Teaching From Home – A Very Candid Account of the Pros and Cons, Part 1

Teaching From Home – A Very Candid Account of the Pros and Cons, Part 1

Should I develop a home studio or rent a space? What a terrible struggle it can be to decide on the best location for your studio. I want to share with you my frank and open conclusions, gained from decades of teaching in different settings. These are some of the things I wish I had known right from the start. I hope this 5-part blog article helps you in your journey to establish your ideal studio and to make peace with your chosen location. Part 1 focuses on the particularities of teaching at an academy.

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Who said that learning reading can’t be fun?

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Who said that learning reading can’t be fun?

Reading strategies to make note learning an enjoyable and exciting activity at the studio. Apps, teaching tools, games, and activities recommended for note reading practice and review during lessons and for at home assignments. Discover how to incorporate your iPad and Apple Pencil in your daily teaching.

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Parental Role and Environment, Part 2: Tips from the Teachers Perspective

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Parental Role and Environment, Part 2: Tips from the Teachers Perspective

As teachers, we have the responsibility to make parents feel welcomed and invited to participate in their child’s musical journey. Oftentimes parents haven’t experienced music lessons themselves and, though willing to be active participants, they are not sure how to become involved without interfering. It is easy for inexperienced teachers to assume that parents know how to be helpful, and in the process, miss an incredible opportunity to turn the parent into your best lesson ally. Read the blog to discover new strategies to successfully integrate parents into your studio activities.
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Parental Role and Environment, Part 1: Tips from the Parents Perspective

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Parental Role and Environment, Part 1: Tips from the Parents Perspective

As parents, we have a crucial role to play in the success of music lessons. Regardless of your child’s age and level, the following list will help you understand the basics of how to properly offer support while he or she embarks on piano lessons. This, in turn, will make a huge difference in your teacher’s ability to achieve the best outcome with your child. Teachers can read the blog for ideas to use in their studio policies or parent documents, as well as for new strategies to turn parents into your best lesson ally.