The modern piano teacher’s blog
As we head into December, & all the extra activities that tend to crop up, it can be hard to avoid burnout. This is a time of year when our studio families might say no to participating in “extras” in the studio & our students don’t practice as much as they typically would. Rather than…
Having the right technology & must have business apps means you can run your studio more efficiently & be more profitable. Why waste time on a task when an app can make it easier? This the 2018 version of “The Apps I Can’t Live Without” – Business Edition! While I love “the Beast” (my husband’s…
There are just certain pieces of technology & must have apps that make life so much easier. And honestly, if I didn’t have access to iPads, a cell phone & online apps my studio would look very different & wouldn’t be nearly as profitable. This week is the 2018 version of “The Apps I Can’t…
Sometimes families say goodbye. And, it isn’t necessarily because they don’t like your teaching. They just don’t know if or how their child is progressing because you aren’t sharing student success on a regular basis. So, they leave thinking that their child hasn’t learnt anything. But, WE know that isn’t true.
This time of year, we always hold a Halloween group lesson in my studio. It’s a great time to get together, for new students to meet returning students, & inject a change in our routine right about when students need a change in scenery. Why have group lesson? It didn’t take very long to realize…
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!
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.
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?
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.
Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?