Episode Highlights:

When you say “Yes” to something, you’re saying “No” to something else.

Piano lessons are a commitment:

Regular appointment.  Know your teacher’s policy about the lesson schedule.

Piano lessons are not the same as a doctor or salon appointment. (Episode 002)

Get past the mindset of buying time. (A word to the wise: if your teacher still charges by the lesson, beware – they are likely to burn out and get a different job soon.)

There will be schedule conflicts.  It is the piano parents’ responsibility to manage them.

My studio makeup policy:

Each semester offers 16 private and group lessons but tuition pays for 14 lessons.

This allows for two extra lessons per semester that may be missed as necessary.

Makeup lessons may be offered during the week of a piano party.

Students who inform me about a schedule conflict ahead of time might be able to work out a lesson swap with another student.

Sometimes lessons will be missed:

Missing school due to sickness is a legitimate reason to miss your piano lesson.

If a parent or driver is sick and cannot bring the student to the lesson, try to do a lesson via Skype or Facetime.

Be creative: tag team with dad, an older sibling, or a grandparent, hire a driver, carpool with other parents.

Lack of practice is NOT a good reason to skip a lesson.  Sometimes coming to the lesson is just the motivation you need to get back on track.

What creative ways have you used to avoid a missed piano lesson? Comment below or in our Facebook Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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