Six-Word Lessons for Exceptional Music Lessons: 100 Lessons to Enhance the Parent, Teacher and Student Relationship

By Sally L. Palmer

100 short, information-packed nuggets to make your parent, teacher and student relationship the best it can be!

As an independent music teacher, one of the trickiest relationships to navigate is the one between the teacher, the parents and the student. This easy-to-read book is full of valuable, practical advice to help teachers cultivate lasting and healthy relationships with parents, which ultimately benefits the student. The 100 short lessons each stem from years of questions from parents, group teacher discussions, and situations that almost always arise in the field of private music lessons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sally L. Palmer
• Release date: Jul 3, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370285792

Sally L. Palmer

Sally Palmer owns and operates Sally L. Palmer Music Studio in Bellevue, Washington. She has 40 years of experience as a piano and vocal teacher and coach, and is an accomplished accompanist. Her degree in Psychology makes her unique in that with her expertise in music teaching she also has insights on what makes her students “tick.” She says, “My teaching/coaching style is a balance of high expectations and life’s reality. I expect commitment, energy, enthusiasm and hard work. I coach my students to be focused on strengthening their individual skills.”

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This is the book I wish I could put into the hands of every parent of every music student in my studio! - Sam Ecoff, former president, Wisconsin State Federation of Music Clubs, private music teacher, composer

Reading this book was like sitting down and having a conversation with Sally, my colleague and friend. - Hallee Viniotis, president, Washington State Federation of Music Clubs, private teacher, accompanist

I am the parent of a former student who excelled with Sally as a teacher. I found her writing style easy to read and implement. I believe she’s the best in her industry! - Kim Moger, parent of former student

Sally Palmer has written a must-read primer for anyone considering music lessons…Read. This Book! - and learn from someone who knows the field inside and out. - Nancy Bos, international voice teacher, National Association of Teachers of Singing board member, and author of Singing 101: Vocal Basics and Fundamental Singing Skills for All Styles and Abilities

A ‘must read’ for every parent who intends on giving their child music lessons of any kind. A great read for all independent music teachers, whether beginning their career or the well-seasoned teacher who needs a boost. Concise, polite but firm and informative for parents. It will now be part of my Parent Package as required reading prior to taking on any new student! - Carol Champney, former president, Washington State Federation of Music Clubs, private music teacher

SIX-WORD LESSONS FOR

EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC LESSONS

100 Lessons to Enhance the Parent, Teacher and Student Relationship

Sally L. Palmer

Published by Pacelli Publishing

Bellevue, Washington

Six-Word Lessons for Exceptional Music Lessons

Published by Pacelli Publishing at Smashwords

Copyright © 2017 by Sally L. Palmer

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