A Glimmer of Change

Education Advocacy

∞ A little over a decade ago, a glimmer of a woman named Gina, came crashing into my world in her full fabulous glory. We met at a professional development day with Christopher Norton and Kerin Bailey in Adelaide. That event left three distinct impressions on me; It...

A Special Announcement!

Education Advocacy, Studio Matters

Some years ago I started advocating in the music education space. Primarily it was for my students and then the students that were within the Novar community. Over time this has evolved to working on the Music Teachers Association of South Australia Council and...

Aural Training and Development Series: Print Resources

Teaching Resources

  Recently I have been considering the ways I develop aural skills with my students and other alternatives that may be available. Singing and aural development has always been a part of my teaching but I feel the need to do some further research and find some...

Performance Parties: 7 Top Tips For Hosting A Great Party!

For Teachers, Performance

  This weekend we are hosting a performance party at my home studio. It is the first performance opportunity this year for our students. I started these parties about 18 months ago and we now do three a year. At first it took a little while to get students into...

When the Fires Burn Low: How to Reignite Your Passion For Teaching. 

For Teachers

Ever had a hard week that turns into a hard month and you can’t quite remember why you loved teaching? I don’t always feel 100% enthusiastic about teaching……there, I’ve said it. Some days my mojo is nowhere to be found. The thing is that...

Practice. It’s a minefield.

For Parents, Teaching Resources

So. A parent calls you about one of your students. They are struggling to get said-student to practice. Should they continue? Should they stop lessons all together? What is the magic solution? Here are a few of my tips for answering this often asked question: Is...