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It's that time of year where it is oh-so-easy to just let go and coast to end of the month. But, is that really what's best for our students? No! Fun music theory ideas designed for the end of the year are the perfect way to highlight the amazing progress each student has made.Fun Music Theory Ideas For End Of Year
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While June is a natural break in the school year, it seems inevitable that we will be saying goodbye to some students as they leave the studio ... even during the regular academic year. Sometimes, it's due to a move away from the area. Other times, priorities or financial situations have changed and lessons are…Saying Goodbye to Students Regardless of the Situation
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It can be a bit tricky to plan student led conferences at first. Especially since it's a completely different from a teacher-centered approach to lessons. But, with a few tips you'll be able to add this to your studio programming with ease!How to Plan Student Led Conferences in Your Music Studio
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Student led conferences work incredibly well in the music studio. And, this is because our subject matter tends to be among the least understood, visually confusing and, at times, overwhelming topic a non-musical parent can be faced with. But, it doesn't have to be like this!Why Student Led Conferences Work So Great in the Music Studio
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Hosting a virtual recital, much like an in-person recital, has many moving parts. The nice part is that many of these parts are the same regardless of the format! After hosting my first in-person recital ... and the sheer exhaustion afterwards, I've been on a mission to plan a recital without stress. Thankfully it has…How To Host a Virtual Piano Recital – Part 2
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While it would be easy enough to cancel recitals when your studio is online, it's important for students to have a goal to work towards. And, a virtual recital that knocks your clients' socks off is just the thing to remind them once again why they love working with you so much. Marketing a virtual…How To Host A Virtual Piano Recital – Part 1
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Whether you teach in a home studio, commercial space or in student's homes, the registration season always brings its own unique juggling act. But, that doesn't mean you can't simplify studio registration.How to Make Studio Registration Streamlined and Intuitive
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Unlike previous generations, the stigma of being a female composer is gone. So it could be easy to assume that contemporary female composers are not challenging the music industry's status quo. This is far from the case! In fact, women today are challenging not only the music industry but societal expectations of women in general.How 21st Century Female Composers Challenge The Status Quo
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March is "Women in History" month and as I was researching women in music history it was absolutely fascinating. There is a lot of fantastic music out there by both men and women (plus those that don't identify with either gender). So, why should we specifically include female composers in our repertoire rather than just…3 Surprising Reasons To Include Female Composers In Our Studios
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Time flies during lessons, doesn't it? This is why my favourite approach is to use activities that check a lot of boxes. Multiple concepts? Tweaks my students' interest? Saves me prep time? When I use digital escape rooms, specifically escape rooms using Google Forms, they check all those boxes.These have become a student-favourite in my…How To Use Digital Escape Rooms in Your Music Studio
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