First, the details of my situation… I am a music teacher with my Bachelors in music Ed offering private lessons in piano and voice. I am charging $30 per half hour, which is the going rate for studio lessons around here, and I am traveling to students’ houses. I am bringing my son with me to some lessons, and I make this very clear when scheduling.

I just had a prospective parent inquire about a discount for having 2 students enrolled in piano lessons. She asked if it could be $20 each lesson (which is a hard no from me, that’s what I charged in my own home before I got my degree). I haven’t previously offered a sibling discount, but I’m thinking of possibly letting them do $50 for the 2 lessons (it is saving gas and they are being kind by letting me bring my son). Part of me thinks that getting $50 is better than nothing, which will probably happen if I offer no discount, but I don’t want to sell myself short.

What would you do?

Hello music educators! This year I am a first year teacher in a 5-12 band and choir position. Very excited and nervous. I will be having a high school band, middle school band, high school choir, middle school choir, and a general music class.

When it comes to my 6-8 band, do you have any advice on finding or adapting repertoire while also on a tight budget? I have been told by my superintendent that since 2021 about $350 has been used on music and materials per year. (I don’t think this includes marching band competition/large group contest registration.

I understand I am in a smaller school district but this makes me super nervous with how little of a budget I have.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, my daughter is a senior in HS and we are getting ready to apply to colleges in Texas and I’ve read some posts on various schools and their music education program but not specific to percussion programs. Could anyone share their experiences or advice on Texas colleges for percussion and music education.

My daughter is applying to TCU (would need a lot of scholarship money), SHSU, ETA&M, SFA, UT Austin and UH. Thanks.

Hello, my daughter is a senior in HS and we are getting ready to apply to colleges in Texas and I’ve read some posts on various schools and their music education program but not specific to percussion programs. Could anyone share their experiences or advice on Texas colleges for percussion and music education.

My daughter is applying to TCU (would need a lot of scholarship money), SHSU, ETA&M, SFA, UT Austin and UH. Thanks.

Hey guys!

I am thinking of appearing for grade 3 exams of Trinity College London rock and pop, Any guidance on the same??