Does anyone else keep a list of projects that they’d like to make for their studio? It seems like my list grows longer rather than diminishing in size! Regardless, these Do-It-Yourself Musical AlphaGems that Joy posted about recently have just been added to my list! I think my students would really love these, and there […]
Studio Ideas
A New Idea for Young Prospective Students
One of the things I’m always trying to think about is ways to add value to the families in my studio. Of course, I need to make enough to pay my expenses and run a business, but I want them to feel like they are getting a great deal for their money. So, here’s an […]
Music Teacher’s Helper – Sign Up Now!
Anyone who has been reading here for any length of time knows that I’m a huge fan of Music Teacher’s Helper. It has streamlined my bookkeeping like I never imagined was possible! I posted my first review of it after signing up for the free trial version four years ago. Although I was hesitant to […]
Free School Calendars You Can Adapt for Your Studio
Blog reader Cindy Truman recently alerted me to a fabulous resource that could also be a huge time-saver! Check out this website with pre-designed school calendars that you can download, adapt, and print for use in your studio. I’ve already been manually doing my own from scratch for so many years now that I have […]
Monday Mailbag – Students Forgetting Assignment Books
I would love it if you would address how you deal with students who consistently forget their assignment books! I have started keeping large sticky notes on hand to stick right on the front of their book, but it’s very frustrating when this also doesn’t return! It impedes progress. My students who always bring their […]
Piano Teacher Website Listing is Up!
We already have a nice collection of studio websites, so I’ve compiled all the links received thus far and put together a page for the Piano Teacher Website Listing. There is also a link in the right sidebar so that you can easily access the list. I’ve already come across some fabulous ideas just from […]
