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Garage Band (or equivalent)
I’ve seen Laurie mention Garage Band a few times, and there are probably others who use it or similar programs. I’ve looked into the programs a little and can see that they’re very powerful, but I’m a traditionally trained teacher and also a brand new…
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…
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…
Vacation and Sick Day Policies
I am new to Simply Music, and I’m just getting my policies and fees in order for my studio. What suggestions do you have in regards to scheduling any vacation or sick days? One week in December and one week in June or what happens…
Summer Scheduling Strategies
Dear Friends, This is going to be my first summer teaching SM. I would like to see if any of you could share with us your strategies on handling summer scheduling. It would be very big help to those of us who are still puzzling what…
Playing for Peeps -Fun Easter Contest
This is a fun way to encourage students to play their songs for people in a causal way… to get low-stress performance experience, to feel more encouraged & motivated by their playing when new people hear them play, and as an extra by-product maybe even…
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…
License Fees and Royalties
I have to say that I deeply appreciate Simply Music, and so, am glad to pay my license fee for now. I am so thankful to God for the gifts and abilities he has given to Neil Moore, and to all the SM teachers who…
Bullying Parent
This past week I had a horrid encounter. A parent, during class, was very rude, arrogant, and aggressive in his manner towards me and and SM program. He is usually in a group with other parents/kids, but this week he and his child were on…
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…