Hey Teacher Friend,
I’m minutes away from leaving for the NCKP and looking forward to meeting some of you in person! Before I head out, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss what’s new around here:
Jazz for the Non-Jazz Teacher
I sat down with Quentin Walston to talk about how classical teachers can make improvisation feel less intimidating. We covered simple ways to get started, why it doesn’t have to be complicated, and how just a few minutes of improv can transform your lessons.
Quentin’s book, How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation, is written for real teachers who want to normalize improvisation and make jazz approachable for students of any age.
Get Quentin’s book here: https://thisisjazz.com/product/how-to-teach-jazz-improvisation
Use coupon code TEACHJAZZ for $5 off.
Also available on Amazon, MusicNotes (ebook), and Piano Marvel (interactive app with songs only).
Policy Workbook + July Scrappy Session Replay
Thanks to everyone who joined me for the July Scrappy Session! Your questions and ideas made it such a great interactive discussion and power hour. If you missed it, you can still grab the replay and the Policy Workbook.
Inside the workbook, you’ll find prompts to help you clarify your studio’s policies, examples of clear and kind wording for sticky situations, and space to map out your annual calendar alongside your flex weeks and holidays. It’s designed to help you write policies that reflect your values and keep things simple for families.
Templates are included with a policy template and waivers too!
Grab the Replay and the Workbook Here!
August Scrappy Session: SOPs Made Simple
Friday, August 15th at 11:30am Eastern
If you’ve been meaning to put systems in place but keep putting it off, join me for this live working session. We’re tackling Standard Operating Procedures so your studio can finally run smoother with less brainpower.
Scrappy Session Details
That’s it from me for now. If you’re headed to NCKP too, come say hello. Otherwise, I’ll see you back here soon!
