I have a problem. I’m an office supply addict. Every year as I’m getting ready for piano lessons, I look at the office supply stores and online for some of the newest, most unusual and interested office gadgets. I’ve admitted […]
My Newest Gadgets! (And a cry for help…) Read More »
Get Rid of Mindless Practicing Piano with this Fun Creation! I am so excited about a last minute idea I had last week when I was preparing for group lessons! This year, I want to help my students practice smarter, not
Get Rid of Mindless Practice with this Fun Creation! Read More »
Last year, many of you started the 30 Piece Challenge in your studios! This idea, inspired by the brilliant pedagogue Elissa Milne, was very successful in my studio in helping my students learn much more music, become better readers and helping
30 and 40 Piece Challenge – New Charts, Cards, and Checklists! Read More »
Weird blog post title, I know! But, since so many of you own and are using Rhythm Cup Explorations®, I wanted to share some exciting things about cups with you! Also, don’t forget that next week is when we are
I’ve just finished presenting both sessions of the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” workshop at Dollarhide’s Music, a wonderful music store in Pensacola, Florida. I love the staff there and they have been so easy to work with! If you are
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In the last Dollars and Sense post, I told you about the elements that are essential to a good piano lesson Agreement to Terms. And in our upcoming “Stress-free Business Practices” webinar, we’ll talk about all the policies that will help
What’s Your Agreement to Terms Good For? Court? Read More »
The other day I was angry. Very angry. I felt like I was being taken advantage of, I felt like I wasn’t appreciated, I felt like I was being slapped in the face, and the list goes on and on. The
A Secret Weapon for Dealing with Your Anger (due to Angry Parents) Read More »
Do you need to make a more consistent income? Do you need to make more money? Are you tired of scheduling make up lessons? Do you need paid time off or sick leave? Do you want to know how to
Register for the Business Webinar Coming Soon to your Living Room! Read More »
A number of the fantastic teachers that have attended the “Best Stress-free Business Practices” workshops have told me that you’d love to see what my Agreement to Terms looks like. And in the last post on Swap List Rules, I mentioned that
Is Your Agreement to Terms Missing Key Ingredients? Read More »
I’ve just finished presenting both sessions of the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” workshop at the National Federated Music Conference’s conference in Oregon. I told all of the fabulous teachers that attended that I would write a post so
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
