I was on the isial piano teacher treadmill of seeing talented and potentially talented students practice less than they could have as they became complacent about what piano could offer them as an artform, recreation, and a wholistic challenge that is very rewarding. One thing with piano is that it is a long-term, often a decade-long project to become very proficient, so a powerful start is essential.
EPM gave me a powerful new pathway to pile on the requisite skill-building and content without losing the overall quality of the music making. Just because students are beginners doesn't mean that they can't play beautifully, and EPM showed me how and why to think about harnessing that love for the beauty of the piano and for music making, in a way that made my client desire more and more piano, not as little as they could get away with! Thank you Marisa and team!!
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
That the death spiral was affecting all of my existing piano students, no matter how well that they were taught because I never focused on the why
How did EPM help you become successful?
I connected with their why and I gave them a taste of bing a musician. Every one of them was able to read and write music with remarkable speed in the time frame.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
Never the same again!
What has been the biggest change in your business?
The way that I promote this year will be completely experiencified! I hope also to arrest the drop-off rate in practicing piano at home, because the kids in my new programme practice a lot and outdid the ones who have learned for a year or two, dare I say. My income probably is the same, as if I would have taught them the old way 1:1, but I have so much more in the way of fast results to promote in the future, and can keep my fees high. I can also share this with other music teachers. There are definitely business opportunities there peer to peer as I am an experienced teacher who is learning new tricks!
What are you most excited about moving forward with your Experience Product?
I would like to watch the videos again and again, and not just listen to them, as I had lots of internet speed issues in our tropical location due to colonies and flooding. I would like to share with others who teach.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Love your work and thanks to coach Tiffany who did her best for me before I got flat out with senior students exams, reporting at a local school, music summer school, and holidays!