As the year progresses, I'm starting to catch up with technology. Here are some new features of your lessons:
You can now login to the website with your username and password to view your calendar with all your upcoming events, students can log practice times, parents can view and pay their bill. Yes, you can pay for your lessons online now, through Paypal.
I just got a webcam! We can now record your lessons for you to watch at home. While I'm having some issues getting videos up on Youtube, if you bring a USB flashdrive and sign a permission slip, you can bring your lesson video home with you. This webcam also allows me to record additional songs for my students - very handy!
If you cannot make your lesson, we now have the option of having our lessons via Skype! While it's not ideal, it beats missing a lesson!
As a new member of the Mount Rainier Chapter of the Washington State Music Teacher's Association (affiliated with Music Teacher's National Association), I have all sorts of opportunities I can make available to my students!
More recitals: as a studio, we have one studio-wide recital every year. The chapter holds 4 more recitals that my students can participate in.
Music Olympics: This is the chapter's first year hosting this exciting event, and I'm on the planning committee! We'll have a morning of fun, games, and get a chance to evaluate our progress. I'm really excited about this event!
Adjudications: Beginning next year, my students will have the opportunity to participate in adjudications and get some feedback from a master teacher. This year, we're holding a master class to get used to the idea of adjudications.
Practice-A-Thon: This will be an exciting week-long practicing competition. Prizes will be awarded to biggest practicers, most money earned, as well as random drawings.
Senior Scholarships: My high school seniors now have the opportunity of applying for a college scholarship through the chapter.
I'm very excited for all the new opportunities we have as this year progresses. Happy Playing!
