TEACHING MUSIC CAN BE THE GREATEST GIG IN THE WORLD
Hi, I'm Rob.
If you're a music teacher, I'd like to help you inspire your students and grow your business.
I'm a guitar teacher in Seattle, WA, and I founded Heartwood Guitar Instruction in 2003. My book, Rob's Totally Awesome Guitar Teaching Handbook, has helped countless music teachers.
Teaching music has been the Greatest Gig I've ever had--it's been fun, immensely satisfying, and has supported my wife and three little boys. I started this website to help your music teaching career thrive too.
I want to help you...
Teach Better
How do we inspire music students to practice hard and strive for excellence? How do we make it fun? I'm fascinated by these questions.
Earn More
When I first started teaching guitar in 2003, I charged $40/hour and barely got by. I now charge $165/hour. I'd love to pass on what I've learned about building my business.
Articles
My Totally Awesome FREE Christmas Carol Songbook
To download, join my free music teacher support mailing listI'll have you caroling before you can say "Wenceslas". One-click unsubscribe[...]
10 Tips for Teaching Tough Rhythms
What's the hardest lesson you've ever had? Here are some of mine:* Telling a very funny, witty, bright teenage student[...]
Bring Sloppy Students Under Control by Finding the Notes
Note: This is the first post in my Six Favorite Music Teaching Techniques series. You can download my one-page printable[...]
Feeling Unqualified to Teach Music? Join the Crowd. Literally.
Do you ever feel like an imposter teaching music? Maybe you’ve got a student who you just can’t reach, or[...]
The Surprising Secret to a Flourishing Music Teaching Business
Giving my students great experiences on stage is the most important thing I do as a music teacher. Once they[...]
How to Talk to an Upset Student
A powerful listening skill that helps you get to the heart of the matter.Ella shuffles into my studio, half-size guitar[...]