THE TOP THREE THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE FIRST LESSON
Welcoming a complete beginner to your studio is the start of a wonderful adventure for you and your new student. For your new student it is exciting to start learning something new, it is unknown and full of possibilities. And as a teacher, that can be a bit daunting! Before you set off on that journey, there are a few easy things you can do to smooth the path ahead. Click the video below to learn about the top three things I do before the first lesson.
Questions to Ask Before the First Lesson
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Download your own copy of the questions I ask new students before their first lesson. Add any questions specific to your studio to the list when you next welcome a new student.
In our next installment, we will dive straight into first lesson intentions and building rapport, two vital ingredients for building an engaging learning environment!
Carly McDonald
Carly McDonald is an Australian piano pedagogue, consultant, writer and presenter. She loves to connect teachers with creative ideas and strong business acumen. As well as being the Yamaha Music Australia Piano Education Consultant, Carly is the author of Creative.Piano.Professional, Editor of The Piano Teacher for Hal Leonard Australia, Australian Ambassador for the Piano Adventures series by Randall and Nancy Faber and co-editor of the ‘I Want To Play That’ piano series. She is passionate about fostering a connected teaching community and helping students to develop strong musical foundations and pathways for self-expression.