We all know that starting a project can be the hardest part, but when you are in charge of a dance studio, you can't let your guard down. One of the biggest commitments of being a dance studio manager is that it will require your constant attention and time in order to be successful. Here are just a few reminders to stay on the right path to...
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Being a teacher or a studio manager (or both) certainly takes a lot of your time. It can feel like more than you can handle, but this could be due to bad organization or lack of proper scheduling. Picture a room, if you have a very messy and disorganized room it will feel as if there were too many things lying around when it's actually just...
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By Alyssa Cowell, Catoctin School of Music As musicians, we understand the importance of expression when it comes to interpreting a piece. As teachers, we want to help our students develop technical skills that will allow him/her to play in a manner that touches an audience. In order to decide what techniques to apply, however, a musician has to have a clear understanding of the message...
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One of the most common pieces of advice when opening a studio, (whether it's yoga, music, dance or martial arts), is to get your studio on Google Maps. This will definitely get you a lot more customers while also providing very useful information about your studio, such as phone numbers, directions, website and ratings. At first glance, listing your studio on Google Maps means that you are...
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By Patrick Fritz, Catoctin School of Music Each year, I try to re-read “Nurtured by Love” by Dr. Shin'ichi Suzuki. Over a decade ago, his short book helped shape the direction of my teaching career… “When love is deep, much can be accomplished.” “Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and...
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