The Modern Musician Show with Colin Thomson

038: Help Students Feel like "Real" Musicians with Author Paul Andrews

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Paul Andrews has been teaching guitar for over 12 years and during this time has taught over a thousand students to play the guitar. Paul runs a successful teaching studio in the South of England and is part of the international G4 guitar school network. He recently released the third edition of his book "Learn to Play Electric Guitar” through his publishing company 6 string books which became an Amazon best seller and has written articles for Acoustic guitar, Play Guitar and Teach Guitar magazines.

 

Key Take Aways:
  • Your network is one of the most valuable aspects you can have
  • It's important to find songs and music that will make your students feel like "real" musicians because they're playing "real" music
  • Build your network before you really need it
  • Make it a priority to get a mentor, whether in-person or not. Don't try to do it alone
  • Whether you have a studio, or anything else you're doing, you don't need to work with everyone. Don't be afraid to get rid of the people that are not a good match for you. Implement a "red velvet rope" policy in your music and life
  • In your musical practice, do not neglect fundamental musical skills
  • Look into papering to get the word out, especially if your work is local. This is much less crowded now, as most business focus all of their efforts online
  • Writing a book is an incredible way to build your brand, to develop expertise, and to be seen as an influencer in your area

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    Recommended Books:

    "How to Teach Guitar & Start Your Own Music Instruction Business" by Desi Serna and Donnie Schexnayder

    "Book Yourself Solid" by Michael Port

     

    Learn more about Paul Andrews:

    GuitarLessonsAshford.co.uk

     

     

    Featured Artist: The Plastics

     

    Learn more about The Plastics:

    Twitter: @ThePlastics

    FaceBook.com/ThePlasticsBand

    SoundCloud.com/ThePlastics

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    If you would like to be considered for featured artist, email music submissions [email protected]

     

    Shownotes: modernmusician.co/038

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