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072 - The Case for Consultations in the Music Studio
Years ago, I received an email from a piano teacher asking about initial consultations and interviews.“What do you do? What questions do you ask? How long should it be? What materials do you give them?” These are great questions!Here are some of the reasons I offer consultations to prospective families in my studio:1. They give you an opportunity to meet prospective students (and their parents) face-to-face before either of you commit to lessons.2. For students who are transferring from another teacher, it's important to see what music they're currently working on, assess what they know, and…
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