So, I am starting to give piano lessons again. Yes, starting June 8, Yates Music Studio will be open for business. I am only taking on a few students to start, just to see how well Jocey will handle an hour each day on her own. Then if she does well, we'll increase that to two. I'm pretty excited and I already have 3 students with 3 in the works. And my hubby is so awesome, he's given me a great deal on getting my brochures printed out. They look so nice and professional.
When I was in college, I majored in Piano Pedagogy. I learned a few things about running a studio, and one of those things was having a brochure. Now I just have to write up the contracts, start buying flash cards (mine are something like 20 years old?), pencils, sticky notes, etc. I'm so grateful my parents encouraged me to learn the piano growing up, and supported me in teaching piano while I was in high school. It gives me a valuable set of skills while being a SAHM.
While we were in Evanston a few weeks ago, my sister took these pictures for me to use in my brochure. Those little hands are none other than my sweet little Jocey. She already loves music.
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That is exciting Cat! I took piano when I was younger but didn't stick with it. I've always regretted that! How young are your students starting? Maybe sometime Hannah would be interested. Good luck!
That is so exciting. Emily and Maura have been taking lessons for 3 years and are doing awesome and love it. That is so neat that you can share your awesome talent with others. I know you will do well. I love the pictures.
UH KIM?! HEY! I didn't even know you had a blog! Send me an invite! :)
Allison, I'm taking them as young as 5. Isn't she 4? One more year and I'd love to have Hannah. We'll chat.
I wish we lived closer so we could take adavantage of your talent! You are awesome and this is going to be GREAT for you!
Hey Catherine-
It's great to hear from you. It feels like its been forever. Your family's sweet. Good luck with your new job!
Ruby
K~we were thinkin' about maybe Treyson taking lessons. I'll have to see if he's still interested. If so...then I'll contact you.
Hey Cath! It has been forever. I didn't know your married name and I totally had to figure out who you were! :) ha ha I was so excited to see you. You're little one is precious. Its good to hear from you.
HA HA HA!! CAREFUL!! As soon as you mention lessons, people crawl out of the woodwork! I already have a waiting list a mile long for when we get into our home. I won't do it where we live now. Ok, well I have one, but I won't take on what I normally do. Good luck with it! You'll love it! Good luck with Jocey too. It get's a little challenging!
You'll be such a good teacher. I wish we lived closer, I'd send my girls. They don't seem to pay attention when I try to teach them! :)
Those are great pictures! You're going to be an awesome teacher. Good luck!
Cat, I've been teaching for a few years, and we're looking at taking a break -- I've got a little guy that just needs more attention from the Mama while he's at home from school. But I just wanted to mention, my mom teaches in Evanston, and she LOVES TCW (Three Crazy Women) for flashcards and games. I'm not sure how often, but she uses the games for a Piano Party every little while (once or twice quarterly), and the kids love it. Let me know if you want more info. Good luck!
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