Typically I like to start my summer "vacation" with a look at the big picture.  After all, a little big…

Music theory and improvising.  It's important to have both in our teaching.  But, what is the best way to teach…

Whether it's Pestalozzi, Mason, Suzuki or Gordon the idea of teaching aurally before getting students to read goes back hundreds…

One of the biggest concerns, when a studio moves online, is, "How will I create community?" There can be a…

Planning group lessons is a wonderful way to increase social engagement in your studio.  Holding a multi-level group lesson may…

Feeling underappreciated by clients happens to the best of us.  But, there are ways to turn this around.

A curriculum plan gives guidance to your teaching. But, when you individualize programming that is when the magic happens in…

One of the hardest parts of being an independent instrument teacher is creating a curriculum plan. When you know what…

Do you ever get the sense that your goals and the time to complete them aren't in alignment?  How could…

It can sometimes feel overwhelming creating work life balance when there are so many roles and responsibilities in your life.…