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Transposing Software
Does anyone know if there is any software that could transpose a piece of music and also be able to lay out the notes on the stave when the music is played? I have Print Music by Finale that I use all the time. My…
Teacher Websites
For those of you who have a website, could you share how you did it? Did you do it yourself? Did you hire it done? What is the average cost involved? I use IPage, its really simple to do it yourself with their drag &…
Interactive Calendars
My question is about calendars that allow students to register for classes. I know many kindermusik sites have this option and I would like to add it to mine for my SMR classes. What do you use, is it easy to insert into your site?…
Constant Contact vs. MailChimp
I am wondering about Constant contact.com and if any of you have any input about or experience with it. It seems I have heard someone mention it but can’t find any reference to it. I use MailChimp because it’s free. Same thing… just free. You…
Blogging Advice
I’m wondering if anyone has tips or insights to share on keeping a blog. I’m a bit of a technophobe when it comes to new things, so I’d love anything that can make the experience easier. I’ve recently joined the Facebook world and am enjoying…
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…
Digital vs. Acoustic Pianos
My piano is on its last leg. Some of the keys don’t have the same touch they used to, the sustain pedal squeaks, and the tone is a bit tinny – by the end of the day I’m glad no one is playing it. Here’s…
Keyboard Rental
Does anyone do short- or long-term keyboard rental? Has anyone considered doing it and rejected it? Is there a procedure you have in place for checking them when they come back, or do you outsource it? Also, does anyone sell keyboards from your studio location,…
Choosing a Piano Tuner
We have a limited range of access to piano tuners in our area and many of my students have opted for a piano instead of a keyboard. I have had piano tuners denigrating one another, being rude to the office staff at a school and…
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…