Help break the ice and welcome new participants so they can make music right away!
For participants new to your Music Studio, stepping into a recording studio or picking up an instrument for the first time can be intimidating. Some beginners are so excited to get started that they can hardly stand it! Others may feel intimidated, nervous, or shy. One way to help new participants feel welcome is to implement an Equipment Orientation Process.
Equipment orientations are for first time users of music technology or instruments. The goal is to show new participants the basics of the equipment and get them playing as soon as possible. |
Read More How to… Orientations are a great way for the staff to get to know the participants on a personal level and a great way to start building trust. Keep the orientations low key and low stress. The primary goal is to make a new participant comfortable and to demystify instruments or production technology. Step One:
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