Laurie Richards

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Every Other Week Lessons?

Does anyone offer every other week lessons? I am a new SM teacher and in the process of switching my traditional students over to SM but one of my students parents is asking if they could do every other week because of the expense. I…

Retiring Pieces from Repertoire

I am moving for the first time into Time for More Music. So I’m at a point where I will soon be able to tell students that it’s okay to retire certain pieces from their repertoire. Although I’ve seen recommendations about when one might choose to…

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…

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…

100th Lesson Celebration

I have some students approaching their 100th lesson and would like to reward them with a special gift or outing when it happens. I think its an achievement worthy of recognition. Do you have any ideas for an appropriate reward? Has anyone done this for their…

Not Following Instructions and Note Taking

My adult students are addicted to taking notes. Twice now I’ve given students the SHM and said “Don’t watch the video, and put the music aside for later” and they don’t hear it.  Previously, I had written on the students notes for her first lesson…

Short Term, Struggling and Wishy-Washy Students

I have a student that I am not sure how to proceed with. Petey is 9yrs and was a good student and eager learner, always did his practice and had his playlist in great condition. His mom is very supportive at home and communicative with me. Petey…

Comparing Students

I need your opinions/input as to how to intelligently respond to a parent who, after the recital sent an email asking me to share my thoughts: 1. I think my child is moving too slow, isn’t being challenged enough, child is very bright (agreed) WHY?…

Capable Student Processes Slowly

I have a student whose ability is pretty equal with his class, but he processes things much more slowly at first. It’s noticeable enough to be considered a learning disability–he’s plenty bright and capable of mastering the material, but it takes him much longer than…

Bored Student

I have a 5th grade student who is at the top of her class, and in ELP. Levels 1 & 2 she loved and always came to lessons prepared and excited. This year has been a struggle. She is almost done with level 3 but…