As you all know, I really love my students and iI’m so happy that my studio is full of kids and adults that I really truly enjoy being around. This is one of the joys of being an IMT (Independent Music Teacher;) that you can choose the students that best fit into your studio. That […]
Student Birthday Presents
Are you the kind of teacher who likes to give a special birthday present to their students? I always do, and to stay organized, I have a really nice, large birthday calendar in my studio (on a door) from Melody Payne. She created this just for teachers (and has cute matching newsletters too!) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Bulletin-Board-Display-Certificates-Banner-with-Famous-Composers-1938376 Buying […]
I need a policy…and QUICK!
Has this ever happened to you: The phone rings….”Ms. Judy, I’m sorry but _______ has a soccer game and can’t come to lessons on Saturday.” Or the phone doesn’t ring and _______ doesn’t show up at all and then next week or two later when he does come for lessons _____’s parent tells you “Oh, […]
What type of teacher are you?
Here is a little exercise: When you think of each teacher you had as a child, what 3 words describe each teacher… For example: FUN, GENEROUS, CREATIVE, LOVELY, NICE, EXCITED, SEDATE, SWEET, INTENSE, STRICT… Was that teacher your favorite one? Which one did you learn the most from? What are the words you want your […]
Toot Your Own Horn
My Grandma always told me that it was vain and conceited to talk about yourself. What I learned at my first MTNA conference is that it’s perfectly normal for any business person to promote their business. Today when you ask me what I do, I’m apt to say “I’m such a fantastic Piano and Violin […]