Long Term Relationship
Unfolding The Relationship Conversation
One thing I’ve learned from experience, is that when you take the time to educate the parents and the kids on how this Program works from the very beginning, then life is a whole lot easier. This week, I started two brothers, 8 and 9.…
The Relationship Conversation for Adults
The relationship conversation as currently outlined is very clearly directed to a parent/child situation. I’m curious what anyone out there does to modify it when presenting the Foundation Session to a group of only adults, especially a group of older/senior adults. Simply leaving out references…
The Relationship Conversation and Student Retention
My musical experience began 5 years ago when I entered a new career in life and attended a SM teachers training workshop. Six months later I became a Licensed SM teacher. One week later I started teaching the method to 3 new students. My teaching…
Role of the Parent
I would like to present a list of the advantages of having a parent present and participating in their child’s shared lesson to the parents of my students. Besides what I have listed, is there anything else I could add to it? Supportive Positive Influence…
Issue with Child & Mother
I was wondering if anyone can offer any suggestions about a situation I have with a student please? This is a long email but I will start with the immediate issue and will post the details at the bottom in case you find you need…
I Hate Piano – parent support email
Dear Teachers, I was reading recent emails on the Forums about struggling students, people needing breaks, etc. and wanted to share my own experience. I have always noticed that many parents feel worn down in May and June, and this year was no exception. In…
Life Coach/Method Coach Help
Here is a handout which has been effective in reinforcing the Life Coach’s role and the Method Coach’s role in your studio. Feel free to revise and use away! Back to Basics Week – Questionnaire for the Life Coaches When do I practice Monday through Friday?…
Parents Wanting to Use the Music Book
Would anyone have any insight on how to respond to this mom? Her daughter was in very slow moving class last year (part of it was because this class is younger – 1st and 2nd grade), part of that may have been a lack of…
Coaching Parents Through the Valleys
We had a one week school break this month and, predictably, several families came back from Cancun or Bora Bora having decided to quit piano. In at least a couple more cases the parents called to say the child WANTED to quit piano, refused to…
Parent Attendance Required?
I’m new here. I just received the status of licensed teacher. I’ll be having my first introductory session this Saturday. I already have 12 people signed up and all I did was advertise at a few spots online. My question to you all is: I…