Make Money Teaching Online: How to Land Your First Academic Job, Build Credibility, and Earn a Six-Figure Salary

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Did you know you could teach from home and earn a six-figure salary? Thousands of people make a great living teaching online courses from home, and the more classes they teach the more they earn! If you want into this exciting profession, this guide will show you how to get started, find great jobs, and earn more than you thought possible.

Customer Reviews:

Required Reading!.......2007-09-19

This step-by-step guide to breaking into the online teaching field is required reading for those who want to know the ground truth. Each chapter is well thought out, with nuggets of personal experience and personal preference thrown in to help guide the reader in best practices.

It is easy to read the book cover to cover, and the authors provide plenty of references to find further information you may need to get started. The information about school accreditation and about possible technology needs have been especially useful to me.

Great book.......2007-07-26

This is an excellent book that tells you how to face the real market as far as teaching online. It gives guidelines that will really help you to start your online teaching career even if you do not have much experience.

A very satisfied customer.......2007-05-16

I am an aspiring instructor of online education and found this book to be very informative and enlightening. I would recommend this book to anyone who has the desire to teach online.

~Jibreel

Written for a very narrow audience.......2007-04-22

This book is written for a very narrow audience - specifically those with Master's or Doctoral degrees under their belt. The author even goes so far as to say that people with "only a bachelor's degree will not be able to make a good living but might find some work at the high school level".

There may be a degree of truth to this, but I could not believe they just came out and stated this in their intro. There are plenty of opportunities out there for people with all ranges of experience and abilities, and to throw that wet blanket on the reader right off the bat seems foolish in the extreme - especially given the catchy "Make Money Teaching" title.

I almost bought this book based on the title, the premise, and the favourable reviews it received. After reading the first few sections, and scanning the rest, I left it on the shelf with a "phhfft".

A better title would have been "How to get into online teaching for those with a post-graduate pedigree and little to no computer knowledge". Pass (on the book) and Fail (to be of value to 99% of the readers out there)

The perfect guidebook to online teaching........2007-04-15

It's unusual for me to find a non-fiction book that I couldn't stop reading. This was it. The book came out at an especially good time for me. I was just trying to break into teaching online, and having trouble getting my first teaching gig. This book takes you through that process, in a way that is positive while making a lot of good sense of what to do, and how to do it. Best of all, it helps you understand why to do things a certain way.

I think a lot of people are fearful or hesitant to try their hand at teaching online. All through the book there are words of encouragement and confidence-building suggestions. That's great. The sample documents in the book are a nice touch; instead of just telling readers what to do, the authors show them with examples. I was not aware all these colleges want a statement of teaching philosophy, and that helped, too.

The authors include helpful rundowns on the three main systems for online teaching. The chapter on necessary equipment and technologies helped steer me in the right direction, too.

All in all, this book is quite a gem, a bargain, and a must-have guide for anyone wanting to teach online. I have found it extremely helpful: advice from the experts.

Succeeding at Your Interview: A Practical Guide for Teachers

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This book will make you interview-savvy !
Valuable Tool
Guidance From an Experienced Mentor

Succeeding at Your Interview: A Practical Guide for Teachers
Rita S. Brause , Christine P. Donohue , and Alice W. Ryan
Manufacturer: Lawrence Erlbaum
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ASIN: 0805838562

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Succeeding at Your Interview: A Practical Guide for Teachers uses an effective interactive format to present core information about interviewing for a teaching job, document a wide variety of interview processes, guide teacher candidates in developing strategies for interviewing, and increase their confidence in communicating their professional knowledge. In a spiral process, readers are asked to consider scenarios, respond to questions, contemplate the perspective offered by the authors, and modify their responses. The goal is to help teacher candidates develop and articulate a clear idea of their own professional knowledge and of the culture of the schools at which they are interviewing.

Special features:
*Eleven detailed chapters and five interview scenarios engage the reader in continuous reflective practice in the multifaceted activities integral to interviewing--beginning with organizing the job search and proceeding through the entire interview process.
*The scenarios implicitly develop knowledge and the chapters explicitly detail the information.
*Specific interview situations engage readers in articulating their professional knowledge, linking theory and practice.
*"Keep in Mind" comments, Margin Notes, and Decision Trees provide opportunities to reflect on the issues and develop personal responses.
*Sample documents, formats, questions, and responses enhance understanding of evaluation processes.
*Graphic organizers at the beginning and end of each chapter provide visual representations of the concepts and concerns addressed in each chapter, assisting the reader in identifying chapters relevant to their current needs in the job search and in synthesizing, organizing, and reviewing the information contained in the chapter.

