12 Things That Make My Job Better Than Yours

Next week we'll be finishing our school session.  Then taking a break for a couple weeks and in mid July we'll be moving on to our summer session of lessons and workshops.  Lots of really wonderful things happened this year.  In fact, there are 12 things that just make my job better than yours...  :)


(1)  many new students have come as a result of parents talking about the program and students playing for their friends - thank you for this!


(2)  referrals are the best and I've been able to discontinue all paid advertising.  Yay!


(3)  the new students and parents that have come in are exactly what I want to attract;  they get the program, appreciate the musical progress and love making music together!


(4)  the 32 day challenge and the 100 day challenge got us all practicing more and it connected the students to each other


(5)  moving the furniture out and around the studio, painting, and getting new pieces has made the space even better


(6)  I've pushed through my own mental barriers around teaching the higher levels (reading notes and so on) and as a result...


(7)  teaching my upper level students has given me a new appreciation for Neil and his brilliance


(8)  and it's made me very proud of my students and what they're able to play and create at the piano


(9)  pushed through another mental barrier around learning other instruments;  taking up the guitar is shifting my relationship with music and it's opened up a new avenue of expression


(10)  exploring the world of blogging has been fun because I get to showcase my students;  the videos and interviews have been a great way to connect with students and parents on a different level - thank you for participating and allowing me to video you!!


(11)  playing the piano has been more fun for me this year;  coming from a traditional background, I have hidden hang-ups that many people don't know about;  many of these hang-ups have been almost completely silenced due to me playing more with my students.  


(12)  and the last thing I'll share is that because I'm able to teach this amazing program to amazing people and can do that from my home, I'm able to be with my two girls.  This is a major blessing for our family!


Looking forward to some fun in the sun this summer!  And to exploring this awesome musical journey we're on!