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.
I love teaching beginners! Young music students are eager to learn and haven’t had the time to develop bad habits that need to be undone. Beginners are a blank slate ready to be filled with knowledge. New teacher often don’t know where to start and frequently ask: What repertoire do you use? How do you
