group lessons
Students who want Private Lessons
I keep getting students who are not “happy” with their group (for various unimportant reasons) and want to either move group or have private one-on-one lessons instead. I prefer to teach mainly in groups but find myself “bending over backwards” for students only to have…
Split Classes 2 Ages
I am a new SM teacher willing to travel to a neighboring town to teach four students from three families. The decision was a simple one, since those families would not have signed up had they all had to drive out to my location. I…
Mother and Son Sharing Lessons
I have a mom and her 12 yr old son sharing a lesson. I notice she progresses quite a bit slower than him. They are up to Fur Elise in Level 1. It took her quite awhile to get Family Dreams relatively smooth and Bishop…
Combining Children and Adults in a Class
I have a 10-year-old in Level 1 who just lost her partner. She is fairly mature for her age and proceeds at an average pace. Unfortunately at this point the only other Level 1 class available for her to join is an adult class of…
Time off in a Group Setting
I have a student who will be taking about a month off when his mom has a baby. I couldn’t find anything about this in Simpedia, which surprised me. It’s no problem for me that they’re taking the time off. This is a time when…
Regaining Momentum After A Break
I have a bit of scheduling dilemma and would welcome some input. I have some students who are anxious to start lessons, but because of vacations they’ll be away in August and I’ll be away in September. If they were to start now they would…
A Break from Lessons
I would appreciate advice regarding a 6 year old who has been taking lessons in a shared lesson for about 18 months. She is keeping up well in the lessons, so I was surprised to find out when talking casually to her mum that the…
Impacting Attrition Rates & Longevity
I am wondering if anyone has any data on attrition rates for SM: meaning – what percentage of students discontinue lessons and when that is most likely to occur? I am working on my schedule for this Spring and trying to think about how best…
Group Students – Extended Time Away
“…I was wondering how anyone has dealt with the issue of a group student being gone over the summer (in my area we’re out for 2 1/2 months). Mom does not want to have her student pulled from the group. The group should be into…
Young Children and the Foundation Session
I have several families with children 4, 5, and 6 who are interested in starting this summer. Please tell me, do you change the Foundation Session when small children are involved? It is an appropriate stretch for kids 7 and up to listen to the…