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Authentic Branding

by Georgina Wilson

Branding your studio and yourself can seem like a pretty daunting task. You think, “Branding is for big companies. Not little studios like mine. I don’t think I need to bother with that.” Here are five reasons you should change your mind.

04/07/2025 Read more

Beyond the Notes: Training the Mind for Performance Success

by Tara Wright

I once had a student—let’s call her Emma. Emma was the kind of student every teacher dreams of. Dedicated, disciplined, and technically flawless. She practiced religiously, could execute runs with precision, and knew her repertoire inside and out. And yet… the moment she stepped onto a stage?

03/17/2025 Read more

Boost Performance Prep With These Recital Ideas

by Georgina Wilson

Knowing they’re working towards a recital can nudge your students into putting more effort into their performance preparation. They don’t want to look silly up on the stage. But knowing they’re working towards a one-of-a-kind recital that’s not like anything they’ve ever done before… Well, that kicks them into action. They’re enthusiastic.

03/10/2025 Read more

Fearless Performing

by Georgina Wilson

Performing as a musician is exciting. An opportunity to share your talent and showcase your hard work. But it can be terrifying. Sweaty palms, racing heart, panicking about the audience judging you if you slip up. How can you help your students become fearless performers?

03/03/2025 Read more

Teaching Improvisation with AI Prompts

by Tara Wright

What if improvisation didn’t feel so scary? For a lot of students, the idea of “just making something up” feels overwhelming—like they’re being asked to step off a cliff and hope they land somewhere safe. But here’s the thing: improvisation doesn’t have to be terrifying.

02/18/2025 Read more

3 Improvisation Activities Your Students Will Love

by Georgina Wilson

Improvisation comes naturally to some students. They’ll happily noodle away on the keys for hours. But it can lack a structure. (And by ‘structure,’ I don’t mean form. I mean, they randomly bash the keys with no thought behind what they’re doing.

02/10/2025 Read more
 

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Compose. Improvise. Create

by Georgina Wilson

“Compose” and “improvise” are two words that can send shivers down the spine of music teachers. But composition, improvisation, and creativity are the cornerstones of everything at TopMusic. Over the last 10 years, teachers have really started to embrace creativity in their lessons. But, there are still some hesitant educators.

02/03/2025 Read more

How I Started My Multi-Teacher Studio

by Tim Topham

Do you ever look at a multi-teacher studio with envy? You dream of walking down a corridor decorated with student artwork and recital photos. You smile as you hear enthusiastic students making music and memories in each room you pass.

01/27/2025 Read more

Managing A Multi-Teacher Studio Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

by Tim Topham

Managing a multi-teacher studio seems like a big deal. You’re in charge of lots of teachers who are teaching lots of students. The success is all down to you. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Table of Contents: Multi-Teacher Studio Owners Succeed If They… There are five qualities of a successful multi-teacher studio owner.

01/21/2025 Read more

How to Scale Your Studio Without Losing Your Sanity (or Your Standards)

by Tara Wright

Picture this:Your studio is buzzing with energy. Teachers are leading lessons in every room, your schedule is full (but not overwhelming), and the whole operation runs like a well-oiled machine—even when you’re not there. Sounds like a dream, right? Spoiler alert: it’s not.

01/13/2025 Read more

Multi-Teacher Studio

by Tim Topham

A multi-teacher studio is the ultimate dream for some teachers. They fantasize about owning a large studio space and the sounds of happy students making music filling the air. For some, this dream is a reality.

01/01/2025 Read more

Should I Be Teaching Piano to Preschoolers?

by Georgina Wilson

Teaching preschoolers seems terrifying to me. I love teaching the piano to kids. But the youngest student I’ve ever taught was 6. Teaching preschoolers seems like a completely different (and, if I’m honest, intimidating!) world.

12/02/2024 Read more