September – No Class

October 27 – Getting Started

November 24 – Canadian Music – A discussion on local, regional, and national Canadian composers, their achievements and works, and how these artists may find footing in the curriculums of our own private studios.

December – No Class

January 19 – Setting Expectations – Work with parents and students instead of apart from them.  This is a discussion on setting goals, practice schedules and keeping everyone happy. 

February 16 – Running a Business – The administrative side of teaching music:  balancing books, planning for tax time, writing out contracts, dealing with families professionally and more.

March 15 – Exam and Recital Planning – Getting ahead and making sure everything runs smoothly on the big day!  This includes booking and hosting as well as preparing students. 

April 19 – Ear and Voice – New ways to incorporate sight reading and ear training in your studio.

May 17 – Sensory Overload – Neurodiversity in the Studio: discussing the gifts, challenges, and strategies of either working as a neurodivergent teacher or working with neurodivergent students.

June 14 – Keeping things Fun – How to include games, activities, and competitions in the studio to keep kids engaged all year long.