Whew! Hard to believe that it’s been over a month since my last blog. I’ve been cranking out new content on FB Live, wrapping up an amazing coaching program at The SpeakEasy Cooperative, and working 1:1 with eight fabulous music...
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It’s hard to see a path forward for your studio when the game keeps changing. How are we supposed to plan for the future when things are constantly shifting? Every day it seems like new rules, regulations, or orders are passed, and...
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Dear Music Teaching Friend, Right now, I’m seeing a lot of teachers (myself included) who are feeling overwhelmed. The brave changes you’ve made in your business over the past two months are immense, and with daily shifts being made...
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My studio’s Spring Recital was supposed to be May 1st. Instead of cancelling our special event, we’ve decided to take it online. Because, as the saying goes: “THE SHOW MUST GO ON!” Alexa Madison from Alexa’s Piano Lessons has...
Read moreAfter weeks of online teaching, you’re probably craving a pace that isn’t so hectic and tiring. I see you, friend. With my blue blockers on. That’s what this broadcast is about! Finding the brain space you need to be an online teacher...
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You’ve been working so hard over the past several weeks. You learned all the things. You taught those things to your students and parents. You took your ENTIRE business online in the span of a week. You’ve been through mental, emotional...
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It’s important to regularly check your biz socials and listings. Especially in times like this. Because this morning, to my surprise… I found out that my music studio was automatically marked as “temporarily closed”...
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If you’ve transitioned into teaching online lessons this week, you may have started noticing some vocal fatigue. Hoarseness, a need to clear your throat, dry mouth, reduced volume in specific pitch areas, and tension in your neck /...
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Well friends… it’s been a doozy of a few days, huh? While things might feel a bit scary right now, my heart is warmed as I continue to witness all the ways that independent music teachers have been helping one another prepare our...
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Running a Facebook business page takes time and effort, especially when it comes to figuring out that delicate balance of writing posts that are information, fun, and yes… promotional. When we’re laser focused on finding / booking new...
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Ever feel like you’re “busy” all the time, yet don’t have much to show for it? Oh friend, I feel you. There have been so many days (weeks, months) when I’ve felt like I was chasing after to-do list items, but not...
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“Yeah, but it wouldn’t work because…” “Yeah, but I don’t think…” “Yeah, but you shouldn’t…” Sound familiar? Maybe a student uttered these phrases during a lesson. Maybe...
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