Parent relations – Rebekah Maxner

Piano lessons: How to Onboard the new piano students and parents you WANT in your studio

Have you ever wondered what to do about a disrespectful piano parent or a student who doesn't practice? Have you ever wished your students had better practice instruments? This step-by-step onboarding process will help you learn who's who before you choose who to accept into your studio. Since I developed this checklist, I've built the best studio I've ever had. If you want to know what it's like to teach with fewer troubles, read on! … continue reading →

2026-06-23 0

Piano Recital 101 -- A crash course for your audience on expectations [Please share]

There's a piano recital in your future! Here's a crash course for studio parents, relatives and friends on how to be a supportive audience and appreciate all the hard work your piano students have done! Please share as you prepare your students for the big day! … continue reading →

2024-04-10 8

Difficult piano parent situations: What piano teachers can learn from flight attendants

There are times when piano teachers are confronted by piano parents who are upset and demanding. Flight attendants receive special training on how to deal with difficult passengers. Up your game professionally by watching and learning from flight attendants. … continue reading →

2023-05-10 2

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 →

2022-12-17 4

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 →

2022-08-15 4

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 →

2021-06-14 4

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 →

2021-01-11 4

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 →

2020-11-09 2

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 →

2020-10-11 4

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