Your Public Teacher Profile¶

If you want to attract new students or build your professional presence on EchoVQ, your public teacher profile is your storefront. This section covers how to optimize it and what it shows to potential students. (For basic profile setup, see "Getting Started as a Teacher.")

Making Your Profile Public¶

By default, your profile is private (only you and your students see it). To make it public:

How to enable: 1. Go to Settings → Teacher Profile 2. Look for "Profile Visibility" toggle 3. Switch from Private to Public 4. Save

What happens: Your profile is now visible to anyone browsing EchoVQ for teachers. Students can find you via search, browse teacher lists, and view your profile page.

What Students See on Your Public Profile¶

Your profile page includes: - Name and profile picture - Profile tagline (your one-sentence pitch) - Location (city/region) - Experience and credentials: Years teaching, degrees, certifications, affiliations - Specializations: Vocal styles you teach (classical, pop, jazz, etc.) - Student levels you work with: Beginner, intermediate, advanced, professional - Studio type: Private, school/institution, online - Rates: Hourly rate and trial lesson rate (if you've filled them in) - Availability: Full-time, part-time, occasional - Contact info: Public contact email/phone (if you've provided it) - Website and booking link (if you've added them) - Voice sample: Audio clip of you singing or teaching (if uploaded) - Recent custom exercises: Previews of up to 6 exercises you've created (shows your teaching style)

What students DON'T see: - Your private student roster or any student data - Analytics or insights - Private messages - Exercises you haven't shared publicly

Optimizing Your Profile for Discoverability¶

If you want students to find you, optimize your profile:

1. Use a Professional Photo¶

Clear, friendly, high-quality headshot. Avoid selfies, group photos, or blurry images.

2. Write a Compelling Tagline¶

Your tagline is the first thing potential students see. Make it specific and benefits-focused.

Examples: - ✅ "Helping pop singers find confidence and control" - ✅ "Classical technique for contemporary voices" - ✅ "Broadway audition prep and performance coaching" - ❌ "Voice teacher" (too generic) - ❌ "Teaching singing since 2010" (not benefit-focused)

3. Fill in All Fields¶

Complete profiles rank higher in search and feel more trustworthy. Don't leave sections blank.

4. Showcase Credentials (If You Have Them)¶

Degrees, certifications, and affiliations build credibility. If you don't have formal credentials, emphasize experience and results.

5. Upload a Voice Sample¶

Let students hear you. A 30-60 second clip of you singing or demonstrating technique makes your profile memorable.

6. Set Transparent Rates¶

Students appreciate knowing pricing upfront. If you're hesitant, include a range (e.g., "$50-75/hour depending on lesson length").

If you've built custom exercises, marking some as "public" shows your teaching style and expertise.

8. Keep It Current¶

Update your profile annually (or whenever something significant changes).

What Makes a Great Public Profile?¶

Case Study: Strong Profile - Photo: Clear headshot, smiling, professional - Tagline: "Specializing in vocal health and sustainable technique for working singers" - Experience: 15 years teaching, BM in Vocal Performance, NATS member - Specializations: Pop, R&B, Musical Theatre - Rates: $60/hour, $40 trial lesson - Voice Sample: 45-second clip demonstrating mixed voice technique - Bio: Warm, concise, focuses on student outcomes ("I help singers build confident, healthy voices that last")

Why it works: Specific, credible, approachable, and transparent. A potential student knows exactly what to expect.