Hilary Janysek
Build a Studio
Resources to help you build and maintain a music studio
It is helpful to prepare:
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Resume that includes playing and teaching experiences
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Performance and teaching videos (short samples)
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Your own website
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A Studio Policy
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A curriculum that includes region etudes, leveled technique, solos, performances, etc.
Your professional materials should convey:
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You are an expert at your instrument
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What you offer is unique, planned, and invaluable
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You will be a positive and supportive presence
Sample Email:
Dear _______,
My name is Hilary Janysek and I am a flute teacher moving to Austin! I have taught private lessons for over seven years while teaching general music full time and pursuing graduate school. I am now ready to build a studio of middle and high school students in Austin. If you have any students who are seeking private lessons or who will not fit in the current flute teacher's schedule, I would love to join the Hudson Bend MS band team. I am offering private lessons over the summer and throughout the year and am willing to travel to your school or individual student homes. My resume is attached for your review and my contact information is below if you would like to chat more about my experiences. I look forward to hearing from you!
Best Wishes,
Hilary Janysek, D.A.
(Include other contact information and links to videos!)
Studio Policy
Should include:
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The goals of private lessons
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expectations of students
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required materials
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Lesson Fees/tuition
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Cancellation/make up policy
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Best ways to communicate (email, call or text)
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To see my current policy, click the pdf below
Estimated Tax Payments
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Estimate how much you will make in the upcoming year (or how much you made last year)
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Select the correct tax percentage based on your income and calculate the total amound of taxes that will be due
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Divide that amount into four equal payments, due on: ​​
April 15
June 17
September 16
January 15
Recruitment
Play for the band students​
Teach sectionals or other workshops
Ask the band directors to send home fliers
