Balance for your life … Creativity for your studio.
One of the most popular activities to have in a music studio is group lessons. It’s a chance for students to get together, have fun, learn & visit. When you teach an instrument that tends to be solo (like the piano), this becomes all the more important for keeping students coming back each year. But,…
Group lessons are an amazing way to keep enthusiasm up in any studio. It’s a great time for students to visit, build a sense of studio community & bring a change in our routine right about when students need a change in scenery. How do you host a fun online Halloween group lesson? Without feeling…
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When studios moved online, digital escape rooms became increasingly popular. And that popularity continued as teachers began using these for in-person & hybrid lessons! But, why do digital escape rooms work so well?
Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?
Do you ever get the sense that your studio may be running you instead of the other way around? It is possible to have balance while running a creative studio. It just takes a little time. When I first started my studio, it was hard. I felt like there was no balance between my personal…
Many times when we talk about setting up a schedule, we think about our teaching time. Or, if you are a traveling teacher, teaching & travel time. But, do you also schedule administrative tasks that go into running a successful studio? Or, is it a bit of a wing-it type of situation? Chances are if…
Google Forms just make admin easier. After a few minutes of setting up, clients can fill it out on their own time! But, there is the matter of actually following up on those Google Form responses. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that while I’ve been good about getting the forms ready & sent, checking…
Gone are the days when we could keep our information in file cabinets & bookshelves. In today’s studio, we need digital information that can be accessed immediately. Today’s students & their parents are used to finding information with a quick search online. As a studio owner, if you have to search your shelves or file…
Setting up a routine is important for having a successful year. Not only does it ensure we make time for the concepts we want to teach, it makes time for when we need to step back and let our students lead. For our special needs students, a routine can be the thing that makes piano lessons a safe and enjoyable part of their week. How are you getting ready for back to lessons?