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Elyse Bushman
  • Geneva, IL
  • United States
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Finding New Students
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Brons Mar 5.

 

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Having had a period in my life where I changed cities 4 times in ten years, I practically have private studio building down to a science! You'll need business cards, some resumes, and possibly a website [check out check out www.musicteachershelper.c
March 4
Here is another idea, try going to a local park (weather permitting ) and just play to draw a crowd, then have someone pass fliers about your teaching times and levels and age requirements. I play there just for the enjoyment I am a adult beginner a…
February 8
Even if local schools don't know who you are, there's no reason you shouldn't go ahead and introduce yourself. Talk to the front office, ask if it would be okay to put up a flyer or two by the office or the cafeteria. If you have the opportunity, al…
February 8
here is what I saw last night at a ( pickin party ) here locally we have a music store that on Fri. nites after closing time he opens up for local talent to showcase there "new stuff" Well what draws me is violin/fiddle I noticed a lady kinda follow…
January 23
Copied and Pasted from Stings Daily Email ******How to Choose the Right String Teacher [Seems this would be helpful for a teacher also] Choosing the right teacher may be the most difficult decision facing a beginning string musician. It’s a process…
January 21
Hello, Maybe Facebook could work? They have networks organized by city, workplace, school, and regions that people start or that you could join. Also, although craigslist wasn't much luck for you, it is the first place I looked to find a teacher. Ju…
November 25, 2009
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I have been working with a studio for the last three years, and in that time I have also gained a few private lessons just by word of mouth and by meeting people and mentioning that I teach violin. Does anyone have any suggestions for other ways tha…
November 23, 2009
I personally have several adult students, and they are doing very well. I think every teacher probably has their own "specialties". I do best with students 7 to 70, but I know another teacher that does great with the younger kids, age 3 to 6. I thin…
November 23, 2009
September 9, 2009
of coarse... Antonio
June 18, 2009
Elyse Bushman is now a member of All Things Strings
June 18, 2009

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My Instrument(s)
Violin, viola, fiddle
My involvement with string music
Professional musician, Music Teacher, Other music trade professional
Music I like to play
World music, Bluegrass/folk, Classical, Rock, Worship
Music I like to listen to
World music, Bluegrass/folk, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Worship
I'm looking for people to play music with
Yes
Where I like to play
Chamber ensemble, chamber orchestra, church ensemble, pop/rock band, soloist, symphony
My involvement with Strings magazine
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My involvement with allthingsstrings.com
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At 4:36am on September 9, 2009, Ruth Brons said…
H iElyse,

A bit belated, but….
Welcome to the All Things Strings community!

Ruth Brons
Inventor of Bow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for violin/viola, and
CelloPhant[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for cello
www.things4strings.com
 
 

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