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Author: cconrad

12 Apr

The Collaborative Recital

by cconrad
in Performance, Program Development, Teaching
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One of the things I love about being in a local music teachers association is the access to different events for students at my studio. Whether it’s a master class or a workshop, students are provided with lots of opportunities, thanks to the ideas, work and expertise of colleagues in my profession.

Several times a year, our group rents the recital hall at our university and hosts collaborative recitals. Students have opportunity to play on an absolutely incredible Steinway piano in a fabulous venue, a unique treat for them and their families.

Are you a member of a local teaching association, or do you have colleagues with whom you might consider hosting such a recital? Here’s why I think collaborative recitals are so great:

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19 Mar

The Masterclass

by cconrad
in Marketing, Performance, Program Development, Teaching
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masterclassSpring in my studio means that it’s time for my local association’s annual Spring Festival, an event we hold for teachers and students. We bring in a local/regional teacher at the university level who conducts teacher workshops, and also holds masterclasses for our students.

 

Even though the majority of my students have only had 2-3 years of piano (I teach group classes and move students to private teachers once they reach the intermediate level), I strongly encourage even my beginning students to participate in these classes. While the name itself — “masterclass” — and the idea of playing for another teacher can be intimidating, there are many benefits to be gained:

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18 Feb

How to Raise Your Teaching Salary

by cconrad
in Marketing, Policies and Procedures, Program Development, Teaching
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So often, when talking to my music teacher colleagues, we lament how difficult it is to make a living as a music teacher. Teaching during after school hours each week day limits our working hours, and you can’t raise your rates every single year without driving yourself out of business!

So how do we as teachers make sure that we are maximizing our earning potential without exhausting ourselves? Here are some ideas to boost your music teaching salary…

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09 Jan

New Year Incentive Ideas

by cconrad
in Uncategorized
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piano ribbonIt’s a New Year, and maybe you have students at your studio who are ready to start fresh and get into a consistent practice routine. Or maybe, YOU are hoping to light a fire underneath your students in anticipation of spring recitals, competitions, festivals or masterclasses.

Performances alone may be enough to motivate some students; for other kids, the reality of blundering through a piece in front of a group of people doesn’t phase them, and they’ll continue forward with lackluster practice habits.

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22 Dec

Holiday Hours For Support

by cconrad
in Announcements
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Studio Helper Support will be closed beginning at 7 PM EST on Christmas Eve, 12-24 and all day on Christmas Day, 12-25. Support will return to our regular schedule at 12 AM on 12-26. We will answer any tickets and/or voice-mails that come in during that time in the order that they were received. Studio Helper wants to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous...

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