Having a studio recital is a lot of work. And, it’s completely worth it. But, you may be thinking, “The recital is over … now what?” Maybe you are feeling burnt out or “burnt out adjacent” (the feeling of don’t-add-anything-more-because-I-am-JUST-barely-able-to-get-everything-done). Having some post recital ideas to keep lessons engaging is a must!
Continue reading “The Recital Is Over … Now What?”Help! My Student Doesn’t Have Their Recital Song Mastered.
It’s that time of year & many studios are working towards one goal. Making sure students have their recital song mastered. Or, songs depending on the size of the studio. Sometimes I wonder who is more stressed before the recital: the teacher or the student. And, I think that it all depends on how soon the recital is.
Do you have a student that procrastinates on their songs until the last minute? And, then struggles to master them in the last week or two before the recital?
We all know how that turns out. The student typically chokes during the performance, audience members try to be supportive (though with all the stops & starts it’s a challenge), & the recital starts feeling like a chore to everyone that attends.
Continue reading “Help! My Student Doesn’t Have Their Recital Song Mastered.”How to Host a Virtual Recital: Part 2
Hosting a virtual recital, much like an in-person recital, has many moving parts. The nice part is that many of these parts are the same regardless of the format! After hosting my first in-person recital … & the sheer exhaustion afterwards, I’ve been on a mission to plan a recital without stress. Thankfully it has become much easier over the years & I’ll be sharing the tips & tricks that have made planning much, much easier.
P.S. This is part 2 of a series covering virtual or online recitals. Be sure to read about choosing the right type of virtual recital & marketing or to clients/teachers in Part 1. Just like this article, you can use the ideas for in-person recitals when you are trying out something new in the format or activities.
Continue reading “How to Host a Virtual Recital: Part 2”How to Host a Virtual Recital: Part 1
While it would be easy enough to cancel recitals when your studio is online, it’s important for students to have a goal to work towards. And, a virtual recital that knocks your clients’ socks off is just the thing to remind them once again why they love working with you so much. Marketing a virtual recital doesn’t have to be hard with a few steps!
Continue reading “How to Host a Virtual Recital: Part 1”Making Recital Prep Fun & Quirky For Students
Recital prep can be a stressful time for students & their families. The pressure to play things perfectly can lead to tears & parents wondering if it’s all worth it. NOT what we want on their mind around registration season. Instead, wouldn’t it be great to keep things light & fun while you prepare students for the recital? Yes!
I’ll be sharing my top 3 tricks that lead to smiles, lots of practice & happy families!
Continue reading “Making Recital Prep Fun & Quirky For Students”How to Make Studio Registration Streamlined & Intuitive
Whether you teach in a home studio, commercial space or in student’s homes, the registration season always brings its own unique juggling act. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t simplify studio registration. Not with these 3 steps!
Continue reading “How to Make Studio Registration Streamlined & Intuitive”Spring Into Studio Registration With These Easy Tips!
When I first began my studio, I looked high & low for studio registration tips. Can you relate? After all, no one wants to spend more time than they have to admin. But, there are times when a little creative admin needs to happen to balance studio registration (which can be stressful) with having a semblance of work-life balance.
This article is all about the essential docs you’ll need & how to best get that ready so studio registration becomes oh-so-easy! It’s all about taking that goodwill & transferring it into renewed contracts for the fall (or summer depending on your studio).
Continue reading “Spring Into Studio Registration With These Easy Tips!”Re-registration: It Starts Before You Think
It’s that time of year. Â Crunch time. Â Recitals, summer camps (if you are holding them), and studio re-registration all get put on top of our regular responsibilities. Â On the one hand, it’s an exciting time of new possibilities & ideas. Â On the other hand, it’s stressful wondering if the finances are going to work out so those new possibilities & ideas can become reality.
Continue reading “Re-registration: It Starts Before You Think”How 21st Century Female Composers Challenge the Status Quo
Unlike previous generations, the stigma of being a female composer is gone. So it could be easy to assume that contemporary female composers are not challenging the music industry’s status quo. This is far from the case! In fact, women today are challenging not only the music industry but societal expectations of women in general.
Continue reading “How 21st Century Female Composers Challenge the Status Quo”3 Surprising Reasons To Include Women Composers In Our Studios
March is “Women in History” month & as I was researching women in music history it was absolutely fascinating. There is a lot of fantastic music out there by both men & women (plus those that don’t identify with either gender). So, why should we specifically include women composers in our repertoire rather than just looking for great music? The quick answer is that it’s too easy to fall into routines, mindset patterns or even ignore our blindspots (which since we are “blind” to them is understandable). Here are 3 surprising, non-music reasons to include more women composers in your studio.
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