Do you ask your students how many days they practiced during the week? Maybe you look in their assignment sheets to see how many days they’ve practiced? Yep, I do too. But I know that the amount of time they practice does
GIVEAWAY! What’s Wrong With the Way We Practice? Read More »
Get your free studio newsletter template as well as a list of benefits for why you should create a studio newsletter to implement new policies and news.
Get Your Free Studio Newsletter Sample and Template! Read More »
I spent a bit of my summer trying to find some new, easy recipes that I could share for this Easy Recipes for Busy Piano Teachers series. But, I was sadly disappointed in many of them and didn’t deem them
Easy Recipes for the Busy Piano Teacher – Recipe #8 Salisbury Steak Read More »
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
Business Articles for the Piano Teacher – Dollarhide follow-up Read More »
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 »
Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
