Since I was copied, my sincere 2 cents: While a course in communication may very well be needed (including me), it makes sense for Music Institutes/Organizations to stick to their main mission - propagate music. Otherwise the image may be diluted. Krishna Hegde ________________________________ From: Academy of Indian Music (AIM) <aimartsnj@xxxxxxxxx> To: aimartsnj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 9:15:48 AM Subject: SURVEY Dear Patrons No matter how brilliant and invaluable your idea, it is worthless unless you can share it with others. For this reason, effective communication is crucial to anyone and everyone. However, the ability to communicate effectively does not come easily to many people, and it is a skill that requires practice. We begin practicing our communication skills even before we learn to walk. A newborn child communicates by crying, but it slowly learns to mimic its parents' speech. Eventually, the child discovers that certain speech patterns elicit different responses; one of the joys of parenting is trying to decipher the meaning behind certain "words." Does "baaaaaw" mean that the baby wants his ball, his bottle, or his blanket? Slowly, through trial and error, the child learns to manipulate sounds to get what it wants, and as the child develops, this active oral practice leads to more nuanced and fluid conversations. In short, the child learns effective communication. To effectively communicate a complex idea, however, requires skills beyond elementary conversation. Many in our AIM community have expressed an interest in wanting us to start a Communication Course for Adults. Your answers to the following Survey will help us decide, whether this is something we should pursue Adult Communication Class Survey Please read each question and circle the appropriate answer. All information is held in confidence and no identifying information is requested. Thank you for your participation. 1) Is English your native language? Yes No 2) Do you feel confident in your personal conversational speaking skills? Yes No 3) Do you feel confident in your business speaking skills? Yes No 4) Would you be interested in training and practicing your verbal and written presentation skills in a small group setting? Yes No 5) If you answered Yes to #4, would you be interested in attending classes during a. the day? Yes No b. the evening? Yes No 6) Do you use a computer on a regular basis? Yes No 7) Do you know how to research information and topics on the Internet? Yes No 8) Would you be interested in learning computer research skills? Yes No 9) Gender: male female 10)Age (please circle one): 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 + -- With Warm Regards Academy of Indian Music( AIM) Tel: 908 222 0111 Fax: 908 222 0051 Music - Dance - Yoga For details visit www.aimarts.org