Making a living as a musician is tough. It can be discouraging when you’re constantly putting in the work and not seeing the financial return that you want and need. Believe me when I say you’re not alone! Many musicians feel this way, which is why it’s important to get creative with your revenue streams. Incorporating …
The first private music lesson is a big moment for both the student and teacher. It’s your chance to assess whether or not they are ready for lessons, as well as if they will be able to commit to at least two years of learning. So how do you know what questions you should ask …
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Being a freelancer is awesome! You are in charge of your own business, you set your own schedule, you do the work YOU want to do…you pay more in taxes, you have no employee health insurance, you have no employee benefits. WHOA! That took quite the turn! It’s true, being a freelancer is great, but …
If you have been playing clarinet for a while, you probably have heard from a band director or private teacher that it’s time for a clarinet mouthpiece upgrade. But with so many choices out there, making a decision can be confusing. So, what is the best clarinet mouthpiece? Well, that depends on a lot of …
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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.
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. …
