Opening a Private Studio?

[Rinton]

I've been steadily working on my technique and theory skills for years now, and I've decided I want to start working towards a private studio so that I can take on some students. I've reasoned that aside from another source of income found through music, it'd be a great way for me to solidify my knowledge in the field, and to become a better player myself.

That said, I have no idea how to go about it.

I'm not interested in picking up students yet, but rather in putting together the materials and tools I'll need to teach others. This isn't anything I'm looking to start tomorrow unprepared, rather I'd like to acquire all of the stuff I'll need, work through a few great method/practice books and solidify my knowledge on the subject.

That said, I need some help.

I don't know what books to work out of (though I've worked out of the Ray Brown Method Book for my practice routines) or really anything about teaching at all, other than what I've learned from the teachers I have worked with.

Would any of you instructors give me advice you've picked up teaching the trade, or any kind of direction to go in in terms of material for my potential students?

I just don't really know where to start.

[MalcolmAmos]

I'm surprised you have not had some posts.

Never taught music, but, I'm an old retired instructor. I recognize good teaching methods, and I took music lessons from one of the best. John Defoore, of Mineola, Texas, at last count had 50 of his former students making a living in the music industry. Three Nashville Stars (TV program) are on that list. http://johndefoore.com/

Here is a glimpse of John's studio.

1. He has a bank of amps, recording devises, etc. that he, and you, can plug into. If a CD would help one is burned.
2. Several chairs conveniently placed in what looks like an extension of his den, i.e. a comfortable environment.
3. Filing cabinets, with in reach, full of every conceivable visual aid, home work assignment, etc. anything anyone would need, already printed and ready to be handed out.
4. Each of his students is going down a path they chose. Mine was electric guitar improv and solo work, two other friends that were taking the same time I was had songwriting as their goal. Another friend was working on comping. Being friends, in one case band mates, we would discuss John's lessons. They were anything but cookie cutter lessons. Each was designed for what each student wanted.
5. Everyone got three things to work on each week. One new song. A printed sheet that went into the theory involved with this new song. A critique of last weeks song and what you should do this week to make it better.

Printed homework assignments, an old song to make better and a new one to start on. After you got home you did not have to wonder what your assignment was. That by itself set John apart from some of the other instructors I've had.

Hope that was helpful.

Good luck.

Never taught music, but, I did stay in a Holiday-Inn Express last night.