When a new student starts with me, and they display a bit of natural ability, I get excited. I think, this is going to be fun. It will be really easy to teach them. And sometimes that is true. But sometimes I get a student who is naturally talented and lazy. And they never seem to really progress. Or their progress takes way...
Read MoreBy Kate Powell Every once in awhile you get the opportunity as a musician to substitute for another musician: sometimes it’s a well known community orchestra or a spot in the Kennedy Center pit. What’s important is making the most of these opportunities and leaving the door open for such opportunities again. Below is a list of key things to remember when you are called upon...
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December in the studio can be a stressful time for your students. They are likely busy at home, and some may have end of the semester commitments such as choir/drama performances or school finals. With so much going on, this can be a nice time to take it a bit easier on your students and boost their morale by having some holiday fun. Here are a few suggestions for planning holiday parties/activities at the studio:
In an effort to bring you the best studio management program, Studio Helper has released two more new features! Navigation Link Now Available in Calendar Event! There is now a navigation link in edit mode within a recurring calendar event.While in Edit mode, you will now see "Go To Other Events" on the left hand side with a drop down of dates for that particular event. Here...
Read MoreOur interview with The Centre for Musical Minds of USA SH: Tell us about your studio. The Centre for Musical Minds is an Internationally recognized Music School with two campuses in the Dallas metroplex, and an online learning option. We have some great music teacher resources on our website that may be useful for others: http://www.centreformusicalminds.org/resources/ SH: What is your experience, and the style you teach? Our music teachers...
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