Rhythm is one of the most fundamental elements of music and often the element that many students struggle to master. Teaching beginning music students is very rewarding but teaching rhythm to beginners can be exceptionally challenging as most of them tend to focus on learning the notes first. Luckily, teaching rhythm doesn’t have to be […]
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When I first began teaching, I was really bad at the business side of running a studio. I wanted to be all about the art and creativity and hated talking about money. I had an ambiguous payment policy and I am lucky that most of my students paid me…eventually. As private teachers, collecting payments is
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As music teachers, we struggle on a regular basis to motivate students to practice consistently. Use these tips to change the practice mindset of your students and have a thriving studio.
Distance learning can present a few challenges. Our 8 tips for distance learning will guarantee you success from day one.
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Skype is an excellent tool to use for private lessons when an in-person is not possible. Whether your student moved away, has a transportation issue, or the dreaded snow day or an illness has closed school. Skype is easy to use, its free, and its reliable as long as there is a good internet connection.
Student: Is memorization really an important skill for a musician to learn? Teacher: Absolutely! Student: But it’s so hard, I am never going to be able to do it. Patience grasshopper…Memorization is a struggle for many musicians. For some, memorization comes naturally but for most, it is a skill that must be developed. A common
Scales and arpeggios are found in every piece of music ever written so it is important as a musician to have a mastery of their various forms yet so many students struggle with scales. Practicing scales and arpeggios doesn’t have to be hard. Let’s break them down and simplify things! What is a scale? A
Make sure you practice. You probably hear this on a regular basis. If you’re not sure where to start, you can learn practice basics here. If you already have a solid practice foundation, its time to figure out how to organize your practice in a way that makes your more efficient. Using a practice planner
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You need to learn a new piece of music. Maybe you just got your audition music, new band music, or a new solo. You take one look at it and have no idea where to even start. There is no need to fear, learning a new piece of music is easy if you incorporate smart practice.
If you are a private music teacher, you probably have a bag full of things you have to carry around daily. Your teaching bag doubles as your mobile office and you use absolutely everything in it on a regular basis. Modern technology has changed the game. Apps are available for almost anything you could imagine.
