How to handle piano student vacations, exams, birthday parties and other reasons for missed lessons
What can you do when studio families ask to take lessons off for vacations, exams, birthday parties, or sports games (or practices)? Here are three tried and true policies that will help you offer flexibility and yet guard your free time from endless requests for make-up lessons. And earn the income you depend on! … continue reading →
We're musicians. We understand how important tone is. Each week we work on developing beautiful tone in our students' playing. Shape a music phrase with subtle nuance and it will take on a beauty that can evoke tears in a listener. Or, play a forte passage with power and it can stir up resolve, create... Continue Reading →
Piano Student Registration: How Pre-registration in the spring makes your fall schedule easy
When you Pre-register your students you'll know what to expect in the fall. You'll have a good idea of your schedule, your income and how many new students you'll be able to accept. Your studio families will know that their preferred time is reserved for them. And new students will know that you have room to accept them. Pre-registration is a win-win! Find out how! … continue reading →
No-nonsense Piano studio Policy updates for COVID-19
Are your piano studio policies ready for a COVID-19 update? Here's a peek into the new policies I implemented to help lessons run smoothly, even when faced with a global pandemic. It's best to put your expectations in writing! … continue reading →
Guidelines for teaching piano lessons during COVID-19
Piano teachers can overcome the challenges of teaching piano during COVID-19. But sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming. If you need a little help, inspiration, ideas for online teaching or thoughts on staying safer in person, look to the articles linked in this launchpad post. We can do this! … continue reading →
Finger numbers for piano students at home! [FREE printable!]
Struggling to teach beginners online? Sad that you can't sing with your piano students in person? Do your beginners and elementary students mix up their finger numbers? Or maybe you're just looking for a CREATIVE way to teach FINGER NUMBERS! Here's the blog post you can share with your students so they can practice finger numbers at home! They'll never mix them up again! FREE PRINTABLE! ...continue reading →
New piano studio layout designed for COVID-19 distancing
Want to feel safer with in-person piano lessons? Here are pointers on how to create a safer studio set-up from the moment your student arrives until they wave goodbye. Tips on sanitizer, masks, distancing, how to be safer without masks and more! ...continue reading →
Early piano registration: How to plan ahead for the unknown
Early registration helps the piano teacher know which students plan to return to lessons in the fall, and this makes your planning easier. But with COVID-19 there are so many unknowns. How can piano teachers best handle pre-registration this year? Read to find out! ...continue reading →
Teaching music to your own child: hints and tips, surviving and thriving
A personal letter from one piano teacher to another has prompted a special discussion on the dreams, aspirations, frustrations and humorous moments of what it means to teach music to your own child. Can it be done? Is it possible to survive? Read more to find out! ...continue reading →
Rebekah Maxner 