i see many of you guys do some business in music like selling instrument or teaching music. just wanna get some opinion about this. i'd like the idea of teaching basic guitar but dono how to start..

go to yamaha music school apply for teacher role

can i be independent from yamaha?

its not really worth the time and effort to be independent, unless they come to ur place and u kick them out on time when the lesson is over

problem is... my music theory is pretty weak. my strength is listening to music & learn & teach "by ear" way, hence my reluctance to join yamaha.

then you can try finding for Churches or College/University Clubs..



This post has been edited by gapnap: Feb 2 2009, 03:56 PM

he mentioned as a part time career in music. so i guess his main aim is to make money. as far as i know churches and college university clubs dont pay much at all (thats even if u're lucky enough to get paid).

well just because you can play well doesnt mean you can teach well. diff teachers have diff styles. imo, you do need theory too. what happens if a student asks you something and you couldnt answer or explain it? well its still possible to teach, just make sure you clarify with your students before taking them in as students that theory isnt something you can do. its best doing business honestly. for a start, go through diff books and diff youtube videos to see how diff people approach teaching/explaining something. sometimes we can play til it becomes a natural thing and dont realise we still have to point out small simple things.

good advice bro..
i still have basic knowledge on music theory but that's not what i intend to teach. if student asks i can still answer, but don't ask too advance theory la
the target is those beginners who don't know how to play (young & old but prefably young )

go to musicmaster =D

ts, in your situation, you'll be having a hard time to compete. you might be able to survive, but most likely you ain't gonna sustain.

i'd ask you a simple question, how advanced do you expect your student to be? if you just want to teach beginner, means you're going to see the same face for only 2 years then off he/she go?

also, never underestimate the word of mouth. you'll be surprised.

This post has been edited by little ice: Feb 2 2009, 11:46 PM

i would abstain from teaching if you don't know theory. But that's just my bias

as i mentioned, i know basic music theory & want to teach beginners only. this is just a side income project & enjoy at the same time since music is my hobby

yes, there's no problem with that. but you see, your students might want to learn more and might end up disappointed.

you still can teach, but make sure you tell your students in advance that you only teach beginners and won't teach theory.

but then, if i'm looking for teacher like you, i'd rather learn from friends or join bands.

just my rm0.02.

i second little ice-san
i know a moderate amount of theory yet i still dun have the courage to teach be it part time or full time. i'd rather perform really, its more fun.

besides, not everyone is meant for teaching. Teaching is another skill all by itself =/

how about opening a jamming studio? does it really can make profit ah? i did the math but can't figure out how to get profit after minus operating cost

make money from jamming rates? nope.
offering rental / instrument sales / lessons? possibly.

why not just set up a nasi lemak stall and save the headaches?

slim chance of making profit opening a jam studio my friend.
you seem very hyped on making money in this industry. my advice is to do your research properly first. like everdying said, better chance setting up a nasi lemak stall.

no one is stopping you from teaching, but then again, if i were a student, i wouldnt wanna pay some guy who doesnt know his stuff inside out to be teaching me. teaching is selling your services as a teacher, so evaluate if your fees are worth the services.

musicians are miserable. maybe only 0.01% can become rich.

ok la at least i get reliable inputs before start doing anything . i wasn't too hype about it. just wanna listen from u guys, especially those who already doing it

musicians are keep doing it bcoz, music the thing that makes them feel satisfied,happy, and enjoy!. haha...