TY  - BOOK
AU  - Klingenstein,Beth Gigante
TI  - The independent piano teacher's studio handbook: everything you need to know for a successful teaching studio 
SN  - 9780634080838
AV  - ML3795 .K54 2009
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Milwaukee, WI
PB  - Hal Leonard
KW  - Piano teachers
KW  - Vocational guidance
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Music trade
KW  - Music
KW  - Economic aspects
N1  - Includes resources and websites (at the end of each chapter), and index; -- Preface; -- Acknowledgments; -- Part 1:  Development And Maintaining Professionalism In The Independent Piano Studio; -- Chapter 1:  Embracing professionalism; -- Chapter 2:  Professional studio documents; -- Chapter 3:  Setting up the ideal studio space; -- Chapter 4:  Office technology for the studio; -- Part 2:  Finances; -- Chapter 5:  Setting rates; -- Chapter 6:  Deeper look at tuition and payment plans; -- Chapter 7:  Marketing; -- Chapter 8:  Taxes, insurance, and retirement funds; -- Part 3:  Establishing Lessons; -- Chapter 9:  Interviews and communications with parents; -- Chapter 10:  Scheduling lessons; -- Chapter 11:  Make-up policies; -- Part 5:  Image; -- Chapter 12:  Public perceptions of the independent music teacher; -- Chapter 13:  Clarifying image:  the of teacher surveys; -- Chapter 14:  Projecting a professional image; -- Part 5:  Zoning Laws And Ethical Issues; -- Chapter 15:  Zoning and business licenses; -- Chapter 16:  Ethics in teaching; -- Part 6:  Maintaining High Studio Standards; -- Chapter 17:  Studio atmosphere; -- Chapter 18:  Teaching materials and leaning styles; -- Chapter 19:  Professional development, professional organizations, and partnerships; -- Chapter 20:  Teacher certification through professional organizations; -- Part 7:  From Preparation To Performance; -- Chapter 21:  Art of practice; -- Chapter 22:  Art of memorization; -- Chapter 23:  Art of performance; -- Chapter 24:  Studio recitals; -- Chapter 25:  Additional performance, assessment, and testing opportunities; -- Part 8:  Teaching Skills-Not Pieces; -- Chapter Timing and rhythm; -- Chapter 27:  Technique; -- Chapter 28:  Sight-playing; -- Chapter 29:  Fingering; -- Chapter 30:  Pedaling; -- Chapter 31:  Developing the ear; -- Part 9:  Unique Curriculum; -- Chapter 32:  Embracing national standards in studio teaching; -- Chapter 33:  Music history and performance styles; -- Chapter 34:  Music theory and harmony; -- Chapter 35:  Collaborative arts; -- Chapter 36:  Composition; -- Chapter 37:  Jazz, blues, and improvisation; -- Chapter 38:  Music of many cultures; -- Chapter 39:  Music camps; -- Chapter 40:  Workstations; -- Chapter 41:  Additional teaching options; -- Part 10:  Technology; -- Chapter 42:  Equipment; -- Chapter 43:  Studio uses for technology; -- Part 11:  Careers In Music; -- Chapter 44:  Performance; -- Chapter 45:  Composing and arranging; -- Chapter 46:  Education; -- Chapter 47:  Service; -- Chapter 48:  Business; -- Part 12:  Broader Picture; -- Chapter 49:  Arts funding; -- Chapter 50:  Arts advocacy; -- Appendix A:  Studio documents; -- Appendix B:  Sample survey; -- Appendix C:  Professional organizations; -- Index
N2  - Synopsis:  This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Developing and Maintaining a Professional Studio, Finances, Establishing Lessons, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition and Improvisation, Marketing, Communications with Parents, Make-up Policies, Zoning and Business Licenses, Teaching Materials and Learning Styles, The Art of Practice, Arts Funding, and many more!
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