Paul Weber & Matt Hahn- Managing Demand in A Class
Feb. 12
Paul Weber & Matt Hahn
Clif Walker – “Real Ears”
Designers and instructors are often spoiled and deceived by computer programs/mp3s that tunnel into our ears for months and slowly bias us to what we are REALLY hearing in actual time. We discuss a few ways to avoid this common trap, including consultants, video feedback, record rehearsal audio, virtual clinics, and bringing in "strangers" with good ears.
Mike Bishop – Fostering Success in Your Front Ensemble
Jan. 29
Mike Bishop
Derrick Shannon – How to Build a Winter Percussion Program
Jan. 22
Derrick Shannon
Kevin Welborn – Making Music with Indoor Percussion
Imagine if your indoor percussion ensemble played with amazing musicality! Kevin Welborn shares tips on achieving balance, blend, and contrast. Topics include studying and marking the score, relative dynamics, achieving clarity, and the benefit of turning your back on your group.
Shane Gwaltney & Matt Filosa- Marrying Music and Visual
Jan. 8
Shane Gwaltney & Matt Filosa
Personal Best
"Mind Your Own Business!" by focusing on your own group and your own personal performance as an instructor.
Getting Started
Cichele Fields and Ellis Benus join Tim Hinton to discuss how to get started! What are the 4 qualities you need to have to be successful? We tell you how to get your first clients, how to be seen as a professional, plus how to set up a basic website to get things rolling!
Getting and Keeping Clients
Marketing specialist Charlyn Shelton joins Tim Hinton to talk about strategies for following up with existing clients, courting prospective clients, and creating a business model for long term success! Also, Robin Lanning explains the most effective ways to use social media to expand your business. Valuable information for getting and keeping clients!
Smart Marketing & Long Term Success
A lawyer and a financial expert give you the information you need to set up contracts, create budgets, and set up your business CORRECTLY for success! Mark Silvey and Danielle Schweiger share their expertise and help set your business up to handle the rush of clients, increase in income, and do it all professionally!