Professional and Ethical Practices in the Studio

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  • The teacher will value the individuality of each student, do the best in her ability to teach students to develop their full potential, teaching knowledge and skills that will help them to gain a lifetime enjoyment of music, no matter what their profession.
  • The teacher will adhere to the principles of the benefits of a positive and interactive learning process.
  • The teacher will maintain an atmosphere that is professional and conducive to learning, without distractions.
  • Integrity—charging fees based on affordable ratesTruthful to the student and oneself.
  • The teacher will keep commitments, being respectful of the student’s time, and adhere to studio policies; the teacher will maintain a smooth running and organized studio.
  • The teacher will establish, maintain, and communicate studio policies in a timely fashion, acknowledging that firm studio policies protect both the studio, the teacher and the student, and ensure that lessons and schedules run smoothly and consistently.
  • The teacher acknowledges that adhering to ethical business practices helps to build a solid reputation in the community.
  • The teacher will encourage students to participate in performance events such as recitals, auditions and festivals and help them prepare for these events to the best of her ability.
  • The teacher encourages students to participate in such events, acknowledging that this can be a very affirming part of music lessons. Thirty years of teaching solidifies this teacher’s firm belief that participation in such events increases attention to detail and productive practice, teaches the setting and attaining of goals, helps students gain poise, helps them learn how to prepare for presentation, and gives students a chance to shine and receive praise from others.
  • The teacher will abide by federal, state, local and condominium regulations regarding maintaining the private studio
  • The teacher will continue to develop relationships with colleagues through active participation in professional organizations such as MTNA and NFMC. She will assist and help support fellow teachers and work to build harmonious relations with them.
  • The teacher will not in any way offer to teach a person already studying with another teacher except by termination of the student’s participation in that teacher’s studio.
  • The teacher will continue to work to establish community relations with public school music teachers and area community collegesKeep accurate records
  • Commit to continuing study and research
  • Our programs are very user-friendly, and most are narrated, include testing and record keeping, and will bookmark your place in the program from week to week.
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