This week I wanted to share with you some of my favorite observations from this month’s book club choice: The Savvy Music Teacher by David Cutler. This book has been inspiring and motivating me to be a much more creative and well, savvy music teacher. Here are Eight Amazing Quotes from The Savvy Music Teacher […]
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Do I Need a Music Studio Website?
The short answer is yes. You most definitely do need a music studio website. It’s a brand new world out there. These days, if you don’t have a significant internet presence, then well, it’s almost like you don’t exist. A website is the new business card. When did you last see a business card? It’s […]
Four Resolutions for Music Teachers
This Year Could Be Your Best Year Ever… January is my very favorite time of year. A fresh start. A new beginning. The possibilities are endless! I am trying to keep my goals simple for this year. This year is going to be the year of “health.” Pregnancy was hard on me this last time, and I am […]
Marketing 101 for Music Teachers
How to Keep Your Studio Full by Thinking Like an Entrepreneur…with a little help from this brand new handbook. As of last month, my studio was booked solid. I was teaching literally every minute of my after school hours. I felt like I had more students than I knew what to do with. I had […]
Email Scams Targeting Music Teachers: How to Recognize and Avoid Them
Protect Yourself Online from Scam Students…. When I was a new teacher right out of my undergraduate degree, I was desperate for students. I was newly married. I was working at Subway for minimum wage. I was in graduate school. I really needed more students so we could pay our bills. You may have been in […]
Seven Pitfalls of Being a Traveling Violin Teacher
Why Teaching In My Students’ Homes Really Did NOT Work For Me. There are so many options when it comes to deciding where to teach. Should you rent a space at a music store, church, or office building? Maybe you could teach at a local school or at your own home. Each option has pros […]
What Do I Really Need in My Violin Studio?
A Minimalist Guide to Equipping Your Violin Studio… by McKenzie Clawson I’m a minimalist. Did you hear that faint sound in the distance? Yup, that was my husband laughing. Okay, okay, I’m not a minimalist, but I want to stop being a packrat. I like the idea of a streamlined, organized studio. This summer I […]
How to Plan and Prepare for an Incredible Music Studio Recital
I have a confession to make, and I’m a little bit embarrassed to tell you. The reason I’m so obsessed with checklists and organization and productivity and what-have-you, is because…well…I’m not super organized. In fact, I think my signature style is flying by the seat of my pants and hoping for the best. I know. […]
5 Mistakes I Made as a New Violin Teacher
When I was a new violin teacher, I struggled to find students. I had only two students for about a year, and I was making all of these mistakes. I blamed the economy. I blamed my youth. But when I finally figured out what I was doing wrong, my studio jumped to thirty students in […]
Should I Offer Make Up Music Lessons?
How People-Pleasing is Ruining Your Music Teaching Business and Your Life… This is one of the most-asked questions on every music teaching forum. I hear it all the time. Everyone has strong opinions one way or the other. Teachers are wondering how to make a living, how to have a semblance of work-life balance, and […]