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What’s the best way to navigate the relationship between teacher and parent? Stacy Smith has a unique perspective on this question as both a mother of 5 musicians and a violin teacher herself. What do parents wish teachers knew, and what do teachers with parents knew? Stacy’s here to tell us.

Why wait until a holiday to “turn on the party?” We music teachers can find many reasons and ways to celebrate student milestones. Here are 18 reasons to celebrate and 18 ways to celebrate.

Parents want nothing but the best for their children, but in order for them to achieve anything they want, they need to have self-confidence. This is why for parents who want their kids to succeed, the best gift they can give is to boost their confidence. Learn why music is one of the best ways to give a child confidence.

Here are 35 quotes in 5 categories to chew on, memorize, or frame for your music studio. Or if you’re like me, plaster them all over the house on sticky notes.

gs. I can’t pick!” Yep, I have students who simply cannot choose only one favorite for their recital. When this happens, I might show them ways to make a medley. Here’s how to do it.