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Central Auditory Processing Disorder

I have a new student beginning private lessons who has been diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). I have only had two students in the past who had CAPD and their disorders were so mild that I never noticed anything other than they were…

My First Student with Aspergers

I started my first child with Aspergers syndrome last week. We have had two lessons. He is a very sweet young boy who is seven and he has a twin sister. At our lesson he all of a sudden starts to cry. Tears just streaming…

Apology from Special Needs Student

I want to send out a note of encouragement to everyone in our Simply Music family… This morning I had a really challenging exchange with a student that I teach 1:1 with Asperger’s. He often wants to claim territory (as does his younger sister who…

More on Autism and Aspergers

I have had an opportunity to teach a boy with Autism who has had much success so far in Simply Music (with about five weeks of lessons). He loves the music and loves practicing. I originally taught Bradley traditional lessons which of course did not…

Improvisation as a Calming Tool

Recently at a friend’s place my daughter Niluka, came crying to me holding one hand in the other. A young girl, about six years old, had dropped the piano lid on Niluka’s fingers while she was playing the piano for a few others in the…

Student with ADD

I’m hoping you’ll have some advice for me. I have a bright, wonderful 7 year boy who I’m teaching privately because I knew I couldn’t manage a shared lesson with him. His attention span is very short and he’s quite hyperactive. We’ve had 12 lessons,…

Simply Music Information Packets

I am still slowly building up my piano business but have had several speculative calls or emails from people asking how much? How often? etc. I find myself having a lengthy conversation with these people either via email or on the phone, and none of…

Advertising- Finding More Students

It seems that I am in a very low class area and I’m finding it truly difficult to find students that are committed to lessons. What are some things that you all have done to find your students and keep them? I need consistency and…

Flyers for Seniors and Other Advertising Suggestions

I am wondering if any of you have created a flyer geared specifically towards senior citizens, and if you would be willing to share it. I would like to offer Simply Music to residents of a nearby assisted living apartment complex. I will create one,…