Recital Preparation for You and Your Students

Recital Preparation for You and Your Students The steps to execute a top notch recital! Monet Payne Community Manager TakeLessons.com

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Imagine…
Definition: Top Notch Recital
Five “Ws”
Technology
Follow Up
Recital Challenge

If you were told that you would never have an opportunity to perform again…
How would that make you feel?
Imagine

My Experience

How do we define a top notch recital?
An outlet for a student to find their way in the world through music.
Bigger is not necessarily better.
An opportunity to give your students a voice – very important!
They’ll stick around, and they’ll love you even more!
It’s easier than you think…

Why
FAQ – “Does the teacher provide recitals for their students?”
Advertise on your profile
Retention
Provides proof of where their money is going
Provides a “WOW” experience
Self-Confidence
Opportunity for recognition

What
Open Lesson = Instant recital!
Gives students a chance to perform and show what they have accomplished in front of their friends and family.
Simple to execute, and just as effective!
More intimate than stuffy recital
Showcase student progress
Chance for learning and growth

Who
Don’t call it a recital…get creative!
Adults
“ Open Mic Night”
Kids/Teens
“ Soiree”
“ Gig”
“ Open House”
“ Showcase”

Where
Your Home Studio:
Free performance space
If you don’t have
a home studio:
Student’s home
Discuss with parents

When
Communication & Action Plan
3 weeks out:
Discuss performance with student & parents
Which pieces
Expectations about memorization
“ Stage” presence
Introduction of pieces
Attire
Give student clear instructions for what to prepare

When (Action Plan)
2 weeks – Send Evite (electronic invitation)
Evite Template
Dear Jones Family, You are cordially invited to attend Jimmy’s Showcase! This is a very special opportunity for your family and friends to watch Jimmy perform. Host: Monet Payne, Jimmy's voice teacher Phone: 555-555-5555 When: March 17th at 4:00 pm Where: Monet's Home Studio Address, City Zip Please RSVP to let me know how many will be attending by <date>. Refreshments will be provided

When (Action Plan)
1 week – Dress rehearsal
Start to finish
Introductions
Run through pieces without stopping
Video
Discuss
What went well, what to work on
Constructive criticism
Positives and negatives
Remind parents
In person/phone/email – just make sure to confirm!

When (Action Plan)
Day of Performance
Viewing area
Comfortable environment
Set up and have technology ready to go before the family arrives
Have FUN introductions created to intro each student on to the “stage”
Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need
Refreshments

Technology
Record
DVD
CD
Stream it live
Ustream
Family members can watch who cannot make it
Weezic
Student can perform with an orchestra, for free!

Follow Up
Personalized certificate

Follow Up
Teacher to Attendees: After the performance
Discuss student’s improvements and accomplishments
Pride for your student, passion for teaching
Relationship building
Teacher to Student: At the next lesson
What went well?
What could have gone better?
How can you help your student better prepare for next time?

What are you waiting for?

Recital Challenge
Put on an informal recital!
Schedule a recital
CC me on the invitation email: mpayne@takelessons.com
TakeLessons T-Shirt provided!
Send me pictures and/or a video!
I’ll feature you on the TakeLessons Facebook page
You’ll be entered in a drawing to win $50!
Deadline: April 15 th , 2011

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Recital Preparation for You and Your Students

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