#branding loyalty

[thecriticalpedagogue]

"I Don't Even Recruit..." (spoken in the snootiest voice ever)

Have you ever noticed this trend in some music teachers where they are proud that they don’t do any recruiting?  What is that?  It seems a strange and unknown program that needs no recruiting at all.  But then, I think… Perhaps they don’t really understand recruiting.  Recruiting happens in all shapes, sizes, colors, times of the year, and in ways that people don’t even think about it.  Perhaps…

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Humor - There is a Place for it During Rehearsals!

I spent this evening smiling, laughing, and listening to amazing stories and jokes by other musicians and music teachers.  I love to laugh with musicians more than almost anything!  I mean, playing with them is really fun too, but especially to laugh.  It is just the best!  And it is one of my teaching techniques which works remarkably well.  They say that when you laugh, you actually learn more…

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Student Retention & Johann the Orchestra Rat Rides Again

Student Retention & Johann the Orchestra Rat Rides Again

Today I was super inspired by a post made by @thecandidchoraldirector  She was talking about the school year starting up again and it made me go through my own thoughts as I have about one month left until school (we start really late). I especially loved the picture associated with her post and how the choir room looked like a party room with a big banner that said “Break a Leg.”  And I hope she…

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[hum4nbehavi0r]

Loyalty is when people are willing to turn down a better product or a better price to continue doing business with you. Loyal customers often don’t even bother to research the competition or entertain other options. Loyalty is not easily won.

Start With Why by Simon Sinek