Forms & Organization

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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…

Invoicing software – which is the best?

Hi all, I’d appreciate the perspectives of others on the topic of finding a reliable app/software package for tracking music lessons and creating invoices. I was using Music Teachers’ Helper but became disappointed by the fact that their invoicing system became very ‘confused’ by any…

Apps for organizing digital TTMs

I use an app on my iPad that is called “Documents” and is by Readdle. I know there are likely plenty of other good organizational apps out there, but here’s why I like this one. 1. It has a documents section (for storage) and a…

Master List of Projects

I’m finding I’m sporadic in assigning projects in all the streams, and in an effort to be more consistent I am trying to plan differently. For my lesson plans/tracking I’m going to use the columns idea someone shared recently with Date, Foundation, Accompaniment, Improv and…

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…

Apps for Tracking Student Progress

I am struggling to find a clean, quick, useful, and portable method for taking notes at my student’s lessons relating to their progress. I do not teach at my home or studio, I go to their homes. The notebook I’ve been using is falling apart…

Lesson payment etiquette for EFT‏

Payment to me for lessons used to be mostly in cash, but now more people are direct depositing to my bank account. Up until now I have not acknowledged receipt of these, but I wonder, would it be better if I sent them a email acknowledging…

Keeping Teaching Materials in Good Condition

I’m new to Simply Music. However it didn’t take long for my physical Foundation materials to get crumpled by page turning. Any advice will be appreciated! I just use sheet protectors and binders. Works GREAT and have lasted years! I use hard laminate, spiral bound…

Time Management

I have a non-music related question regarding how you manage your own time in your businesses. I’m a new teacher, but also a mom of 3 with lots of other responsibilities (as I’m sure all of you have as well). I experience a significant amount…

Fitting it all In

Hello Teachers, I wanted to provide a bit of clarification here and repost information I’ve sent out. There are a number of questions here that I’d like to address, in no particular order. First,  I want to clarify that once I start on an Arrangement Project,…