Q.: Do I have to have a degree in music or the guitar?

A.: Formal education is not a requirement. Knowledge is. All Childbloom Instructors must go through an application process that includes a video example of the applicant's skills.

 

Q.: Do I have to read music to become a Childbloom Educator?

A.: Yes. All Childbloom educators must be literate guitarist and musicians. Familiarity with both the art music and pop music traditions of the guitar is valuable, also.

 

Q.: Do I have to have prior teaching experience?

A.: Prior teaching experience is always helpful, but not absolutely necessary. Assuming you have the communication skills needed, the Childbloom Educator Training may be all the experience you need. Besides teaching experience, what we seek in a potential Childbloom instructor is maturity, stability, a love of music, and a a willingness to become a trustworthy mentor for children.

 

Q.: Do I have to play Classical Guitar?

A.: The technique that we introduce to the student is based upon the classic technique. Therefore, all Childbloom Educators must be familiar with classical guitar technique. Instructors must pass proficiency requirements through a videotape application.

 

Q.: Where can I operate a Childbloom Guitar Program?

A.: We do not determine your location. You may operate a program from your home, through a music store, or anywhere you would normally instruct. We recommend (but don't require) a minimum space of 120 square feet or more for studio size.  

 

Q.: How much does it cost to become a licensed Childbloom Educator?

A.: In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Childbloom, we have made it easier to become a certified Childbloom Instructor. Upon qualification, there is an initial training fee of $450. Six months after initial training Childbloom educators pay a monthly fee which begins at 12% of gross income from their Childbloom Program and diminishes to 8% as the program grows. For the first six months of operation there is no license fee. This allows you to build a program quicker and stronger. Because we have a reputation for successful studios (which we wish to continue), and because there is an element of risk involved on the instructor's part, we will review the potential for each prospect before a licensed agreement is signed. We want each teacher to be economically successful and will discourage instructors in areas that, demographically, cannot support a program.

 

Q.: What about competitive Childbloom Programs?

A.: We do offer an exclusive-site license to operate Childbloom Guitar Programs and guarantee not to infringe on current teacher's chosen licensed sites. Instructors make the same guarantee.

 

Q.: How will this affect my income?

A.: Call us and we can give you the results other teachers have had. As in all investments in one's education, there is a risk. We encourage you to contact the Childbloom teachers listed on our website and ask them what the value of their program brings. We structured the program to improve a teacher's net income and increase the value of his or her teaching time while introducing many more children to this world of music that we love. Childbloom teachers have proven time and time again that we have done just that.

 

Q.: What can the Childbloom Program offer me?

A.: Developing a program from the ground up is intensely challenging, time-consuming and costly. With the Childbloom Educator Training you will be able to walk right into a quality program of pedagogy and successful business practices that have been successful for 30 years. You will have access to outreach materials, immediate credibility, valuable parent/student support with our monthly newsletter, a business plan of your own, systems that are structured for success and a dynamic and wonderful curriculum - unique in the market place. Free continuing education and affiliation with a network of professional educators will give you a winning formula for success!