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Should My Child Participate in a Recital?
Tips to help you decide whether or not your child should play in a recital
kimmurraymusic
Feb 44 min read
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How to Motivate Students to Practice Post-Holidays
Strategies for motivating students to practice after the holidays.
kimmurraymusic
Jan 222 min read
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When do I get my child a better musical instrument?
Tips for knowing when it's time to purchase a higher quality musical instrument for your child.
kimmurraymusic
Jan 173 min read
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Lesson Cancellation Policies: Should You Charge for Last Minute Cancellations?
Should you charge for last minute lesson cancellations? Yes. Here's why.
kimmurraymusic
Jan 103 min read
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How to Restart Music Practice After a Break
Here are some tips to ease your child back into regular music practice after a break.
kimmurraymusic
Jan 72 min read
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The Importance of Halloween Piano Music in Private Teaching
Why I teach Halloween music each year, how I do so, and the pedagogical value it holds
kimmurraymusic
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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A Music Teacher Self-Care Plan to Avoid Burnout
Self-care advice for teachers to avoid burnout
kimmurraymusic
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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How to Motivate Music Students to Practice Using Core Motivators
Motivate Music Students to Practice by identifying their core motivators
kimmurraymusic
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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Getting Kids to Practice Music When Life Gets Busy
time-tested strategies to help music students maintain regular music practice when life gets busy
kimmurraymusic
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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