Creating a Thriving Private Music Studio.

• Establishing a studio:

Location, equipment, speciality (adults, pre-school, etc.).

• Identify your goals and aspirations.

• Identify your business:

Sole Proprietor: No governmental registration of your business. Report teaching income and expenses to the IRS on a Schedule C (included with 1040 forms). OR:

LLC(Limited Liability Company). This protects your personal assets from potential lawsuits.

• Create a simple studio policy: on line and hard copy.

• Recruit students through neighbor schools, churches, Craig’s List, Pin Tack, Local Music Stores, Local Piano Teacher Associations.

• Develop a culture of excellence in your studio. Create a regular studio classes, recitals, exposure to great artists and recitals, Studio Projects, Themed Recitals.

• Thoughtful Repertoire assignments that include technique, etudes, all historic periods.

• Students should bring a notebook to each lesson so that the weekly assignment is easy to access. Lessons should be attended by parents for the elementary aged students. All lessons should be video recorded.

• Involvement with local teacher associations. Enter students in all of the events that are provided.

• Annual student evaluation through Royal Conservatory, Federation of Music Clubs, Michigan Music Teachers Association Achievement Testing, National Guild Auditions, etc.

• Prepare students for success in performance and evaluations through organized practice directives and carefully chosen repertoire.

• Offer Recommendations for inspiring summer camps and programs.

• Continue to practice, perform, and grow. Attend local, state, and national conferences as opportunities for learning as well as networking.

• Be yourself!

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