How Often Should I Raise Teaching Rates? It’s that time of year when we all start updating our policies! I hope that you’ve had a chance to read about “How to Move to a No Makeups Policy.” You will be […]
Should I Raise My Teaching Rates This Year? Read More »
Now that spring break is over, I’m sure you are thinking about your summer plans. Why not put a piano teaching seminar, workshop, or conference on your agenda? No, not the ones where someone is trying to sell you something,
Summer 2014 Piano Teaching Learning Opportunities Read More »
Are you struggling with moving to a no makeups piano policy? Since giving the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio,” I’ve had a number of teachers write to say that they are no longer giving makeup lessons. And with this
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Here’s some great training for piano teachers who adjudicate! This critique of critiques, as you might call it, is written by Marcia Vahl from her extensive experience in judging piano competitions and training piano adjudicators.
10 of the Best Piano Judging Comments Read More »
Here’s the third and final installment of the “Importance of a Web Presence” series by Kevin Kao. I’m sure your convinced now based on “How Has Word of Mouth Marketing Changed” that you need a presence on the web. And
How to Optimize Your Web Presence Read More »
This winter, you’ve probably taught a record number of phone, Skype, or Facetime piano lessons. I love the way technology helps us not feel like we have to offer makeup lessons! But of course, there are some things that are
5 Fabulous Long Distance Piano Lesson Games Read More »
Do you ever feel badly for your youngest students who have to play “methody” pieces for the recital because there’s not a lot of great early beginner piano music out there? Well, feel badly no more! Black Key Blast is
Enter the Black Key Blast! Giveaway Read More »
Scores of teachers have emailed me to tell me that they are using the Snowman flashcards for winter challenges for their students. So, I decided that for the next 3 weeks, I’m going to hold a mini Winter Olympics Competition
New, Free Snowman Interval Cards – Winter Olympic Challenge! Read More »
Okay, my students really want some competition! Here’s the 2nd rhythm challenge from a different part of the Rhythm Manipulations® book. All you have to do is watch it, and beat this student’s metronome speed. You can upload your video
We Challenge YOU! Rhythm Challenge #2 Read More »
In the first post (Importance of a Web Presence: How Has Word of Mouth Changed?) of this series, we looked at how word of mouth has evolved and is now more powerful than ever – but only IF you have
Importance of a Web Presence: How to (easily) Stake Your Claim Online Read More »
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