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Moving your studio online can be a wonderful opportunity for students to learn in new ways & stay connected with you even when you can not be in the same physical place. However, some students may need a little more than, “We are moving online! Here’s how!” Specifically helping special needs students adjust to online…
We are in uncertain times. Between coronavirus/COVID-19 & an upcoming recession things can feel pretty bleak. But, they aren’t. We are so fortunate to have a career where we have flexibility in how we work. We have much more control over things than we may think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t things we worry or stress…
Perhaps you have been really lucky & not dealt with any “problem” clients. Everyone pays for lessons on time, arrive/pickup happen on time & the issues other teachers deal with have not happened to you. So, why do you need studio policies? Policies: The Start of a Beautiful Friendship Simply put, studio policies are the…
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Here is the elephant in the room. Most of the problems that happen in any studio stem from policies that are not clear to clients. Even when they’ve signed them. It could be a client that pays tuition late or makeup lesson requests. Whatever drives you a little crazy when your client asks is a…
There are so many great parts of running a business. The freedom. The clients. The students. But, there are times when those same things can seem overwhelming. Especially when you need to say “no” to clients. I understand that it can be frustrating when a client asks for more than you can give. I’ve been…
Feeling underappreciated by clients happens to the best of us. But, there are ways to turn this around. Recently, I was at a birthday party & someone I hadn’t seen in a long time asked what I’d been up to. I briefly shared about a new project in my studio & that I was presenting…
It can sometimes feel as if your studio is taking over every aspect of your life, right? Especially in the early days or when you are expanding your studio quickly. But, this is not what you signed up for. Back when I taught in the school system, I would routinely work 60 hours a week. …
Professional development is so important, as teachers & studio owners, to continue growing. And attending conferences whether online or in person can be invaluable, but also provide important professional development milestones. MusicEdConnect, an online conference, is one such annual experience for me. If you missed part one of this series, click here. Because honestly, the…
This year was a bit of a milestone in my professional development. It marks the fifth year that I’ve attended MusicEdConnect! Not only do I love geeking out with other teachers at this online conference, but breadth of topics covered each year keeps me inspired for months afterwards. So, what was this year like? Well,…