New Teacher Orientation

What we will be covering...

● Our company history and vision.● How to succeed as a TakeLessons instructor. ● What to expect next.● Internal resources.

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Names of other teachers

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The rocking band... (2003)

The growing family... (2004)The tired teacher... (2005)T

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To INFLUENCE and INSPIRE a generation through music!

The Vision... THE VISION:

The Value of TakeLessons:What we do for YOU● We spend money marketing the TakeLessons brand with YOU in mind.● A professional online profile gives you credibility and anonymity.● Online tools make it easy to manage students and schedules.● Experienced support counselors handle the day to day tasks so that you don't have to!● Friendly sales counselors know why YOU are the right teacher for the student on the phone.● Online marketing tools are available to give you an edge over your competition.● Payment collection – you won't have to ask for another dollar ever again!● A community of professional teachers is within reach for advice, support, and collaborations.

Our Core Values:The TakeLessons First Class Experience

Metrics - numbersAvailability updatedLessons per studentHours to mark lessonsRetention rating

Feedback - experienceStudent surveysReputation rating

Be Successful!

of students who quit do so during the first 1-3 months....what

can you do to keep yours pumped?

38%

Must be ACCURATE at all times. Must be confirmed ('saved') at least once every 30 days.

If you are going to be changing locations, we need at least 30 days notice.Notify us ahead of time if you cannot take on more students.

Reach out to students immediately if there is a conflict.

Availability Calendar – your ongoing availability

Your cue to update:

Use the time-off tool to schedule gigs, appointments, vacations, etc that conflict with your regular availability! Just like availability, it must be accurate and up to date.

Verbal/written 30 days notice required for vacations 3 weeks or longer.

If your time off conflicts with a scheduled student please reach out to him/her IMMEDIATELY to reschedule, new students included.

Time–off is a sign of great communication!

Time Off

Attracting Students: Your Profile

Media, media, media!Students need VISUAL media to CONNECT with you.● Your Profile Picture: YOU, up close and smiling!● Multiple Pictures: You can upload up to 8

● Performing, teaching, family, other hobbies...● Video/Audio Clips: These are IMPORTANT!

● Personal introduction, performance, teaching...● A video can double your chances of getting a student.

Writing: About Me, Specialties, Lesson DetailsYour introduction to your personality, passion and style.● Not too short, not too long: 3-4 paragraphs.● First person narrative: “I” statements sound approachable and relateable.● Show your ENTHUSIASM for music and teaching.

● Help students to love you by showing them who you are.● Beware of technical jargon – are beginners!

● Let students of all ages know that they can master the instrument.

People are more likely to buy something when they can see a

video!

54%

80%

We're Placing a New TakeLessons Student With you!

Contacting Your Student - Contact your student and mark the link in the system within 48 hours of receiving the email notification.

Notification – When a new student is booked you will receive an email containing:

● Student's name and contact information.● Lesson start date and time.● Questionnaire outlining the student's interests, goals, and experience level.

Introduction – Give your new student a call!

● 70% of the initial impression is influenced by your tone of voice!● Utilize the student's questionnaire – ask specific questions!● Build rapport and be enthusiastic – give the student something to look forward to.

First Class ChecklistClick to view the...

Your ScheduleUpcoming LessonsLessons with assigned dates/times show up here. Click on the week to see which lessons are coming up.

Lessons to be Scheduled Any unscheduled lessons or “Flex” lessons show up here. Lessons MUST be scheduled in order to be marked/paid out.

IMPORTANT!!Do NOT teach lessons that have not been scheduled in advance. We cannot pay you for taught lessons unless we have already collected payment from the student.

Giving your students aFIRST CLASS EXPERIENCECustomization● One of our greatest selling points is a customized lesson plan. ● Ask, Listen, Apply!● Different student, different needs.

Motivation● Set goals! What can your student work toward?● Utilize lesson journals.● What does this student need to stay motivated?

Professionalism● Be on time.●Teach in a clean, quiet environment.● Confirm future lesson dates/times.● Stay positive!

of cancellationsare due to losing

motivation.

16%

“My lessons with Molly are extremely innovative and cater perfectly to

my age and experience level as a 65 year young beginner!”

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Marking Lessons, Getting Paid

Complete

Missed

Reschedule

Mark or reschedule lessons within 72 hours of the scheduled completion time.After 72 hours unmarked lessons are subject to forfeit.

Complete!● After marking a lesson as complete, the journal page will automatically pop up.● Use the lesson journal to track progress and to motivate and encourage your student!● Journals keep both parents and students informed.

Missed● Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice can be marked as 'missed.' ● Marking a lesson as missed sends a notification to the student stating that the lesson will not be made up.● You will be paid the same amount for a missed lesson as a taught lesson.

REMEMBER...

One of our Core Values is “Ownership Mentality.” If you

would rather reschedule a lesson than mark it as missed, do it!

Reschedule● Student – requested reschedules must be made up within the month originally scheduled.● Lessons that are not scheduled before the month is over will expire.● Lessons cannot be credited towards the next month's lessons except in extreme emergency

Anytime you click the clock symbol it will lead you to the screen on the right. Here you can reschedule/unschedule an individual lesson, or change the reserved time for all future lessons.

How to stay on TOP!

Contact students: within 48 hours of receiving the notification.Mark your lessons: within 72 hours of the lesson ending.

Update your availability: at least every 30 days.

RETAIN students to get MORE students!

Creating a Customized Craig's List Ad

Send a copy of your Craig's List link tocontest@takelessons.com for a monthly cash prize drawing! See the contest details here: http://takelessons.com/page/contest

...Resources..................................................

Great Teacher Profileshttp://takelessons.com/profile/OJ-Shttp://takelessons.com/profile/jerod-shttp://takelessons.com/profile/gaw-vhttp://takelessons.com/profile/jim-bhttp://takelessons.com/profile/nicole-o

Instructor Policy Manualhttp://takelessons.com/corp/instructorPolicy

Student Policy Manualhttp://takelessons.com/corp/studentPolicy

Teacher to Teacher These webinars will give you ideas for ways to improve your teaching and overall TL experience!

http://takelessons.com/page/community-webinar-teachers

Be sure to use the Teacher Forums!

Ask questions, make contacts!http://takelessons.com/forum

/teacher-community

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