summer camps

I received an inquiry from a Mom (referred by a mom of a current student) regarding lessons for her two sons, ages 6 and 8. She asked for evening times because the boys are in camp during the day. My experience with kids in camp…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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We’re now nearly three months into online lessons, and I’m sensing a growing weariness in some (not all) of my students. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? It’s normal for some of them to have a summer slump, but this feels different. What are some…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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Hi, I’m a Simply Music teacher for 1 1/2 years, and last summer I did not teach. I noticed how in September my students had forgotten their piano pieces. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast they could remember their play list (short one for sure,…

• Last updated 7 years ago
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I’m working on summer plans and imagine that many of you are also. I hate for us all to spend time inventing similar stuff. Has anyone developed a letter you might send to your students emphasizing the importance of continuing lessons over the summer? OF…

• Last updated 10 years ago
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