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Your Student Isn't Tone-Deaf
That word gets thrown around a lot. It almost never means what people think it means.
How to Handle Last-Minute Cancellations
Cancellations happen. The question is whether you have a policy before they do.
Teaching the Ear, Not the Page
Most students learn to decode notation before they learn to hear music. That's backwards.
How Band Directors and Private Tutors Can Actually Work Together
Private lesson teachers and ensemble directors often operate in parallel universes. They don't have to.
When a Parent Says "I Don't See Any Improvement"
It's one of the hardest conversations in private teaching. Here's how to handle itāand how to prevent it.
What Your Student's Body Is Telling You
Before you hear a wrong note, you can usually see it coming. Here's how to read what the body reveals.
Why "Practice More" Is Useless Advice
Every music teacher has said it. Few have stopped to ask whether it actually helps.
Getting Off the Bench: Movement in the Private Lesson
Most private music teachers never ask their students to stand up. Here's why that's a problemāand what to do about it.
Making Scales Fun (Or At Least Less Painful)
Scales don't have to be the part of the lesson everyone dreads. A few small changes can make them almost enjoyable.
What to Expect From Your Private Lesson Providers
Hiring private music tutors for your school? Here's what you should be asking forāand what good instructors already provide.