Review: My new friend, Mikey
Meet the newest member of my studio: Mikey, by Blue Microphones. Mikey is quickly working his way into my heart as a...

Updates made in January 2012
This month, we finished our native iPhone app, but discovered a few new requirements from Apple that we need to have in place before they’ll...

New Adventures in Improvisation
Click to watch “Piece Work” The last day of the Christmas holidays in London was unexpectedly sunny, crisp and breezy. After the departure of...

What Are You Doing to Fill Your Tank?
Just a short post that’s as much for me as all of you, my fellow teachers Like the old saying: “The teacher teaches what he most needs to...

Look backwards, then forwards
It’s the start of a new school year on my side of the world, which means that it’s time to reflect on my goals and plans for teaching in the...

Adding Adult Students–is it Worth Your Consideration?
Yes. By all means, YES! Here are 10 reasons why I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to teach those who are 18 and above and even those who might be...

Time to Select Audition Music for Your Students
In one of my earlier posts, I discussed the benefits of having students participate in music auditions, festivals, and other assessment-type...

Got Facebook? A guide to social networking for your music studio.
Do you tweet? Maybe you should! Check out these tips and tricks on using social networking groups to advertise your private lesson studio.

If You Want to Master Something, Teach
My favorite quote from a Yogi Tea Bag said “If you want to learn something, read. If you want to understand something, write. If you want to...

7 Tips on Using Invoicing
Do you use the invoicing in Music Teacher’s Helper? Below are some tips if you do, and a bit of encouragement to try it if you don’t. Managing...