Priority development : Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Countries/Regions already covered : Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

At Forte, learning music is FUN! Through a structured curriculum Forte offers tuition for children from as young as 6 months of age through to adults wanting to learn for both fun and enjoyment.

Forte is the Australian leader in music education and has 11 years experience of developing this proven business system with many successful franchisees.

From the beginning, what attracted both Gillian Erskine and Paul Myatt to teaching music and later into developing Forte, was the contribution that music makes in children's general education and development. They believe that in addition to benefits of academic success, children gain pleasure and self esteem from the sheer joy of being able to play music.

Whilst not meeting until 1989, both Gillian and Paul independently came to feel the same way about traditional teaching methods - "there had to be a better way..."

During the eighties Gillian and Paul separately purchased schools in Brisbane and built them into large thriving businesses. Each soon realised that while excellence in teaching standards was paramount, it was learning and developing business skills that were vital to their individual successes. In 1993, Gillian and Paul came together and created Forte.

Forte was launched in January 1994 in several locations throughout Brisbane. Forte's exclusive teaching materials were revolutionary. The system incorporated technology along with a dynamic teaching approach. In the early years, Gillian and Paul created structured systems and manuals for training both teaching and administrative staff. In this way they were able to consistently deliver and replicate the Forte concept throughout Australia and overseas.

These initial systems proved to be effective and consistent. During the ensuing years a dynamic research and development team continued to develop both the systems and training modules.

"Forte is committed to spreading the joy of learning music through expanding its music school concept throughout Australia and overseas.

-Early Childhood Music :
MUSIC EDUCATION
Children aged 6 months through to pre school 4 years

- Music for the Young Beginner:
INSTRUMENT TUITION
Children 5 - 7 years

- General Music Lessons:
INSTRUMENT TUITION
Children aged 8 years Teenagers and adults

The following training and support is provided by the Forte National Office:

- Initial training including one week of onsite training at Forte National Office
- Ongoing training as required
- Operations and Training Manuals
- Ongoing telephone support
- Regular visits from our Franchise Network Support Manager who will provide advice and assistance
- National and regional franchise meetings and conferences.

The purpose of these meetings is to:

- Keep our franchisees informed
- Offer training
- To network as a team and create unity
- Receive feedback and ideas to improve our systems and product

We seek applicants who meet the following criteria:

- People management experience
- Relationship selling
- Customer service experience
- Highly motivated
- Hands on approach
- Adequate funding

Forte School of Music
Paul Myatt - -
Forte National Office - 524 Milton Road - 4066 QLD - Toowong - Australia