5 Things to consider in the first lesson with a new student

How do you make sure the first music lesson is a success for both the teacher and the student. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind.

Your Vision and Values as a Teacher - Creating a Mission Statement as a Teacher

Do you have a set of values that guide your teaching and the way you've set up your studio? Here are some ideas to get you started.

How do you handle summer downtime?

How do you handle the possibility of changing teaching schedules in your music studio during the summer months?

Learning Piano as an Adult - My Steps To Re-Learning The Piano

With all but one of my children driving and displaying functional levels of independence, I recently decided it was time for me to revisit one of my first loves: playing the piano.

Motivating Children - What Works When Talking to Parents About Practicing Music?

We know from talking to hundreds of music teachers over the years that students' practicing habits are always a point of discussion. We've seen parents fall into a whole range of attitudes. Here are a few that we've seen.

What did you wish you knew before becoming a music teacher?

Recently, we asked, "What's one thing you wish you knew before starting your own private music studio?" Here are some of the comments we received.

5 Ways to Refresh Your Teaching Space

Are you feeling the urge to refresh your music studio? Here are a few ways to make your music teaching space feel clean and organized.

Do you have additional instruments in your studio?

4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Summer Music Lesson Scheduling

In the summer months, scheduling music lessons flexibly is possible. How do you want to schedule your summer music lessons?