Customer Reviews:

This book will make you interview-savvy !.......2003-06-23

Beyond a "Must-Read"--this is a "Must-Do" personal coaching workbook. As a counselor in educational placement, I develop interview tip sheets, classroom seminars and conduct mock interviews for student teachers. This book does more. It walks you through sample interviews and shows you how to "work the questions." The authors clarify the interview process for inexperienced candidates, and provide the tools for anyone (even other-than-teacher job seekers) to interview with confidence and professionalism.

Valuable Tool.......2002-06-21

"Succeeding at your interview" is a good resource for anyone entering the field of education. This book gives the reader a step by step guide for achieving a teaching position in the school of his or her choice. Expert guidance is provided on preparing an application, presenting yourself as a professional, and evaluating an interviewer's questions. In addition, the scenario sessions are an excellent tool to avoid being caught unprepared for an interview question. I plan on recommending this book to all of the teachers I know. This would be a great gift for a recent college graduate, or a seasoned professional who is changing career paths.

Guidance From an Experienced Mentor.......2002-06-18

I have taught in a suburban New York school system for 35 years and have served on many interviewing teams. Review of questioning techniques and the interview scenarios can be a great help to teachers and administrators on these teams. But it is especially valuable to the prospective teacher who after reading and studying "Succeeding at Your Interview" will be prepared to face any setting or question posed at an interview. This ability means SUCCESS!

The prospective teacher will gain confidence by becoming familiar with the variety of interview formats. The 5 scenarios are-
1. An Initial School Based One to One Interview
2. An Initial Interview with a School Based Team
3. A District Based Interview with Several Principals
4. A School Based Interview with Role Playing
5. A School Based Interview with a Demonstration Lesson

Becoming familiar with the varied possibilities can prevent being caught off guard and will present a secure, confident candidate.
The reader is exposed to interviewers' questions and techniques in evaluating them. There are 7 issues that are usually discussed in interviews. These issues are reviewed with practice exercises. The questions covered are on the topics of-
1. Yourself
2. Learning Principles
3. Supporting Learning
4. Impressions of Teaching
5. Classroom Lessons
6. Personal Approaches
7. Your Questions

This book also provides guidance with gathering information about potential teaching positions, organizing the application process and suggested readings.

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"I have advised countless medical students and applicants over more than two decades and I repeatedly found myself agreeing with the advice given by the Daneks." âMichael V. Drake, M.D.Professor and Associate Dean, School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco

"These authors have the experience, knowledge, and writing skills to lead the lost through the maze of uncertainties of medical schools and beyond."âRobert H. Shapiro, Ph.D.Academic Dean and Provost U.S. Naval Academy

"Any student thinking about a career in medicine should have this book."âTyrone D. Taborn Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Career Communications Group, Inc.

Here, at last, is the book that will help you realize your dream of a career in medicine. Whether your goal is to work in a busy city hospital ER, as a country doctor, or in research, here you'll find innovative ways to actively plan and tailor your medical school education to meet your specific needs. Explore your many options with:

Straight facts on the medical school admissions process
Up-to-date information on the MCAT
Advice on selecting the right medical school
The current medical trends and the most attractive specialties

Customer Reviews:

The best book I have read for pre-med.......2007-09-12

I would highly recommend this book to anyone going into pre-med. There are so many practical tips, ideas, etc.

I have been doing a lot of research into medschools and what it takes to get in etc and this book did not seem too redundant to me.

The writing style is friendly and easy to read. I almost feel like a trusted friend is giving me advice.

Not many books like this........2007-08-27

Although this book is a little outdated, it answers many of the questions premed students have about getting into med school. It helped me to focus my efforts and keep on the path of becoming a doctor.

Informative.......2007-03-17

Lots of good to know as well as need to know information. I could've wasted my time in a career in medicine but now that I know what all is involved, I know it's just not for me. You may think you're meant to be a doctor and so may all of your friends and family but don't be so sure until you find out how to get to that career and what all it entails.

