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Author: runner
Date: 2013-03-29 00:35
My music store is asking the teachers to submit a 2-3 sentence "bio" strong enough to attract more students. What should I say, or how should I say it?
I assumed that students basically want to improve their playing in order to audition well for the school band , or to do well at solo/ensemble contest.
Any ideas?
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2013-03-29 02:44
If they would like something strong enough to "attract" students, they shouldn't be limiting you to 2 or 3 sentences.
That said: you should be trying to present your background (how you came to be a trusted source of clarinet instruction), your current musical employ (why you are still a trusted source), and something personal (why you love to teach or a primary philosophy of your instruction, maybe you have a track record of consistent success, etc...).
There are many other things you can add, but it sounds like you're limited.
James
Gnothi Seauton
Post Edited (2013-03-29 02:45)
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2013-03-29 15:02
I agree with James. You might also want to do a Yahoo or Google search for "Music Teacher Bios." I just did, and found quite a number that can be looked at for ideas.
Another idea to consider, if the music store will allow it, is to put some or all of the basic information down using bullet points. Some parents might have limited time and might not be interested in reading through three long sentences packed with your personal information.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2013-03-29 16:19
If you have teaching experience, parents want to hear what you can do for the student.
You could have played all over the World - but can you teach their kid proper Clarinet Technique (all of the facets of Clarinetistry), and motivate them?
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: Buster
Date: 2013-03-29 18:15
Given the mutation that English prose has experienced, what with authors exploding the notion of a sentence to the length of several paragraphs, I think much could be written in a single sentence for your bio: creative punctuation can be employed to extend your thoughts and what-not, but over the span of a sentence, much can be composed lacking punctuation if the words are ordered in such a manner that the implied pauses present in spoken text are effectively conveyed.
Or your employer is an idiot.
(That was 2 sentences.)
-Jason
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