Private Lessons as Another Stream of Music Income
May 20th, 2005 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Opportunities|
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Since most of my coaching clients want to segue out of their current day jobs into full time careers as working musicians, we’ve been talking a lot about “multiple streams of music income.” As frustrating as teaching music lessons can be, they can bolster your legitimacy as a working musician while forcing you to stay on top of your craft. I just stumbled upon a nifty little directory that connects students and teachers for private music lessons. Remember that as your music career takes off, so can your rates!
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May 22nd, 2005 at 9:19 am
This works ANYwhere.
When I spoke to the junior/high school students last month, one of them asked me how to make more money. I replied with a question, “What do you know really well - something, something you can do, something you can make, something you can teach, something like that - that other people want to know? Start letting people know you can teach them…for a fee.
http://jason.davidco.com/blogs/jasonwomack.nsf/dx/how-are-you-a-leader
When I was in college, I used to “tutor” on the side. This was in the early 90’s and I was pullin’ $30/hour to teach the conjugation of the verb Tener!
Here’s a key, at least it was for me: When you sign on a new client, do weekly lessons, 30 minutes at at time, for a 2-month period. You’ll demonstrate consistent value-add ability over time…the best way to get, maintain, and build a client base.