Simple, subtle and inspiring.......2007-02-17

This book is excellent for someone just thinking of applying into medical school. It simply crashes the stereotypes of what makes a doctor and make the journey and initiation to medical school more simple. So YES you don't have to be a genius to get in and finish. You just need to have your own personal self concept to get you through to the end of the day. Great handbook for medical students

Great for anyone considering to become a doctor.......2006-10-17

This book was great, but most of it was common sense knowlege. I had wished it had gone into more detail about medical shool etc...The ending of the book sort of just dropped off, I kind of expected more. But it was a real eye opener, and it showsthat as long as you put your mind to something you can be anything you want to. A great self motivator!

101 Career Alternatives for Teachers: Exciting Job Opportunities for Teachers Outside the Teaching Profession

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101 Career Alternatives for Teachers: Exciting Job Opportunities for Teachers Outside the Teaching Profession
Margaret M. Gisler
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ASIN: 0761534520
Release Date: 2002-02-26

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The Job-Search Resource for Teachers Considering a New Career
Teachers, are you ready for a career change? Today, turnover rates within the education industry are skyrocketing. Teachers as a group have extraordinary skills that are highly valued in the marketplace. But where does that leave you? Exactly where do you begin the whole vocation-switching process? In 101 Career Alternatives for Teachers, you'll discover:
·How to assess your career goals
·The best fields for your particular teaching skills and expertise
·Practical and effective ways to launch your job search
·The most attractive and lucrative career alternatives
·And much more!
Unlike most career guides, this one-of-a-kind resource is geared specifically to you, the teacher. You'll find more than 100 exciting job alternatives ranging from adventure travel specialist to wedding consultant. Whether you're retiring from teaching or simply leaving the profession, experienced educator Margaret Gisler will provide you with everything you need to successfully make the transition from teaching to your new vocation.

Customer Reviews:

Meh.......2005-09-09

I was hoping to get practical information on viable alternatives. Unfortunately, there were many included where job growth was expected to be slow. In addition, there were many jobs that required further schooling although the author DID NOT clearly indicate which ones.

I wanted a book to tell me about viable alternatives for teachers which would not require me to go back to school. I was a bit disappointed and will continue looking.

Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist

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Nice Book
Showing Your Stuff
One of the better books on the subject
Excellent Book for the Fine Artist
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Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist
Cay Lang
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0811818152

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Most artists would rather focus on art than struggle with the details of a business plan. Now, they can. Based on artist and teacher Cay Lang's popular seminars, Taking the Leap teaches artists how to succeed in today's complex and competitive art world. Offering inside information on how to show at galleries, nonprofit spaces, and museums, as well as a host of nontraditional venues, this behind-the-scenes look at the art world reveals how decisions are made and what artists can expect. Lang explains how to master efficient business skills such a negotiating a deal; making the most of art events, trips, presentations, and phone calls; and preparing top-notch promotional materials such as slides, bios, statements, and cover letters. Including many examples of artists who've found inventive alternatives to the gallery system, she suggests ways artists can by-pass mainstream channels and create their own art scene on their own terms. Filled with joy and encouragement, Taking the Leap recreates the energy and enthusiasm Lang evokes in her classroom and makes it available to artists everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Nice Book.......2007-05-20

Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist
by Cay Lang...nicely balances the aspects of what the title is about.
It mixes references/examples with good old advice in an organized easy to read fashion. I feel that it is a great investment for anyone starting out or needs a good refresher.

Showing Your Stuff.......2007-03-30

When people reach the stage where they start to think they may be artists, one of the things they envision is showing other people their work. At first, hanging it on their own walls seems enough (especially since many, at least at first, try to convince themselves that they are doing this work only for themselves.) But eventually the bug bites and they want to be exhibited in public. Cay Lang tells them how.

Of course the basic rule is work, work, work! But how to direct that work to get on the walls is what this book is about. Bit by bit, the author covers all of the steps that a visual artist needs to get exhibited, from preparing a submission packet for a gallery to schmoozing the press.

While reading about her process, I had a mental checklist created by consulting artists I know as well as my own experience. Once or twice, I thought I had her. She talked about mailing one's packet around. If all an artist does is send a portfolio by mail, the chance of being exhibited is small, even with the most brilliant artist's statement included. But a few chapters later there was the advice about making a personal visit, and a little later, there was the advice about networking. Eventually, she covered almost everything on the checklist.

