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Accompaniment workshops
I am wondering if any of you have thought about doing an Accompaniment Workshop for current or potential students as a 4 – 6 week affair like we do ‘ordinary’ Workshops? I love Accompaniment, have done lots of it and would love to perhaps do…
Inclement weather studio policies
Okay teachers, talk to me about inclement weather policies! We’ve got an ice storm underway here in Ontario, Canada…or did anyway, when I decided to cancel lessons today. Sure enough, by now the rain has stopped and things have warmed up enough that the roads…
How and where to advertise in a small town
I’m wanting to grow my piano database of students. I was wondering if anyone would be happy to share their flyers with me that have worked for them and/or any suggestions on advertising or other ways I could grow my business in a small country…
Accounting for holidays in setting fees
I’ve recently re-listened to the training audios for Setting Fees and I’m eager to change my payment structure to a monthly flat fee instead of per lesson, that includes an increase. But I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on how to answer the questions…
Discussing studio requirements with new students
Before I create my own, does anyone have a checklist of all the studio requirements that they inform the parents, either before they start lessons or at a FIS? Here is what I say during my FIS. At the end, I let them know that…
Buying a used piano
I recently did quite a bit of research on pianos before buying one for my home. I have a friend who sells and reconditions pianos who encouraged me to find out for myself before buying. One of the very best piano brands out there is…
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…
iPad or Android
I hope to get a tablet soon, and I want one that: is large enough and high enough resolution to easily view a full page of music, has a reliable app for displaying sheet music, including marking it up, and maximizes value for the price. I’m…
iPad app for keeping students notes
Hi All, just wondering if anyone can recommend an app for the iPad to keep weekly notes for 40+ students. I don’t use an ipad app, but I’ve found Workflowy to be an invaluable tool for keeping notes on my 14 students, as well as…
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…