advertising advice?

BethanyBU

Hey guys-

  I live in Allen, TX and am trying to get my name out there to give some piano/voice lessons from my home to kids.  Any advice on how to go about advertising would be much appreciated.  I can't really find places to post a flyer around here...so...  Thanks a bunch!

samk213

I'm not sure if it's allowed or not, but can you call your local public schools and find out if they allow or have an area where you could post a flyer with your info?  Same thing with local YMCAs or recreational centers.  I'd also contact piano or music stores and see if you could bring some cards by, I know I've seen that done before.  If you attend church services do they have a weekly newsletter that you can advertise in?  My church does this.  Good luck!

Mrs.MauiBride24

Do you live in a neighborhood with a Home Owner's Association?  Our little newsletter has a section for ads for babysitting, guitar, personal trainers, etc.

BethanyBU

yes/ thanks- I'll check!

CarlaAndJames

I'd give some of the elementary school music teachers a call too. If they don't do this on their own, I'm sure parents use them as a resource to find private teachers.

JessAndColton

call local cities and see if they would be interested in hiring a piano teacher for the rec centers. 
I know Plano has piano lessons and ALWAYS are looking for teachers.

ksvend

Public libraries and grocery stores often have boards public can post on as well as colleges - at each place you usually need approval from mgt. before doing so.

Craigslist.  Care.com has tutoring information (I found my nannying job on there) - maybe you could post there?

If you had money maybe a local sports or theatre program which targets a lot of parents.

Good luck!