Teacher finder

Nick Gann · #1 02-03-2004, 09:06 PM

I think a cool thing would be a "Bass Teacher Finder". Not really a forum, but more of a "database". Something where bass teachers here on TB can put their name in with some contact info, and it can all be based on location. It could be done by country and state, and the teachers could put their name and info in their state/country, with a more specific location such as city or county as part of their "ad". It would give people like me who need a teacher a good place to look for one.

Kevin V · #2 02-04-2004, 01:47 PM

good idea, in my opinion. to add onto that idea, it might be a good idea to make it mandatory for the teachers in the database to update their info every so often, so that the list does not contain any outdated info.

Nick Gann · #3 02-04-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin V

good idea, in my opinion. to add onto that idea, it might be a good idea to make it mandatory for the teachers in the database to update their info every so often, so that the list does not contain any outdated info.

Good idea!

thrash_jazz · #4 02-05-2004, 09:36 AM

I'm all for this idea as well.

Nick Gann · #5 02-10-2004, 06:36 PM

Anyone else have opinions on it?

Matt Till · #6 02-23-2004, 09:22 AM

Oooh, sorry I didn't see this thread earlier. I think this is a fantastic idea!

Nick Gann · #7 03-02-2004, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the support Matt!

MMSterling · #8 03-02-2004, 04:17 PM

Great idea, I know a few teachers in the UK who would contribute their details onto the database if it was ever made and added to the site. Its a good idea to cover the US and Europe as well!

Andy

Rick Blanc · #9 03-03-2004, 07:15 AM

Great idea. Especially if there is some one in the DC area to teach DB. Lets hope Paul can put it together

Nick Gann · #10 05-30-2004, 09:05 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to bump this up to the top

Nick Gann · #11 06-24-2004, 09:01 PM

I hate to do it again, but I want to nudge this to the top. Do you think this would be possible Paul?

Bob Clayton · #12 06-30-2004, 09:49 AM

Very good idea Nick

jazzbo · #13 07-10-2004, 12:56 PM

I'm down with this.

thinking of you · #14 07-10-2004, 08:53 PM

You get an A+ Nick-Nack. Thats you're new name.

Bob Clayton · #15 07-10-2004, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thinking of you

You get an A+ Nick-Nack. Thats you're new name.

at first i forgot that this wasn't in the mod forum and i was seriously questioning how you posted that.

thinking of you · #16 07-10-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by clay

at first i forgot that this wasn't in the mod forum and i was seriously questioning how you posted that.

he he he! I am the master of all forums!

**paul** · #17 07-15-2004, 02:06 PM

I think we may be able to use the built-in functionality of our profile fields to accomplish this. To test this out, I've created two new profile field options (edit profile in My TalkBass). The first is a drop-down menu to select the area in which you are available to teach. The second is a multiple-selection check box field to select those areas in which you are qualified to teach.

These profile fields are searchable in the advanced member search:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/memberlist.php?do=search

If this idea works, I can make the advanced user search much more visible, and link it to a 'teacher finder' navigation link.

Also: maybe we could break down the bass guitar instruction check boxes a bit more...

Nick Gann · #18 07-15-2004, 02:18 PM

That is totally awesome! I think it will be a really cool addition to the forum and people's profiles.

One thing you might consider is to put a place in that same section where the person can put a paragraph about their credentials/experience in teaching and performing.

I think that Electric Bass is enough. Classical and Jazz double bass are so different musically and technically and many (most?) people only do one or the other. Electric bass is more generalized technically and theoretically (I know that many might like to argue that point). I think Classical Double, Jazz Double, and Electric are enough.

Thanks for making it happen, I think this will give a lot of people new opportunities to play and learn

**paul** · #19 07-15-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Gann

That is totally awesome! I think it will be a really cool addition to the forum and people's profiles.

One thing you might consider is to put a place in that same section where the person can put a paragraph about their credentials/experience in teaching and performing.

Ahh, of course. I've added a text box for a short resume.

thrash_jazz · #20 07-19-2004, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by paul

Ahh, of course. I've added a text box for a short resume.

I just put mine in and it cut off the bottom part. Is there a maximum length?