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As a former elementary instrumental music teacher, I fully understand how quickly one's yearly school budget can disappear. It seems that there is never enough money to order everything your students … read more

Some parents may eventually ask the question “Why am I investing my time, and my child’s time, into this? Is it really worth it?” I know the first time a parent asked me that question, I was almost to … read more

As I prepare to have a first lesson with a prospective new student, I find myself going through my "first lesson check-list". While what is covered in a first lesson differs from teacher to teacher, t … read more

When Things 4 Strings© accessories are removed, do students maintain their good bow holds?Are Things 4 Strings® bow accessories washable?Storing the Accessorized Violin or Viola Bow?What size c … read more

How do I grow my studio or program? How do I generate interest in my program or studio? How do I keep my interested students interested? These are just some of the questions music teachers are constan … read more