Lang's writing is so simple as to be deceptive. It's straight forward and makes the process seem so easy. Of course, it's not, but if you can do the work you probably won't go wrong with her process.

This is an update of a previous edition, and she recognizes the importance of the internet in modern marketing. Occasionally, she makes some work seems easy, like taking pictures of your work for your portfolio. If you're a sculptor, taking pictures that will capture the spirit of your work is an art in itself. Designing a website, which artists need, even though sales from the site are unlikely, is also no easy task. So recognize that many of the tasks Lang touches on will involve whole new fields of study, or require the services of others.

The author also limits herself to discussing fine art exhibition. For artists like photographers there are other ways to present images to the public, including books and magazines, and selling from stock, that are not discussed here. Also, in one place in the book, she provides a reference to a book on artists' taxes that hasn't been in print for many years. This was quite disappointing because it would be great to find a book that could explain depreciation to an artist in simple terms!

In summary, here's a simple book that can start an artist on the way to marketing his or her art. It's a good recipe, but you have to add lots of work.

One of the better books on the subject .......2007-02-02

This is one of the better books on the subject. As one review mentioned there are parts of the book where ity is dumbed down but that is to be expected in these types of books. Just skim those areas and slow down when you get to the meaty parts. This book does have a good amount of meat. Admittedly there is a lot of fluff to get through but it is worth the time. The one part about the book that bothered me was the motivational aspect of it. But, as can be seen from other reviews that is what many people love about the book. I'm just more of a "give me the information as efficiently as you can" type of guy. Over all this is a good book worth the read, but my suggestion is to get all the books you can on this subject, read them all and come up with a strategy that works best for you and your personality.

Excellent Book for the Fine Artist.......2006-07-12

This is an easy-to-follow guide on how to establish a serious career as a fine artist. The first edition released in 1998 was excellent and the second edition has been appropriately updated to reflect how the Internet has influenced the business of promoting an artist's work. A significant strength of this book is its description of the business practices followed in the fine art field. Understanding how galleries operate and select art is a critical aspect of establishing a career. It is also important to know the best way to establish an artist's credibility with respect to the marketing aspects. The author's tone is very respectful of artists and the creative process and her approach is to inform artists on how to best establish a presence for their work in contexts that enable an artist to maintain a living as a professional artist. Readers should be advised that the focus of the book is fine art. It does not discuss licensing practices for commercial art or how to set up and run a booth at crafts fairs. However, if you are interested in a career as a fine artist, this is a genuinely excellent book.

Comments on Cay Lang's Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist.......2005-10-30

I found the book to be well-organized, full of excellent advice and an easy read. She goes through all the pitfalls artists meet in unlocking the gates leading to a gallery association. Her advice is punctuated with humor and fun. I'd recomment it to anyone in the field.

Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job: The Most Effective Search Methods for Both New and Experienced Educators (Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job)

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Within a week of finishing this book, had two interviews and offered a position!
A MUST FOR TEACHERS!!!!!!!
Good and Practical Advice for Would-Be Teachers
Must Have For All Teachers
A great resource for those "still looking"

Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job: The Most Effective Search Methods for Both New and Experienced Educators (Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job)
Jack Warner , Clyde Bryan , and Diane Warner
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The second edition of Inside Secrets to Finding a Teaching Job provides real-world job search tips from other teachers as well as administrators. Also contains resume-writing advice, how to create a teacher portfolio and demonstration video, and Internet resources for finding the perfect situation.

Customer Reviews:

Within a week of finishing this book, had two interviews and offered a position!.......2007-05-20

I have gone on a few interviews and wasn't being offered any positions, which had been quite frustrating. I thought I have to be missing something and going into the interview not fully knowing what to expect. I decided to go see what would be available to help me secure a teaching job. This book has it ALL. It is an easy read with explanations and presentations of numerous topics in everyday language. This book helps you discover your strengths and weaknesses, presents cover letter and resume tips with examples, suggests role-playing an interview, recommends becoming familiar with the school district through their website prior to the interview, offers the top 21 questions most schools will ask with tips of what they are really asking and tips for answering plus 70 other frequently asked questions, conduct during the interview (dress/body language) including questions to avoid, questions to ask the principal or superintendent at the end of your interview, and your follow-up thank you letter. In addition, the appendix provides 20 pages of educational resources. This book gives you everything you need to get yourself ready for those all important interviews. After you read this book, you will feel confident, calm and best of all, well prepared. The perfect book for anyone who is becoming a new teacher, returning to teaching or pursuing the teacher profession through a nontraditional path. Good Luck!!

