College Teaching Job Search
Success for Musicians

Get Out of the Pile and Onto the Shortlist

So You Can Recession-Proof
Your Teaching Practice

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Get clarity about who you really are as an artist and educator.

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Learn a clear way to communicate your strengths and value.

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Create promotional materials and a teaching career you're proud of.

Is This Your Story?

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You apply for teaching jobs and try to promote your private studio, but you’re not seeing results.

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You wonder why you’re not getting interviews and what employers actually want.

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It’s confusing and frustrating. And you can’t help but think, “Maybe I don’t have what it takes . . . ”

What If You Could:

Learn how to communicate your strengths in all your application materials so you have a real shot at making the shortlist and landing the job.

Discover how to structure and tailor cover letters that create interest and connection — no more generic letters that go nowhere.

Write a teaching philosophy and a diversity statement that each bring you to life on the page so you're not lost in the pile.

Explore how to build a teaching bio that attracts more of your ideal students so you can fill your studio and love your work.

Get the lowdown on what search committees look for so you’re no longer in the dark about what to include and what to leave out.

Overhaul your application materials and develop a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy and diversity statement—plus a bio—that you are truly proud of.

You CAN with the
College Teaching Job Search
Success for Musicians

I’ve put all of my signature programs in one place to help you power-up your promo materials so you can recession-proof your teaching practice.

Here’s what you’ll get with The College Teaching Job Search Success Pack:

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CV Master Course to help you communicate what distinguishes you from the 200 other applicants.

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Cover Letter Seminar so you never again send out a boring, formulaic letter that’s ignored.

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Teaching Philosophy and Diversity Statement Bootcamp to help you identify and convey your core values in action.

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The Musician Teaching Bio Workshop to finally communicate who you really are so you can attract more of your ideal students.

The College Job Search Success Pack is based on my years directing the career and entrepreneurship centers at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. I’ve helped hundreds of musicians create dynamic application materials and successfully navigate the college job market and beyond.

I’m excited to help you fulfill your potential and set yourself up to land more teaching opportunities.

Imagine having application materials that you’re proud of because they tell the true story of who you are and what you stand for as an artist and educator.

With Success Pack you’ll set yourself up for more confident guest teaching, engaged networking, first-rate interviewing, and inspired music-making.

PLUS, When you purchase The College Job Search Success Pack, you’ll get an exclusive bonus: twice-monthly live Q&A sessions on Zoom with “hot seat” editing feedback on your revised materials.

FREE Resource for Musicians:

33 Common Mistakes to Avoid
When It Comes to Landing
College Teaching Opportunities

Get immediate access to this valuable resource. Inside you’ll learn exactly how most musicians sabotage their chances of advancing so you don’t make these same mistakes.

The College Teaching Job Search Success Pack
is right for you, if . . .

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You are serious about wanting more teaching work.

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You want to upgrade your materials and your career confidence for maximum impact.

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You’re willing to do the work to overhaul your materials and your mindset.

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You are open to new approaches to presenting your skills and experience.

Each self-paced video course is packed with detailed step-by-step instructions and examples to take the guesswork out of upgrading your promo materials. Over the four courses, the work is broken down into manageable steps to eliminate the overwhelm and keep you on track and making positive progress.

Best of all, you don’t have to go it alone.

When you purchase The Musician Educator’s Super Pack you’ll get an exclusive bonus: twice-monthly live Q&A sessions with “hot seat” editing feedback on your revised materials.

Each month, you’ll have access to expert editing tips to fine-tune your final drafts.

These sessions will happen live on Zoom through Dec. 2020 and will be recorded so if you have to miss any, you can still access the help.

COMMON SENSE HEADS UP:

Now, of course, I cannot promise that new promotional materials will land you interviews or jobs. No one can.

But what I CAN promise is this: If you do all the work and actively engage in the courses, you will gain what most college job seekers never find out – how employers actually view your materials and how to upgrade the effectiveness of yours.

