Sometimes it is easy to get in a tizzy about making policy changes when something pushes us to our limit. Conversely, some teachers “set it and forget it,” to the detriment of not making policy changes when needed, or not […]
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Wouldn’t you like to have a holiday recital template that doesn’t remind you of the commercialism of Christmas or the holidays? There is no shortage of “clip-arty” images or graphics of santas, presents, lights, stockings, and more. So we spent
New Holiday Recital Template 2017! Naturally Elegant! Read More »
Would you like to have a fall recital program so professional looking that people who attend ask you where they can buy tickets? That’s exactly what happened to one teacher when she used the spring recital program template and that’s
Fall Recital Program – The title is even editable! Read More »
How do you get paid on time for piano lessons? After you have moved from a per-lesson payment system to a tuition based structure, it might still be a struggle. There are many ways to tackle this issue, so I’ve outlined a number of
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Texting and emailing piano parents is dangerous work! Though I’ve learned a lot about emailing piano parents from my husband whose job relies heavily on email, I’ve also learned a lot the hard way. The danger of not knowing and using these
Now that you know how to move to a no make-up lessons policy, it’s time to learn how to implement your policy! I hesitate to use the word “enforce” because the word has a rigid ring to it. And the idea of getting rid
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What you may have forgotten in your piano policy… A few weeks ago, a teaching friend emailed me with a very scary story. She and I both think you might want to read this. It’s a good reminder to make sure
I’m Not Trying to Scare You – But don’t forget this in your policy! Read More »
First impressions can often seal the deal or turn it sour. This is especially true when you conduct new piano student interviews! When I was in San Antonio for the MTNA conference, I met Christina Whitlock who excitedly told me about
New Piano Student Interviews – How to Seal the Deal Read More »
Click here to download this article This wonderful insight on the top 10 things to know about starting a music school is from the esteemed Kristin Yost, owner of the Centre for Music Minds and the author of How I
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If you take pictures or videos in your studio and plan to include them in publications or on the internet, it is imperative that you inform parent of this and get their consent in a piano lesson photo release. Every
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Autumn & Halloween Music
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and listen to composers talk about how to teach their newest autumn & Halloween music! Join hundreds of creative teachers for an uplifting time of encouragement & learning! New MACs released at this webinar!