A MUST FOR TEACHERS!!!!!!!.......2006-08-13

Unbelievably useful advice and a true stress relieving guide to getting the job you want!

Good and Practical Advice for Would-Be Teachers.......2000-05-27

Like some other reviewers, I am currently looking for a teaching position. I ordered this book and found it had very good information on where to find jobs, how to write a resume, and how to answer possible interview questions. I would say the resume part was the most useful so far, as few resume books have examples of teacher resumes. From the examples provided I was able to construct a more condensed resume from the three-page one I previously had.

However, the jury is out in so far as whether I will be able to obtain employment in the field even with this advice. The reason I did not give this book five stars is that there was not a whole lot of information for those people who are changing careers in mid-life. Most of the emphasis seemed directed at those traditional college age graduates with little or no employment experience.

Must Have For All Teachers.......2000-02-07

I found this book to be a must have for all teachers. As a recent graduate with a teaching degree, I was nervous about finding the right teaching job for me. I used the techniques and suggestions in the book. I was offered a job from my very first teaching interview.

A great resource for those "still looking".......1999-12-11

I just got this book and have only flipped through it, but already I can tell it will be a great asset. I am a recent graduate with a teaching degree. Our last year we had several seminars and workshops on interviews and finding a job. I have notes scattered all over the place. This book puts all the same info in one place and a whole lot more. Really great interview tips. Lots of potential questions and what not to do or say during an interview. I can't wait to read this book in depth! A definite "must have" in the increasing competitiveness of the teaching job market!

You Are Thinking of Teaching? Opportunities, Problems, Realities

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You Are Thinking of Teaching? Opportunities, Problems, Realities
Seymour B. Sarason
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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You Are Thinking of Teaching? is a lovely essay on the consideration of teachin. It asks those who are thinking of teaching to ask questions, to ponder their decision, and to pursue the information they need to make a reasoned choice. There is nothing like it in the professional literature, which makes it all the more valuable.

?Pat Walsey, senior researcher for change, Coalition of Essential Schools

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"Vesilind’s book will serve as a valuable resource, not only for graduate students on the threshold of academic careers, but also for current assistant professors in need of a mentor and even for those top undergraduates deciding whether a doctorate followed by college teaching is the best use of their talents. Combining good-humored criticisms of academia with sincere defense of the contributions of professors, Vesilind gives informal and, more importantly, frank advice for every stage of the career, from the career choice to retirement."

--Eugenia P. Gerdes, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Bucknell University

Maybe you’d like to combine the two loves of your life—teaching and scholarship—and perhaps build a satisfying and profitable academic career, but you’re not sure if this is really what you want or how to go about it. Or maybe you’ve made up your mind but need some good advice on how to succeed. If so, this book is written for you. So You Want To Be a Professor begins with a discussion of jobs in academia and how to find them. Chapters cover a wide range of political skills for future academic success, including lecturing, organizing a course, meeting your first class, testing, maintaining a research program, and writing for publication. No other book provides such a practical overview of essential career-building skills. Even junior faculty will benefit from the advice in this engaging, comprehensive book.

Customer Reviews:

may be accurate if you are a white male.......2002-01-29

After getting approximately 10 books on how to be a professor for Christmas, I was least impressed with this one, mainly for two reasons.
1. The author seems to be somewhat clueless when it comes to being female or non-white (or disabled or homosexual etc.) in academia. For example, at one point he says he doesn't understand why questions about marital status or children should be banned from the interview.
2. He contradicts himself many times. In the prologue he claims that academia is a meritocracy (something none of the other books I got seem to believe), but later makes it sound like it isn't. Additionally he claims that there are many institutions where research is not important or necessary (also something none of my other books believe), but in later chapters denies this.

His chapter on how to overcome teaching anxiety looks pretty good, but I would take the rest of what he says with a grain of salt....

