Whether you’re in the beginning stages of setting up your piano teaching business or in your 20th year, it’s important to have clear piano studio policies that work for you and your business. In this article, we’ll look at the most essential piano studio policies and how to decide the right ones for your business….
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VMT053: What to do after method books
Method books are comforting and sort of…easy for us teachers. We know everything is moving along nicely when we keep turning those pages. But what do we do when students graduate from a method book? Where do we go next? Relevant Resources Skyrocket Student Retention with this Simple Goal Setting and Self-Evaluation Form How to…
Top 9 Absolutely Essential Free Piano Teaching Games
I love games. As soon as you land on my blog you’ll see tons of free piano teaching games that I share here and use in my studio. Games make learning FUN, which I believe is a very serious business. In fact, I even have a whole library dedicated to teaching music effectively using games….
VMT052: Tips for keeping teens in music lessons
Are all your teenage students quitting when the going gets tough? Friends, school and other hobbies pull teens in so many different directions. Let’s find a way to keep them in lessons so they don’t turn into the adult who wished they hadn’t quit! Relevant Resources Creating Piano Practice Pros Part 3: What to do…
What to do with an overflowing music studio waiting list
Having a music studio waiting list is a good sign that your business is flourishing. But it can feel like a waste to leave people on your waiting list when they’re clamouring to become a customer! In my last article, I helped you set up your waiting list so it can run on autopilot. Now…
VMT051: Music teaching studio events that build community
Does your studio have a community feeling? Do the students and parents feel like they belong to something? Listen in to get tips on great events to build community and keep students in your studio longer. Relevant Resources TTTV034: Building a piano community that students love with Laura Kahar 5 Ways to build more…
How to set up an automated piano studio waiting list
Have you been wondering about setting up a piano studio waiting list? You’ve come to the right place. Have a waiting list for your music studio is a good sign of a healthy business. If you’re not quite full yet, you might like to read this post with the best marketing ideas for piano teachers….
VMT050: How to encourage reluctant or shy singers
Some students can be very reluctant to singing in their music lessons. Perhaps someone told them they couldn’t sing or they’re just shy in general. Find out how to help those students in this episode. Relevant Resources Solfa for Piano Teachers…for Beginners Singing Games with the Full Solfa Scales 4 Awesome Uses for Singing in…
VMT049: 4 Fun vocal warmups for your music studio
Do you sing in your music lessons? Singing can be a valuable way to wake up your students’ ears and improve their musicianship. Find out 4 easy ways to get started in this episode. Relevant Resources Solfa for Piano Teachers…for Beginners Singing Games with the Full Solfa Scales 4 Awesome Uses for Singing in…
How to Use Improvisation to Teach Rhythm Patterns
Some students will always find rhythm to be the most challenging part of piano lessons. It’s also the most important part of music so it’s vital that we find lots of ways to teach rhythm patterns to our students. By having lots of tricks up your sleeve (like those found in my book Rhythm in…