Life Lessons – Music Teacher Mentor

Should You Freelance or Work at a Music School?

June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

One of the biggest decisions you will make as a new music teacher is whether to teach at a music school or go the full freelancing route. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s make this into a quiz to keep things a little more fun! 1.I am…

Encouragement for a Music Teacher’s Heart

May 14, 2016June 26, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

I see you over there at the piano, fellow music teacher. Fretting over how well your students are doing, whether they will pass their exams, understand what you're teaching, or if you've built enough confidence into them. I see you labouring over their repertoire choices to hit the not-too-hard-and-not-too-easy…

Understanding Adjudicators

April 21, 2016June 26, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

Today's topic is all about what the adjudicator is looking for in a performance. While you shouldn't encourage your students to sing to please an adjudicator, this post will help you understand things from the other side of the table. (more…)

5 Reasons to Enter Music Festival that Have Nothing to do with Music.

April 18, 2016June 26, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

As a newer teacher, you may wonder if putting your students in music festival is really worth the hassle. There's so many forms to fill out, and it can be daunting to get everyone prepared. I am a firm believer that every child in music lessons should participate in Music…