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Building a community through ensemble playing

klorimier — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:02:21 +0000

I am a huge believer in the power of community. How do you foster a sense of community in your studio?...

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What if…

klorimier — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:24:22 +0000

What if you injured your hand and couldn’t play your instrument? What if you developed a chronic illness? What if you...

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When and how to change your rate

klorimier — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:13:35 +0000

Are you an independent teacher? Do you have a small studio? Do you wonder how and when to change you hourly...

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To Make-Up or not to Make-Up

klorimier — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:27:21 +0000

Do you offer make-up lessons? Do you require 24-hour advanced notice? Are there make-up lessons built into your semester or yearly calendar? Do your make-up lessons ever bleed over into summer lessons eating away at your precious summer income? Do make-up lessons make you feel stressed, overworked or manipulated?

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Are you a Life-Long Learner?

klorimier — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:32:53 +0000

What are you doing to embrace being a Life-Long Learner? Summer is a wonderful time to transition from teacher back to student, to learn something new, to challenge your comfort zone.

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Volunteers to Make Your Program Thrive

klorimier — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:15:19 +0000

I recently came upon an article entitled 10 Tips for Engaging a Volunteer Community. The article piqued my interest and led...

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Ensemble playing- music as language

klorimier — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:56:34 +0000

What ensemble experiences do your students participate in? Do you see a difference between those students who are engaged in music with their peers and those who are solitary? Do you require ensemble participation?

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Favorite Apps for Music Teachers

klorimier — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:17:39 +0000

My excitement about the iPad stems from the fluid way that I have been using it during lessons. The iPad is small and can easily rest on my solid, black music stand. It requires touching rather than a keyboard. And, most of all, the kids LOVE it. It’s pretty and it’s fun. The apps feel like games even when they are covering challenging concepts.

What are my favorite apps so far?

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How to plan for a 9-month work year (part 2-saving for summer )

klorimier — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:48:36 +0000

Summer can be a wonderful, creative time in our careers. We have more flexibility and time. The downside is that we often have no income. Zero. Zilch. So how do we survive on 9 months of income but 12 months of expenses?

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How to plan for a 9-month work year (part 1- planning for taxes)

klorimier — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:34:45 +0000

As music teachers we face a constant challenge. How do we live for 12 months when our regular, guaranteed income is...

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