Music Lesson Help Podcast
Music teachers helping other music teachers be better at the business end of music lessons and become, overall, more effective teachers.
Episodes
In this episode we discuss gigging and other activities that may be seen as "street-cred" to your customers. We also talk about the work-life balance that is important to maintain these kinds of activities.
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You've got a full schedule of private lessons. 30 to 40 kids, adults, etc going in and out of your studio door every week. They bring germs with them! And worst of all, they leave some of those germs with you on their way out the door!!! How do you handle it? In this episode we talk about a few of the things we do.
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In this episode we discuss some of the pros and cons of running a multi-teacher studio. Could this be a good solution for you? Depending on your situation, it might be.
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Do you have extra sheet music, equipment, etc tucked in each corner of your studio? Are you starting to look like a hoarder? Cathie might be! In this episode Cathie asks for advice on how to reduce clutter in her studio. Do you have some solutions? Let us know by sending us a message with the link below.
Have you ever had a student learn a bad habit from an outside source? Maybe an online video, social media, or worse... a different teacher! Are all outside sources bad? How do you handle these situations? That is what we talk about in this episode. Join us as we look at the pros and cons of students learning from outside sources and how one might handle the situation.
When was the last time you raised your rates? Are you charging enough? In this episode we talk about the scary process of raising your rate and how we've gone about it in the past, and present.
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Sometimes change is something small. Sometimes it's big and scary. How do you deal with it? In this episode we talk about some of our experiences with changes. Big and small. Some on purpose, others by force.
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When you hear the word "reward" most of us instantly think about little candies and gold stars! But as you'll find out in this episode, rewards can be much more meaningful than that. Not to say there is anything bad about candy and gold stars. They're awesome!
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In this episode we talk about how lessons can become exhausting, monotonous, and boring at times. we share some of our personal failures and how we have learned to overcome them and do our best to always bring energy to each lesson.
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In this episode we discuss potentially awkward or sensitive situations. As a music teacher you may come across situations or topics you didn't anticipate. We share a few situations we have encountered over the years. Some funny. Some serious. We share how we have handled them and helped our students stay on task.
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In this episode we talk about the importance of teaching our students how to practice. We teach students how to play music, we send them home to practice it... Then they don't practice. Sometimes they may need some direction on how to go about practicing at home. What do you do to help your students practice effectively at home?
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In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of teaching siblings (Students from the same family/household). As we discovered, this topic may apply more to some instruments than others. Either way, the topics that were brought up were actually a surprise to some of us and we learned from the conversation. Do you teach any siblings? We'd love to hear about your experience!
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In this episode we discuss the qualities of a good teacher. Or as Frank would say "A good human being". Caring, taking time to get to know your students needs, and so much more go into being a good teacher. Join us for this conversation. Please feel free to share with us your experiences and what helps you be a good teacher.
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In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of getting started with new students. Whether they are brand new to the instrument/music or coming in with experience from another music instructor, there are things to consider to help you get them on the right track. What do you do?
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In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of teaching online video lessons. We cover some of the main platforms, basic gear needed, trouble shooting, and some real life stories. Do you teach online? Tell us how you do it.
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In this episode we discuss the importance of student retention and things to consider that will help you keep students coming back for more lessons. Is your retention good? Let us know.
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In this episode we discuss the different ways we can advertise, etc to get new students. All teachers, new and old need a healthy influx of new students. But is that all? How do you land new students?
Disclaimer: In this podcast recording TeJay said it was episode 4. He was wrong. It is episode 5.
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In this episode we take a look at holidays, make-ups, and missed lessons. This topic is a deep dive into one of the many topics covered in Episode 1 (The importance of a studio policy). As always, we have some real world experiences, and share how we handle these topics in our studios.
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In this episode we take a look at payments and invoicing. This topic is a deep dive of one of the many bullet points we covered in episode 1 (The importance of a studio policy). We tell a few real-life stories of our experiences related to this topic, and cover the different ways you can approach it. We even talk about some software options that are available (no affiliation or sponsorships here. Just things we have u...
In this episode we take a a look at pricing. This topic is a deep dive into one of the many bullet points that we discussed in episode one (The importance of a studio policy). We cover different pricing models, and give guidance on how you can go about setting a price that is competitive in your area. And, of course, we have some real-life stories. Thanks for listening!
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