March winds bring April Showers! March winds were a little rough the latter part of March but April is going to be a great time at Studio Helper! Our team continues to improve Studio Helper. The recent upgrade in March included a new framework and bigger servers. This will increase the loading times for the studios, which is great news! There are a few new features...
Read MoreI am a huge believer in the power of community. How do you foster a sense of community in your studio? For me it is about providing opportunities for students to learn with each other and from each other. For parents to meet each other and have conversations that go beyond "hi, how are you". And for the whole studio to feel like we are...
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I hate to admit this, but the truth is that sometimes I fall into a slump when it comes to running my studio.
Dealing with the same administrative tasks, working with the same students, and running into the same issues from week to week can leave me a little drained from time to time, no matter how much I absolutely love what I do (and I really do!).
I have a network of colleagues and friends who run their own businesses as well, so I know that I’m not the only one who struggles with burnout occasionally. When I feel it coming on, I know exactly how to nip it in the bud before it takes over.
“The best way to get started is to stop talking and start doing.” – Walt Disney
Recently I attended the 2013 Music Teachers National Association annual conference, held at Disneyland Resort. Among the many highlights of the conference were master classes, concerts, young artist competitions, invigorating sessions, exhibitor showcases, and connecting with colleagues from around the nation. There was so much packed into the five-day conference that my head was spinning by day two! However, my big “take-away” was from a session given by Karen Thickstun, a nationally certified teacher of music from Indiana.
Karen presented a session on Lessons Learned from Disney. We can learn so much from Walt Disney’s entrepreneurial skills. He was an innovator in animation and theme park design. He stretched the boundaries of possibility during his lifetime. In addition to being an innovator, he paid impeccable attention to quality. He wanted only the best. For instance, when hiring musicians for the orchestra, he hired the absolute best, never skimping on quality.
Hello, this is Cathy, the Senior Support Specialist for Studio Helper. I wanted to take a moment and send a thank you for your patience, understanding and help this week since the upgrade. I know it has been difficult this week and we couldn't have completed the fixed we did without your help! Please know that once everything is in place you will love Studio...
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