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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[Knock, Knock.] I bounded up the stairs to let my next student in (that’s my exercise for teaching days). I opened the door and discovered to my horror that 2 of my students were standing there. And they were NOT
Dueling Students at My Door – Time for Swap List Rules Read More »
I like to think of myself as an efficiency queen. I probably live in a dream world, but I’m all about doing things in the shortest possible time but in the most thorough way. When my husband and I get
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A List of Creative Projects for Piano Students Every summer, I try to do something different with my students. Some years it’s a music camp requiring elaborate and careful planning and others years it’s just doing things “outside of the box.”
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The ideas for new and creative ways  to use Rhythm Cup Explorations® are just pouring in and filling my email inbox! Please keep them coming we’ll continue to add to the “8 New Ways to Make Rhythm Cups Explode in
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I think one of the most stressful things in teaching piano is trying to “fit it all in.” It’s really quite difficult no matter how much time you have with a students because there are so many things to do!
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Here are 8 10 Ideas to get Rhythm Cup Explorations® to Explode! I don’t know what the criteria is for a “hot seller,” but I’m pretty sure Rhythm Cup Explorations®, Rhythm Cup Explorations® 2 (new!), and the Holiday Rhythm Cup Explorations® fit
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In the online workshop “The Best Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” we discuss why it’s important for teachers to keep up with inflation and raise their prices a little every year. With the wonderful conversations we’ve had about this, I
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Not feeling up to a piano or music camp this summer, but still know that you need to “change it up” a bit? That’s the way I feel this year. So I thought you might enjoy hearing my own brainstorming
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Yes, that’s right! I will be giving the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” workshop in two locations this summer and both are very affordable! As you can tell, this is the week for learning about summer learning opportunities for
The “Stress-free Business Practices Workshop” May Be Headed Your Way! Read More »
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