The Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook
Subtitle: everything you need to know for a successful teaching studio
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Milwaukee, WI
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780634080838
Copyright date: 2009
Notes: Publisher no. HL00296515 (Hal Leonard)
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Part 1 : Development and maintaining professionalism in the independent piano studio.; title: Embracing professionalism; title: Professional studio documents; title: Setting up the ideal studio space; title: Office technology for the studio; title: Part 2 : Finances.; title: Setting rates; title: A deeper look at tuition and payment plans; title: Marketing; title: Taxes, insurance, and retirement funds; title: Part 3 : Establishing lessons.; title: Interviews and communications with parents; title: Scheduling lessons; title: Make-up policies; title: Part 4 : Image.; title: Public perceptions of the independent music teacher; title: Clarifying image : the value of teacher surveys; title: Projecting a professional image; title: Part 5 : Zoning laws and ethical issues.; title: Zoning and business licenses; title: Ethics in teaching; title: Part 6 : Maintaining high studio standards.; title: Studio atmosphere; title: Teaching materials and leaning styles; title: Professional development, professional organizations, and partnerships; title: Teacher certification through professional organizations; title: Part 7 : From preparation to performance.; title: The art of practice; title: The art of memorization; title: The art of performance; title: Studio recitals; title: Additional performance, assessment, and testing opportunities; title: Part 8 : Teaching skills, not pieces.; title: Timing and rhythm; title: Technique; title: Sight-playing; title: Fingering; title: Pedaling; title: Developing the ear; title: Part 9 : Unique curriculum.; title: Embracing national standards in studio teaching; title: Music history and performance styles; title: Music theory and harmony; title: Collaborative arts; title: Composition; title: Jazz, blues, and improvisation; title: Music of many cultures; title: Music camps; title: Workstations; title: Additional teaching options; title: Part 10 : Technology.; title: Equipment; title: Studio uses for technology; title: Part 11 : Careers in music.; title: Performance; title: Composing and arranging; title: Education; title: Service; title: Business; title: Part 12 : The broader picture.; title: Arts funding; title: Arts advocacy; title: Appendixes.; title: Studio documents; title: Sample survey; title: Professional organizations