Guides for music teachers

Practical, South-Africa-aware guides on running a teaching studio. The first articles are being written — here's what's coming.

How to invoice music lesson parents (without the awkwardness)

Monthly billing vs per-lesson, sibling discounts, EFT references that reconcile themselves, and what to do about late payers.

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UNISA vs Trinity vs ABRSM — which syllabus should your student follow?

How South African teachers cross-reference the three boards, and when it makes sense to enter a student for more than one.

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How to get piano students to actually practise between lessons

Why written practice notes get ignored, and what happens when parents can watch a 60-second video of exactly what to do.

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Term report cards that parents keep

What belongs in a music term report, how much detail is too much, and why a branded PDF justifies your fees.

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Teaching school groups: 10 learners from one school without the chaos

Batch scheduling, academic grades vs music grades, and reporting back to the school like a professional outfit.

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