shared lessons
Struggles with Alma Mater Blues
I need suggestions about an 11-year-old girl in a shared lesson with another 11-year-old. They both benefit from the shared setting (both were private until 2 months ago). She practices more since being in the shared situation, and the other student (a boy) is learning…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- Alma Mater Blues, AMB, blues, claiming territory, F1, foundation 1, Laurie Richards, playing too fast, rhythm diagram, shared lessons
Webinar Series: 04/19/2018 – Piano – Ask Neil Anything
This webinar is driven by teacher questions. Topics range from the rationale behind some of the curriculum to supporting coaches to the future of Simply Music. Enjoy! Topics include: Intro: Funny Story About Neil (00:05) Helping Parents be ‘Requirement-Based’ (2:06) How Teachers Can Improve Their…
Value of group vs private lessons
I am starting to get a few inquiries for piano lessons, but I have a hard time expressing the value found in group lessons versus private ones. I know what they are, but I get flustered when that call comes in and I lose my…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- benefits of group lessons, FIS, free introductory session, group lessons, group vs private, shared lessons, shared vs private
Longer lessons for advanced students
I’ve been thinking of implementing longer lessons for my more advanced private students who I think need the time in the upper levels, in particular with all the reading we do. Maybe 45 minutes or hour lessons? One student is requesting an hour lesson and…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- advanced students, fitting it all in, Laurie Richards, longer lessons, managing streams, managing time, private lessons, scheduling, shared lessons
Adding new students to group
I have a fairly new student who has completed the Foundation session, the Basics, and Dreams Come True. His friend wants to join him in learning piano, and the mom called me today to say, “May we join the lesson today?”. I also have a…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- adding students to a group, catching up new students, group lessons, groups, improv, Laurie Richards, shared lessons
Siblings learning at different paces
I have a group of home schooled students. Three are siblings. The oldest one catches on much quicker, and the youngest one struggles, especially with blues pieces. There is one other student in that group from a different family. If they were all different families,…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- different pacing in group, homeschoolers, improvisation, Jackson Blues, pentatonic, shared lessons
Webinar Series: 09/21/2017 – Piano – Confronting Your Fear of Shared Lessons
In this webinar we discuss some of the real and perceived challenges of teaching shared lessons, as well as the importance of the teacher’s mindset with regard to shared lessons. Topics include: Three Critical Questions (00:00) “Everyone Wants Private Lessons” (04:18) Evolving Shared Lessons (14:49)…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- behavior, benefits of shared lessons, critical questions, Laurie Richards, learning pace, managing shared lessons, Neil Moore, private lessons, shared lessons
Webinar Series: 07/12/2017 – Piano – Teaching Shared Lessons
In this webinar Neil talks about teaching Shared Lessons, including some teachers’ perceived challenges, as well as the many benefits. Topics include: Students Progressing at Different Rates in Shared Lessons (00:16) Understanding & Communicating Benefits of Shared Lessons (02:24) Parental Involvement in Lessons (10:49) Ideal…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- benefits of shared lessons, class size, different ages in group, Laurie Richards, managing classes, Neil Moore, Robin Keehn, shared lessons, students progressing differently
Combining disparate ages in a group
How well could it work to have two girls aged 7 and 11 in a small group? The 7-year-old just started a month ago and is doing great and learning as quickly as any 11-year-old would. The 11-year-old will likely start very soon. I cannot…
- Last updated 7 years ago
- combining students, different ages in group, group lessons, shared lessons
Managing coaches / lesson time management
I have a situation I’m not sure what to do with. Maybe some more experienced teachers have some advice? Two little girls recently started lessons with me in a group, each with the grandmother as the life coach. Neither lives with grandmother. One student’s mom…
- Last updated 7 years ago
- being bold, claiming territory, coaches, communication, Laurie Richards, shared lessons, time management