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Yiyi Ku, an experienced piano teacher in Christchurch, New Zealand, shares this new idea for piano student practice motivation. Have you thought of this?

Episode 2 of Setting Up An Independent Music Teaching Studio is now available to Duet subscribers! This month, Brittany Gardner talks about the role of structure in making sure our studios thrive.

Have you ever considered how mindset and confidence impact your music teaching? Musicians innately believe in consistent improvement. In our own young lives, we attended weekly lessons, participated in school ensembles, searched out extracurricular opportunities, and relied on mentors regularly. This belief in consistent growth is often referred to as a “growth mindset” – a set of beliefs and values that business owners and entrepreneurs strive for. 

Duet is pleased to announce a new 12-episode video course with veteran teacher Brittany Gardner that walks both new and experienced teachers through the ins and outs of setting up a music teaching studio. Now free to Duet subscribers or available on Udemy.

There are so many exceptional resources on the internet for music teachers. So where do you start? When it comes to games, worksheets, printables and teaching ideas, Amy Chaplin of PianoPantry.com is an expert.