What is the best way for a piano teacher to advertise?

[ellenoid]

I frequent Craigslist and Facebook, and both options work relatively well. However, finding students to fill the early afternoon gaps has proven to be somewhat of a challenge, since most students are school-aged and seek after-school hours.

Flier distribution is timely and not that effective.

Can anyone recommend another idea that won't cost me anything?

Thanks!

[redcurleyz]

Have you thought about giving a "credit" to those parents who refer someone to you? My nephew does piano lessons and his teacher was recommended to my sister by two different people. Just a thought.

[captain]

Make a parody youtube video - have your actor/actress for a free piano lesson - zero cost to you in money.

Then upload it to youtube as a viral video offering your services.

Then send the link to your local papers.