letting students go
Letting Students Go
Gosh, there are SO many things I want to comment on, but at this moment, I want to encourage all of you who might be on the fence about letting someone go from your studio to just do it! I realize we all have our…
Non-compliant teenagers
I’m going to be real. I feel like firing two teenage students that never do what they’re told despite both parent and method coach enforcement every single week. Mom’s committed. We have had the talk for a couple months and I’m on my last rope.…
Holding students accountable in a requirement-based studio
Having a requirement-based studio has been on my mind lately, because I know there’s room for improvement, but I’m not sure how. On some issues I’m still not sure what “requirement-based” looks like. I think I’m still too understanding about some things. To me, it…
Discontinuing lessons with non-progressing student
I have to have “that” conversation to discontinue lessons. I currently teach a lovely little boy (8 years old) who is just not progressing. It has a lot to do with lack of coaching at home but also low muscle tone I think. He has…
Duet Questions—Unhappy Parent
Can I open a discussion about duets in general and how playing in public in a duet in approached? This is a response I sent to a parent who was not happy a student played a duet and not a solo at a Christmas Sing-a-long.…
Adult Student Not Following Instructions
I have a student, age 62 but physically and mentally more like 82. I met her at a church women’s retreat in January. She found out I teach piano and was very excited. She’s always wanted to play piano and had recently purchased a piano…