Finding Private Students

[emilio g]

A few of my friends out in Philadelphia are teaching a lot...in the area of 10-15 private students a week. One guy even has a waiting list...but none of them can really explain how they got to that point. Does this sort of thing just happen? But I've only ever had maybe 5 serious students at the most, and they stopped getting lessons once they left for college.

Any tips on how to find new students? I really enjoy teaching as much as playing and I'd love to make that my part time job instead of making sandwiches for people!

[Jason Sypher]

Craigslist but I have to say, times are tough right now. You could also flyer your neighborhood and try the schools.

[MDEbass]

Yeah, try the schools. Its the beginning of the school year, so I'm sure there are plenty of shcools were new students are coming in/trying out instruments/picking up bass/switching to bass. That means there will probably be a ton of new students looking for teachers. If you can get their orchestra directors to connect them with you, you may be able to pick up quite a few students. Good luck.

[emilio g]

So far, craigslist, and a camp I worked at over the summer seem to be my best resources. The schools usually just blow me off..

But, I have a lot of friends graduating this year who are looking to teach in the public school system. I think they might be a little bit cooler about sending some students my way.

[Phil Rowan]

I'm having a flyer made by a graphic designer, and I'll print it out on good quality paper, etc.. target certain neighborhoods to post it in .. here's hoping