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Hi there SM Teachers, What platforms do you recommend for automating piano tuition payments? I’m considering setting up recurring monthly billing for my studio and would love to hear what systems other teachers use. I use SquareUp. I know some folks that use Fons. Amy…

• Last updated 2 months ago
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I’m curious about the psychology behind the brain’s ability to increase the speed of muscle memory (play a song faster), but its struggle to decrease the speed of the same task. Anyone? Not an expert neurological answer, but: Speed comes with familiarity and comfort. Slowness…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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