© 2008 Al Nilsen

Christie Rotarius

Acting, Singing and

Piano Instructor

Retaining New Students

It’s all about the impressions

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•Initial phone call (first impression)

•First lesson and beyond (establishing trust)

•Follow up and maintaining the relationship keeping open communication)

Making an instant connection that will lead to a lasting relationship

First Impression Phone Call

• Brief and friendly introduction

• Make it personal – refer to questionnaire

• Let them know if you will need them to purchase any supplies

• Logistics

• Answer questions

First Lesson and Beyond

•Appearance of your person and your studio•Create a comfortable environment•Empower the student and parent•Learn and experience with them•Recognize learning styles and multiple intelligences – “custom made” lessons•Be accessible

Learning Styles

There are 3 basic styles or modalities

•Visual•Auditory•Kinesthetic

Multiple Intelligences6

There are 8 elements of multiple intelligences

•Linguistic/Language•Logical/Mathematical•Musical•Spatial•Bodily Kinesthetic•Interpersonal•Intrapersonal•Naturalist

Follow Up and Maintaining Relationships

• Make lessons, communication, etc easy for your students and parents

• Use the TakeLessons tools – journal, goal setting tool and practice tool

• The key is to remember this is a RELATIONSHIP

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