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So, I just recently signed up a 6 year old soon-to-be seven year old.  She has had one lesson… and I got a phone call from her mom today stating that, her daughter had been getting frustrated. Putting her head down on the keyboard, and…

• Last updated 11 years ago
• claiming territory, dosage, Dreams Come True, frustrated student, Laurie Richards, Long Term Relationship, new student, relationship conversation, slowing down

09/08/2002 Gordon H (AUS)  So, let’s get going. Who attended Kevin’s last chat or saw the transcript?  Basically, he was talking about getting students to practice, and why he insists on students practicing even if they are enjoying themselves without much practice. Helen H (AUS)…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• chat, Gordon Harvey, practice, responsibility

Here is what’s in my policy regarding students’ vacations: There are two options available for your own vacation absences: 1-Paying tuition to reserve your regular time slot. 2-Discontinuing classes temporarily and re-enrolling with the appropriate level and available time slot. I would let them know…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• Laurie Richards, makeup sessions, student vacations, studio policy, vacation

Like at least some other teachers out there, I have a form in addition to the enrollment form that I ask people to sign when they enroll, expressing commitment/agreement to certain things. Also like at least some other teachers, I’ve had spots on those forms…

• Last updated 11 years ago
• agreements, enrollment forms, relationship conversation, signing agreements, studio policies

A few months ago, I instituted a policy acknowledgment form, which I require of all new enrollees, and which I will also require annually from all ongoing students. The forms asks students/coaches to review my current policies and sign indicating that they have reviewed them.…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• requirements, students following policies, studio policy

I need some help in responding to some concerns from a couple of student’s parents (who have been talking to each other, by the way)! These 2 students have had approximately 145 lessons. One student is right on target according to the curriculum overview, and…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• accompaniment, generative learning, improvisation, musicianship, pace, Playlist, reading program, shared lessons, sight reading, Time for More Music, traditional lessons

For the teachers who do mostly groups: Is group lessons mentioned in your advertising or not? How do you handle objections from parents who only want private? Do you take these students or not? Would you mind saying what you tell the parents are the…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• benefits, benefits of group lessons, duets, ensemble, Free Introductory Sessions, group lessons, observatory learning, practice, shared lessons

I have two sisters, 9 and 12 in a shared lesson. The 9 year old is a natural at the piano. She picks the songs up quickly, plays them well and even learned Chester just by listening to the audio recordings. She is highly motivated…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• group lessons, Long Term Relationship, shared lessons, siblings

I’ve been digging around in Simpedia but not finding quite what I was looking for.  In a chat (or phone?) transcript I found my exact question but it was never answered: Can you offer some innovative ways to unfold the lesson, besides in the hands,…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• duets, games, group lessons, improv, practice pads, round robin, shared lessons, strategies

Anneka (Aus) For a bit of background information… I have 15 years of experience in leading adult Shared Lessons, as before I started teaching Simply Music I ran Shared Lessons as a psychologist. I facilitated courses such as “Changing Your Thinking”, “Confidence Building”, “Effective Communication” and “Positive…

• Last updated 12 years ago
• chat, shared lessons