Save 35% with the
College Teaching Job Search Success Pack

CV Master Course

(Purchased separately: $327)

Find out what details matter to search committees so you can present yourself in the best light possible.

Learn how to structure your CV to connect with the employer’s priorities.

Communicate HOW you teach and how effective your teaching is.

Create a dynamic professional letterhead to brand your materials.

Discover how to tailor your CV for any opportunity.

In 10 video lessons, you’ll get step by step instructions with clear action steps so you can upgrade your CV one step at a time. Lose the overwhelm and get your future going now.

Transform your CV… your finished product will truly be a masterpiece!

“Angela’s CV Master Course provides crucial advice and guidance that will POSITIVELY transform your CV format and perception of your credentials and merits. Your finished product will truly be a masterpiece!”

Tim Feerst, percussion faculty, University of Utah

Teaching Philosophy / Diversity Statement Bootcamp

(Purchased separately: $275)

In this training you’ll . . .

Identify your core values as an educator so you can convey your distinct strengths.
Use these stories to bring your teaching to life on the page even if you’re not an excellent writer.
Articulate how you cultivate diverse, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Analyze examples so you can improve your own statements without being a copycat.
Demystify the writing process so you can stay motivated and on track.

10 training videos with detailed instructions on how to craft both memorable teaching philosophy and diversity statements that distinguish you from the 200 other candidates and help you make the short list.

Realized what sets me apart in my teaching!
“Working through the process of the course, I discovered I had much more to feel good about and realized what sets me apart in my teaching and what I’ve done. Thank you, Angela!”
David Allen, clarinetist, faculty, Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State Univ.

Cover Letter Seminar

(Purchased separately: $175)

Together, we’ll unpack . . .

How to structure and focus your cover letter for real impact. Most musicians get this all wrong.
The “Secrets” of what cover letters actually communicate about you, your teaching, and your music — so your letters can be memorable.
How to convey what distinguishes you from the 200 other candidates.
The 10 deadly “cover letter sins” to avoid so you’ll stand a fighting chance of getting the interview.
The skills and concepts needed to always deliver a dynamic cover letter, even years down the road.

5 training videos loaded with examples and step by step instructions with clear action steps — so you can make a terrific first impression with any employer. Your talent deserves it!

Now I feel proud to apply for college jobs!

“Angela’s way of thinking blows my mind. Her experience and honest perspective helped to elevate and expertly tailor my materials, which I now feel proud to submit for jobs in higher education.”

Sabrina Learman, soprano, faculty, Emerson College

Musician Teaching Bio Workshop

(Purchased separately: $147)You’ll learn how to . . .

Avoid the usual bio mistakes: the cliché-filled boring lists and canned adjectives and instead, write an engaging bio so that prospective students contact you. .
Get past the negative self-judgment and worry about having “impressive” credentials so you can write your truth so you attract the right students easily.
Detail your past experience, values, and goals so you can convey the best of what you offer succinctly.
Analyze effective bios so you can apply winning concepts to your own non-formulaic bio.
Discover how to communicate your motivation and core purpose as a music educator so you can attract more of your ideal students.

7 training videos plus worksheets, examples, and detailed instructions. No more “I don’t know what to write” — get the bio you need to help attract your ideal students.

What It’s Like to Work with Angela

“Angela’s thoughtful and direct feedback made me more sensitive to what the market is looking for, and taught me how to frame my words in a way that gave them more impact and depth. I landed my first full-time tenure-track appointment within a few months of working with her!”

Linda Pearse, trombonist, faculty, Mount Allison University, Canada

BONUS: Live Q&A Calls

When you purchase The Musician Educator’s Super Pack, you’ll get an exclusive bonus: twice-monthly live Q&A sessions with “hot seat” editing feedback on your revised materials.

Each month, you’ll have access to expert editing tips to fine-tune your final drafts.