I’ve been an avid journaler since before I turned 10. And at least three of the pedagogy courses I took required some form of journaling. Perhaps that’s why I made a point years ago to start a studio journal of sorts. There are probably a variety of ways one could use a studio journal, but […]
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Teaching Tips from Snowboard School – Part One: Be a Pro
Like I mentioned in my Introduction to this series last week, I think the instructor we had in Snowboard School was one of the best on the slopes. The interesting thing to me was that he knew it and wasn’t shy about “tooting his own horn.” Many people are afraid of coming off as arrogant, […]
Finale Notepad Available for Free Download
According to the Finale blog, today is the day that you can get your copy of the new 2012 Finale Notepad – for free! After switching from a free version several years ago to a paid NotePad, I’m thrilled to know that Finale is now making this fabulous software available for free again. I have […]
Teaching Tips from Snowboard School – Introduction
Last week my family and a couple of friends and I headed up to the slopes of Summit County, Colorado for our annual ski trip. After many years of skiing, several of us thought it would be a great adventure to give snowboarding a try. This was actually my second attempt at the new sport. […]
Monday Mailbag – Do You Have to Have a Degree to Be a Good Piano Teacher?
I am a piano teacher but haven’t gotten any degree in pedagogy. I took one pedagogy class in college and loved teaching. Since then I’ve been running my own studio the best I know how. I really care about my students and want them to succeed, but I feel like because I don’t have a […]
What’s the Purpose of Your Studio?
In the latest newsletter from Character First!, column writer Gene Linzey asks the question, “What’s the Purpose of Your Business?” He shares the responses he received from several business owners and then reveals what he considers the correct answer: To serve others without a selfish motive. I was immediately compelled to ask myself the same […]
