Balance for your life … Creativity for your studio.
Many times when we talk about setting up a schedule, we think about our teaching time. Or, if you are a travel 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…
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 &…
We know that when students are given choice in what they learn, they are more likely to take ownership of their learning. And, wouldn’t it be great to have students that are excited to be in your studio because they LOVE lessons? So, how do we give students choice in music lab … without planning…
Whether you are just starting out with music labs or have been doing this for a few years, tech plays a big part in what we offer students. But, how to choose tech can feel overwhelming.
Many a teacher has struggled with how often to plan music labs so it doesn’t become a last minute scramble. Especially when it gets added to the bottom of the never ending to-do list. (I know this isn’t just me.) While it can be easy to just pull together something quick before lesson, or worse…
Planning music lab activities is what keeps lab relevant in your studio. The initial purchase of the iPad feels great. Which is quickly followed by “Now what?” This is why it’s important to have a strategy for music lab that fits within your prep time.
There is a certain ebb & flow to running a studio. Certain times of the year tend to be a race to the start … or finish, depending on the time of year. And, it can feel like getting balance is a pipe dream. In the past, these busy times were the ones that I’ve…
While I have found a way to balance running my boutique studio, home life and personal development (at least most days), it wasn’t always like this. Then, one year I realized something had to change. Are you registration ready?
There are certain times of the year that keeping a balance between my studio & personal life seems almost impossible. Between registration, recital & end of year projects, creating balance is a challenge. Good thing I like a challenge. Below are 5 ways you can create balance for yourself … even when your studio (or…
Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly which piece would give your student practice with a concept? Without spending precious prep time looking through a bookshelf? AND … to give your students choice in their repertoire. It seems like too much to ask from our bookshelves, right? And yet there is a way to quickly…