Ever miss an old-fashioned magazine? Blogs are fantastic and dynamic…but it doesn’t feel quite the same. Bright Notes is our exclusive magazine for members of Vibrant Music Teaching that comes out once a month. Inside, you’ll find articles from the Colourful Keys blog that have been curated, edited and compiled to take a deep dive … Read more
I know math is not always music teachers’ favourite activity. That’s why I’ve put together these handy calculators for the most common head-scratchers that you might come up against. Jump to the calculator you need: Monthly rate calculator Group lesson rate calculator Buddy lesson rate calculator Monthly, Semester and Annual Rates If you are charging … Read more
Ever miss an old-fashioned magazine? Blogs are fantastic and dynamic…but it doesn’t feel quite the same. Bright Notes is our exclusive magazine for members of Vibrant Music Teaching that comes out once a month. Inside, you’ll find articles from the Colourful Keys blog that have been curated, edited and compiled to take a deep dive … Read more
The music teaching industry is one of the most under-reported out there. Look up “how much do lawyers make” or “how many hours do most doctors work” and you’ll easily come up with some statistics. But substitute “piano teacher” for lawyer or doctor and you’ll arrive at some spotty estimates. This isn’t surprising since many … Read more
When it comes to teaching piano students with special needs – teachers can be very nervous. You truly want to be all inclusive and spread music to every child, but maybe you feel you don’t have the expertise to teach these kids. Well, good news! I’m here to help. And as long as you’re willing … Read more
Piano studios usually have looser rules than school classrooms. We get to be a little more flexible because we have less students to redirect – often we’re working one-on-one. However, sometimes you will have a student that takes it too far. This student just doesn’t follow your directions. She ignores you, bangs on the keys, … Read more