🎧 Parent Onboarding Emails: The Secret to Studio Success

Hey, lovely teachers! In this quick tip episode, Nicola Cantan shares a game-changing strategy she uses in her studio: parent onboarding emails. Learn how a simple, automated email sequence can help new families feel supported, understand practice expectations, and build better habits—without overwhelming them. Whether you're tech-savvy or just getting started, this tip could transform your teaching workflow.

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🎧 App Spotlight: How a Simple Spinner Can Supercharge Your Lessons

Hey beautiful teachers! In today’s Vivid Practice, Nicola shines a light on a simple but powerful app: Decide Now 🎡—a fun, beautiful spinner tool that’s perfect for adding variety and engagement to music lessons.

From randomizing scale drills to choosing performance orders, this flexible app brings excitement to repetition and structure to group classes. Plus, it’s super quick to set up and looks great too!

If you’re looking for fresh, low-effort ways to boost student motivation, this episode’s for you.

🎧 Quick Tip: Beaky Rhythms – A Game-Changer for Rhythm Practice

Hey there, lovely teachers! In this Pivot Practice quick tip, Nicola shares one of her absolute favorite rhythm tools: Beaky Rhythms 🐥—a fun, simple step that can seriously transform how your students internalize rhythm.

Discover how this playful approach (using second fingers and repeated notes) bridges the gap between clapping and playing—and why it might be the missing link for your rhythm-struggling students. Plus, get ideas for rhythm-first routines that show students what really matters.

Perfect for piano teachers looking to level up rhythm work—without overcomplicating it!