by Chris Owenby | Nov 20, 2018 | Piano Resources
Thanksgiving is a time to sit back and purposefully reflect on the good things in your life. It’s a time to enjoy friends and family, catch up with those you don’t get to see regularly, and reflect on good memories. Thanksgiving is a time to honor those...
by Joseph D'Amico | Nov 13, 2018 | studio, Teaching Tips
The basics of managing a music studio can sometimes seem overwhelming, but a few considerations will make the process more straightforward. On one hand, you want to be fair, flexible and accommodating. On the other, you must look out for yourself because no one else...
by Joseph D'Amico | Nov 6, 2018 | Music Lessons, studio
The studio policy is easily the most important document in any music studio. This document manages expectations, sets boundaries, and helps a private music instructor control their environment. If you are a music teacher without a policy, or maybe you haven’t updated...
by Chris Owenby | Oct 30, 2018 | Practice Strategies, Teaching Tips
Effective practice habits are central to learning the piano and just about every other musical instrument. If appropriately and consistently taught, the wise teacher’s labor of love will help guide students to excellent musicianship. Here are 5 practice habits...
by Chris Owenby | Oct 23, 2018 | Encouragement, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Do you know of Dan Cathy? He’s the CEO of a very popular food chain that sells chicken sandwiches among other items here in the states – Chick-fil-A. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak recently at a big breakfast event in Atlanta. He was inspiring and...
by April O'Keefe | Oct 9, 2018 | parent engagement, Parents
Parent engagement is critical for a music student’s success. There is a reason why a parent has chosen to send their child to you to learn music. To keep the child and parent invested in whatever reason that was, it is necessary to completely engage the parent in...
by April O'Keefe | Oct 2, 2018 | rhythm, Teaching Tips
Rhythm. It is one of my favorite parts of music because unlike technique, phrasing, style, and programming, there is a right and wrong answer, a black and white. Rhythm is not a matter of opinion: it is either correct or incorrect. I like having a definite something...
by Ivy Pirl | Sep 25, 2018 | Motivation, Teaching Tips
Can you believe we’ve nearly made it to October? For many of us, we’ve just about reached the midpoint of our semester. And maybe, just maybe, some of those students who were so on fire at the start of the term have started to lose a bit of motivation? That glorious...
