Promotional Opportunities
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Promotional Opportunities
“5 Things” Lists
Description: A “list” series highlighting interesting facts and ideas about composers, pianists, repertoire, history, teaching, and performing practice. Repurposed across multiple platforms for greatest exposure—TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, our Discovery page, etc. Topic does not have to directly relate to your contribution.
Examples of prompts:
- 5 things you might not know about…
- 5 ideas for…
- 5 reasons you should…
- How to [insert topic] in 5 easy steps…
Resources needed – TEXT AND PHOTOS:
- Topic title
- List of 4-6 interesting facts/ideas. If it is a “how to” list, number of steps is flexible. Include sources where applicable. Options for social media only (shorter text) or social media AND Discovery page (~500 words), pending approval. Guidelines available here.
- At least one accompanying photo per fact/idea.
Timeline: Resources needed 3-6 weeks in advance of your event.
Topic examples: Florence Price, Chopin etudes, the history of recitals performed by memory, teaching students with special needs, creative recital ideas.
Examples of previous posts:
- Social Media: 4 Things You Might Not Know about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
- Social Media: 5 Things You Might Not Know about Widmung
- Discovery page: 5 Things You Might Not Know About Practicing the Piano
- Discovery page: 5 Things You Might Not Know About Lita Spena
More details provided during scheduling.
Special Guest Q&A
Description: An opportunity to receive and answer questions from our community on the topic of your choice (related to your upcoming event or an area of your expertise), featured on Instagram, Facebook, and our Discovery page. Topic does not have to directly relate to your contribution.
Resources Needed – TEXT:
- Answers via email within 48 hours of receiving the community question list (scheduling collaborative to fit into your workflow). Answers should be 4-5 sentences or less.
- One video submitted via form in portrait mode inviting questions from our community. View example script here.
Timeline: Provide video 1 week in advance of your event and provide question answers within 48hrs of agreed upon date.
Topic examples: Technique for beginners, learning Scarlatti works, things you’ve always wanted to ask a college professor
Examples of previous posts:
- Utilizing Improvisation and Percussion Activities in the Piano Lesson with Jason Sifford
- Alternatively-Sized Keyboards with Carol Leone
- Rote Teaching with E.L. Lancaster
More details provided during scheduling.
Learn Something in 60 Seconds or Less
Description: A fast-paced, fun video series showcasing an educational tip or hack in 60 seconds or less. Topics should generally be related to piano, but the possibilities are flexible and endless. Desired tone is fun, personal, and upbeat. Featured on Instagram and TikTok. Topic does not have to directly relate to your contribution.
Resources Needed – VIDEO: 60-second video of you teaching something interesting, fun, humorous, or useful.
Timeline: Provide video at least 2 weeks in advance of your event in accordance with agreed upon scheduling and deadlines.
Script: Intro: Hi, I’m [name] and today I’m going to show you how to [topic] in 60 seconds or less! Outro: Be sure to [register for my webinar, check out my video, etc.] at pianoinspires.com, and follow @pianoinspires for more tips.
Topic examples: How to teach beginners about the inside of a piano, how to prepare students for stage etiquette during recital season, how to use your favorite feature on your score marking app, things to look out for when signing a performance contract
Examples of previous posts:
- Singing Through the Keys with Christina Lai
- Improvisation Activity with Jason Sifford
- Sight Reading with Leonidas Lagrimas
More details provided during scheduling.
Note: No material submission required at this step.