Studio Setup
Controlling germs in studio
It’s flu season so a parent asked me what I do in my music room to keep the piano and environment as germ-free as possible. What do you do and how would you answer this question? I keep hand sanitizer on the piano, and wipe…
Parent correcting child in lessons
I have a student who is coming to a shared lesson with two parent coaches (mom and step-dad). With three students and four parents, my space is quite crowded. How would you suggest I respond? Ask just one to attend, ask one to sit farther…
Acoustic differences between carpet and hard flooring
We are blessed to be replacing our very old carpet with hardwood flooring in the next week. I have an upright piano on wheels, and wondered if there are any sound/acoustic considerations to think about. We don’t plan to put a rug under it. What’s…
Screen vs. Whiteboard for Lesson Notes?
Greetings all – thinking about the time I spend writing weekly lessons on whiteboards, and also documenting lesson content on my computer files – wondering if anybody has transitioned to use something other than a whiteboard for lesson content/notes? I am thinking it would be…
Creating A “Mobile” Studio
Hi Teachers, I’m looking for some input to help with my current studio setup and use of technology. I teach out of my church, which has its pros and cons. The biggest benefits are that there are really nice pianos here; I don’t have to…
Teaching in the School Setting
I received a call about teaching Simply Music at a school that’s 45 minutes away, and had a few questions if this would even work. Two of the students moved here from Australia, and loved learning piano through the Simply Music method. Their traditional piano teacher is no…
Web based Enrollment and Payments
I am wondering if anyone can recommend a web program that teachers can use to have people book into lessons, and also accept payments. I am particularly interested in this type of facility for my babies – school age music groups that I run. Perhaps…
Piano Bench Positioning
Is it ok to turn a piano stool (bench) around 90 degrees so as to stop ‘sliding students’ who find it hard to stay in the middle? If you mean to turn it so that the narrow side is parallel to the piano. I don’t…