Don't be misled by the subtitle.......2000-06-14

Don't let the subtitle fool you-there's something in here for everyone in academia, whether you've just signed up for grad school, just gotten tenure, or have attained that coveted full professor status. Developed from a course the author taught, the book is full of the same tongue in cheek humor that characterizes Dr. Vesilind's teaching. More than a "how to get the job" manual, this book covers not only "how to excel at the job once you have it" but "why excel at the job once you have it". The final chapter-"The academic career" is a must for those discouraged souls in the postdoctoral trenches-we all started down this road for a reason and it helps to remember why. As a scientist, I found the guide especially helpful, as most guides to academia are written with humanities professors in mind. While this book is applicable to careers in both the sciences and humanities, it doesn't overlook some of the fundamental differences between the fields in how the system "works".

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Same deal as the Arco Mechanical And Spatial Aptitude text
A great help...

Mechanical and Spatial Aptitude
Learning Express , and LearningExpress
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This powerful skill-builder book provides cconcentrated practice in the three levels that determine machanical/spatial knowledge: Spatial concepts, Symbolic reasoning, and Mechanical knowledge.

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Same deal as the Arco Mechanical And Spatial Aptitude text.......2001-11-05

The only differences are:

This text includes some basic knowledge of tools and fasteners, as well as test taking tips.

The hidden figures are WAYYYYYYYYYYYY too easy. The same goes for the Arco test. If you've taken the AFOQT, you'll know what I'm talking about. The hidden figures are a lot more complex.

The rotated blocks are also more complex in the AFOQT.
Unless the military sets different standards for the various branches, you should expect the same in other tests. This book isn't all that helpful in my humble opinion.

A great help..........2001-07-10

I used this book to help me prepare for a test for a technical job. I found that this book helped me prepare and I had a lot of similar questions at my interview. The answers were explained clearly, and the graphics were excellent.

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good one!
A 'How To' book - not just a dialogue
Excellent resource for new teachers and pro-teachers alike
A common sense approach to teaching music lessons
Very helpful resource...

Making Money Teaching Music
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ASIN: 1582971560

Book Description

Readers will discover how rewarding teaching music can be. Whether they teach full time or want to supplement their performance income by giving private lessons, they need this book to learn how to run a profitable business. The Newsams show them how to find lucrative teaching opportunities, market themselves, design a home studio, manage their time and work schedule, and more.

Customer Reviews:

good one!.......2006-05-27

this book offers great information but tys is much more fulfilling in his book "The Music Business: How You Can Make $500,000.00 (or More) a Year in the Music Industry by Doing It Yourself! Volume II "

A 'How To' book - not just a dialogue.......2004-02-15

It's nice to come across books that are actually helpful when it comes to acting on what has been discussed. I'v used most of the ideas in this book in starting a successful guitar teaching practice. All the ideas work - well nearly, you have to make allowances for cultural differences and local customs - but I'd assume we're not that insensitive. All the ideas are practical and can be done with almost no budget. And the advice is true - even though when you start out you'll think you know better and have to get 'burned' before you read it again and get it the second time over. Seems to me like this was written by someone who's been there, made the mistakes and successes and is telling us about it all. If you are teaching music (or even judo, dance, yoga, or any personal service) you need to read this book (or something very much like it.) In my experience it saved me it's cost many many times over in only a couple of months

Excellent resource for new teachers and pro-teachers alike.......2000-11-09

I have been teaching private music lessons for about 10 years now and had I had this book when I started out I don't think I would have made the mistakes I made. I still use it as a reference (it is always next to my piano). I found the chapters re: recruiting, finances and getting set up were crucial and very informative. Having this book also gave me the extra confidence when it came to quitting my other jobs and teaching private lessons full-time.

A definite "must-have" if you are currently teaching or if you are thinking about teaching in a private studio.

A common sense approach to teaching music lessons.......1999-07-21

This is a very comprehensive guide to teaching music. All the chapters are easy to read and divided into good sections, and offers many good ideas on how to teach various grade levels from elementary to adult, and more important, how to deal with their parents. It also covers school and community programs, as well as ideas on how to promote yourself (i.e. business cards and portfolios) and necessary lesson items to keep in your trunk. The chapter on taxes was helpful for me also. A very good book for someone wanting to start their own teaching studio, to teach band or community programs, or to simply pick up a few students for some extra money.

Very helpful resource..........1999-04-09

This book is a must if you are serious about starting your own business as a music teacher. I found that the chapter on taxes and finances especially helpful. There is an appendix at the end of the book that lists addresses and phone numbers for various music organizations.

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