Do you have a cat lover?
There is a reason there is a cat tax on social media. Many people love our feline friends. Do you have a cat lover in your studio?
Sam’s Life is a collection of rote pieces for the cat lovers in your studio!
Author: Rosemarie Penner
Work WITH Parents, Not Against Them
This was a week that reminded me how important is to work WITH parents, not against them. When things are just not going well with a student, one of the best things we can do is open up the lines of communication with a parent.
Fascinate Your Ideal Studio Clients
As a teacher we have a brand. As a studio owner we have a brand. And, we need that brand to fascinate our ideal studio clients. How do we do this in a busy, busy world?
Setting Realistic Schedule Expectations
With the first weeks back to teaching, it is time to settle into the fabulous-ness (perhaps not an official word, but one that describes how much I love my job) of lessons with my students! As a teacher, a big part of keeping clients and students happy is setting realistic expectations for each person. As a travel teacher, that list looks a little different because we need to set up realistic schedule expectations as well.
Practicing Made Fun
Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?
Building Excitement For Lessons
It’s the start of a new academic year in the studio and that means I’ve been working at building excitement for lessons that are starting just around the corner!
Whether your lessons have already begun or they are oh-so-close to starting, building excitement in those weeks up to AND after lessons have begun is crucial. Everyone is settling into a new routine and if something is exciting, it’s talked about. Which leads to more time spent on it!
Setting Up a Routine Before Lessons Start
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?
How Do We Learn?
How we learn. That’s what we, as teachers, really want to know because it lets us know how to best teach.
How to Introduce Chords to Students … Without Losing Their Interest
Chords are the backbone of music. Yet, how many of us take the time to teach our students about chords? Not as part of their technique exercises or on a theory page, but as an element that makes a song … well, a song. And, how many times do we sing chords so we can play chords?
The Apps I Just Can’t Live Without (Business Edition)
The right app makes all the difference, right? And while I’ve written about the apps I use in my studio while teaching, I haven’t shared the apps I just can’t live without for the business side of my studio. That’s about to change!