open stage
Open Stage and Brochures
For those who have had concerts or recitals, do you use this time to place brochures and information strategically around the room, or at the front door? Do you use this time to advertise and enroll new students? Or do you just use it to…
My Open Stage
Last night the students I teach for a church music program had their recital. The students ranged from 4 to 17 years old, and one adult. Everyone played 1, 2 or 3 pieces. What fun! I started teaching Simply Music in February of 2003. I…
My First SM Open Stage
Hi all, I, too, just had my first SM “recital”. It was a great experience! I switched over my traditional students and began teaching SM in January this year. (I’m expecting my 2nd baby any day now and wanted to give the students a chance…
General Open Stage Questions
In response to some questions I have read, here are my replies. “…I’m assuming that I should do a brief description of the program at the beginning to introduce Simply Music..not sure how long, how much?…” I think it’s valuable to talk about SM, at…
Another Spring Open Stage
I’ve been teaching Simply Music since last fall and had my very first Student Concert this past weekend. If I were to describe it in a few words I would say that it was an “emotional boost.” Everything ran smoothly, students and parents were encouraged,…