some history here, we can offer occasional 'tools of the trade' suggestions (books that have been helpful, or even a service that has been useful) without feeling that those comments are suspect. If new members take the time to read the forum policies, and develop a little history, it will hopefully not be a problem for them either. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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