Do you wish you could teach during the daytime so that you could have a better work-life balance? Preschool music lessons could do that and much more. Find out about the benefits of teaching preschoolers in this episode. Relevant Resources Mini Musicians course FULL TRANSCRIPT Click on any word to jump to that point…
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Plan the Ultimate First Piano Lesson for a Five Year Old Beginner
One thing I LOVE about being a piano teacher in 2019 is how much of a global community we have to draw from. So many teachers are sharing their approaches, observations and methods freely online. Note: This post was originally published in September 2016 but it was edited and expanded in May 2019. We have…
VMT043: How to keep your music studio income steady in the summer
Summer…ugh. It should be a wonderful time for music teachers to be able to take a break and chill out, but you can’t do that if you’re struggling to pay the bills. In this show, I’ll talk you through your options to solve the summer music studio income issue. Relevant Resources VMT019: Reframing Your Makeup…
How to handle summer in your music studio business
Summer can be a bit of a sticky wicket for music studio businesses. Families are travelling and kids are out of their normal routine – so what’s the best way to run a music school during the summer months? There are a few options that work for music studios in the summer. The best fit…
VMT042: How to craft the perfect recital welcome speech
Do you get nervous for your recital welcome speech? This is many music teachers’ least favourite part of running a studio concert. Get step-by-step tips for planning out your speech in this episode and relieve your nerves! Relevant Resources Calm, Confidence Building Piano Recitals & Concerts How to make your studio recital into a…
How to teach pop music to piano students
Are you struggling with how to teach pop music to your piano students? Perhaps you tried already and it was a total flop?! Let me help with some tips and tricks for teaching pop piano. 🙂 Teaching pop music doesn’t have to be difficult or scary, and it doesn’t have to take over all your…
VMT041: Make music history fun for music students
Music history can be super fun and engaging if approached the right way and taught on a regular basis. And learning about music history can help your students connect to the music they’re playing in a new way. Get some ideas to make it easy to incorporate into your music lessons in this episode. Relevant…
Group Lesson Activities: Grand Staff Twister & Grand Staff Beanbag Toss
This article was originally written in April 2016 and was updated in April 2019. Group classes are a great opportunity to make piano social, and have fun together. I hold a group workshop about 3 weeks before every concert to make sure everyone is ready to perform. We start these classes by doing a trial…
VMT040: My planning process for group workshops
Do you need a simple and effective process for planning your group workshops? Take a listen to this episode to find out how I do it. Relevant Resources Practice Power Piano Party Group Workshop Group Lesson Activities: Grand Staff Twister & Grand Staff Beanbag Toss Three Useful Styles of Lesson Plans for Piano Teachers…
3 Ways to Bring Group Workshops into Your Studio
Have you considered adding group workshops to your studio but you’re not sure when or how often? Or how to structure them? Group workshops can be a fantastic asset for your music teaching studio. They provide an opportunity for your students to get together, socialise, learn through games and make music together. But it’s tricky…