Today I wanted to talk about the value of saying yes! While it's tempting to say no all of the time, it really isn't in our best interest. Saying yes can have enormous value to not only others, but ourselves. When we say yes we... Open up doors Get out of our comfort...
Establishing Boundaries (Music Teacher Tip #19)
As we begin another school year, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about boundary setting. While boundaries may come across as a negative thing, it is actually a very positive and healthy thing to establish. Establishing clear boundaries means you are...
Monetize Your Recital Program Music Teacher Tip #9
Have you ever wished you could cover recital or music program expenses without having to charge a recital fee? I have good news for you! You can! In this tip, I share how you can monetize your recital program! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We...
Music Teacher Tips and Tricks
I'm really excited about a new collaboration project that involves YOU! I strongly believe that we all have something to share. And as a teacher, I know you have experienced that "one" tip or trick that has made all the difference. Whether it's teaching tips, lesson...
Just Ask Jennifer Live #6
Today I went live answering the following question on Just Ask Jennifer! Question: Why do you not do make-up lessons? And what do you do instead? Why? You can hear my answers and catch the recording here. Feel free to add your own comments in the thread and share what...
Just Ask Jennifer Has Moved to a Different Day!
Just Ask Jennifer has moved over to Sunday mornings at 9:00am AZ MST starting, this Sunday, February 12th. Do you have a question you would like answered? Be sure to submit them before Sunday, here. Then join me on Facebook where I will answer a question or two live....
Just Ask Jennifer! Live #5
Today I went live and answered the following questions on Just Ask Jennifer! Question #1- What do you do with your studio of students when you need to take an unexpected health break? I've just been told about a surgery that needs to happen very soon and don't have...
Just Ask Jennifer! Live #4
Today I went live and answered the following questions on Just Ask Jennifer! Question #1- What are your iPad rules? Question #2- Do you have a list of music related games that could be played on a computer/laptop? Question #3- How do you keep your students on task...
Just Ask Jennifer! Live #3
Today I went live and answered the following questions on Just Ask Jennifer! Question #1- I just completed your Make More Teach Less course. I loved your Performance Pizzaz example flyer. I was wondering how you made it. I would like to be able to duplicate something...
Just Ask Jennifer! Live #2
Last week I went live and answered the following questions on Just Ask Jennifer! Question #1- Lesson Planning: How do you approach this? So I'm always reading about how teachers approach their lesson planning. It seems that many teachers keep track and/or plan...