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Teaching during school day
I’d like to know if anybody is teaching during school. I live in a remote area and children catch buses to and from school. Often the little ones are fairly tired after school when they have their lessons. I’d like to try taking students out…
Teaching in Schools
Hi All, I had lots of requests for my information on teaching Simply Music in Public Schools so thought it best to put in on Simpedia for all interested teachers. I have outlined all steps I took in response to an advertised teaching position. I…
Enrichment programs
I was recently offered several opportunities to teach SM in a variety of situations – some good, some bad. Neil and I have had several conversations about how to handle all of this as well as the pluses and minuses of each, which was extremely…
Teaching in Public Schools
Has anyone ever done anything with public schools? I recently received clearance from a school district to advertise in 5 elementary schools (about 5,000 kids) in a neighboring city. Neil and I have discussed this and how to handle it. I’m still in the planning…
Keyboard Recommendations
I have had several parents that are interested in starting their children in lessons ask me if I have any recommendations as far keyboards to purchase. I really haven’t been in the market for a keyboard in years, but was wondering if anyone has recommendations…
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…
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…
PayPal Fees
I’ve recently had a couple of new students ask if I take PayPal “the world’s most loved way to pay and get paid” Says that right on their website. I’m open to it, but want to know how others who use it handle the fees…
DWOLLA Payment Method Information
I’m sure many teachers take checks and/or use PayPal. I used SQUARE for a while with my iPhone but then when I came across DWOLLA I changed it all. Here’s why… We ALL work hard. Time is money. And now with DWOLLA, there is no…
Writing Down Compositions
I would like to have the written sheet music for my student’s compositions. A few are asking how I or they can do this. I need something VERY simple and reasonably priced… I used Finale in college and it was challenging and very time consuming.…