Technology allows us to problem solve in ways that might have been a little more challenging before. Sometimes we hesitate to take that first step because of all the things that might go wrong. But when we keep things simple and make technology work for us, instead of...
5 Benefits for Teaching Video Lessons
Video lessons are a little different from online lessons. Online is connecting live with a student and video is when you are recording a lesson for a student to watch at a later time. Many of the benefits in providing a video lessons for students are very similar to...
Music Teacher Startup
Have you ever wished that there was some help out there specifically for music teachers who are running their own business? Forget about the teaching... What about everything else that comes along with it? The marketing, branding, creating a website, SEO, the list can...
5 Benefits for Teaching Online Lessons
Teaching online lessons can be a little scary as there are some things that could go wrong. However, there is so much more that can go right! I wanted to share some benefits that I have found as I have taught online lessons over the years. Location Doesn’t Matter...
Piano Teacher Academy All Access
Elizabeth Gutierrez is offering an unbelievable deal in the Piano Teacher Academy and I wanted to be sure you knew about it. Check out the lifetime membership for webinar workshops... You will receive access to Classical Rep Prep, Repertoire Roundup, Basic Teaching...
3 Wins for Your Studio Policy (Music Teacher Tip #11)
Are you in the middle of updating your studio policy? Or maybe you are just getting started in creating one? I have learned over the years (and sometimes the hard way) that a solid studio policy is an absolute must. Implementing a policy is an important communication...
Entrance and Exit Engagement Music Teacher Tip #8)
The brain has approx. 70,000 thoughts per day. 60,000 stimuli per second. No wonder we have a hard time remembering! In this teaching tip, you will learn what the recipe for an engaged brain is, relevance builders and 3 types of engagements. I share one of my...
Technology 2.0
Upbeat Piano Teachers launched their Technology 2.0 course today. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Sara Campbell and Tracy Selle and talk about running a music lab. One of my favorite things to talk about! Inside you will not only hear technology tips...
Training with Marvin Blickenstaff
Piano Teacher Academy is offering individual courses taught by Marvin Blickenstaff. What a better way to train with a highly respected pedagogue right in the comfort of your very own home. Warm-Ups? Who Me? Technical Routines for All Ages Marvin provides you with a...
Practice Webinars For Teachers
There are two webinars in July that you will want to check out. Practicing is a subject we can never learn enough about so I wanted to let you know about them. The first one is just around the corner on Monday, July 9th. Chris Owenby with PracticeHabits asked me to...