Duet makes it really easy to seamlessly collect payment for music lessons. And we have a big announcement: You can now collect payment via ACH! Learn how to accept digital payments - including credit card, ApplePay and ACH payments - from your studio families and have the payment deposited directly into your bank account.
I feel strongly that we as music teachers need to understand the differences and requirements of various exam/testing systems, before deciding in general that testing is not “healthy” for our students. I would like to give my personal opinion about the different music audition/festival/exam systems I am aware of.
It was at the age of seven, when I came to the United Kingdom, that I first encountered the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music examination system. “What grade are you?” the other children would ask when I told them that I played the piano. Here's what I learned about the system.
Do you have students applying for college, music schools or camps, or scholarship awards? For many of their applications, students may ask you for a letter of recommendation. Here are some tips on what materials you need before writing your letter, how to organize its content, and other logistical tips.