tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760956770584610340.post207806052645559368..comments2024-03-28T02:25:38.212-04:00Comments on SavingmoneyinNewHavenCounty: Thoughts on being kind, hour workers and recital recuperationMs. Sandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030345385607363319noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760956770584610340.post-19252566715566271922015-06-19T22:16:57.553-04:002015-06-19T22:16:57.553-04:00TrayceeBee, it's always good to be rereminded ...TrayceeBee, it's always good to be rereminded (is that a word? lol) of how much I love what I do. Ms. Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030345385607363319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760956770584610340.post-39828044616868779442015-06-19T22:15:24.595-04:002015-06-19T22:15:24.595-04:00it's great when you find a teacher who connect...it's great when you find a teacher who connects with our kids and goes that extra step or mile. I always ask potentials to come meet me (or another educator) at no charge to see if we click. We don't always, and that's ok. I'm also month to month, no commitments, no high pressure. I have seen a trend (when meeting with potential new members to to the teaching staff) that some of them are just in it to make a buck. Educators as I'm sure you are one of have to have a passion for teaching. I'm very happy that you found a great brass teacher for your children .Ms. Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030345385607363319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760956770584610340.post-4747021626771981062015-06-19T19:38:04.415-04:002015-06-19T19:38:04.415-04:00Sandie - I have both my kids (low brass players) w...Sandie - I have both my kids (low brass players) with a private teacher. He teaches at a small school but does great things with them. We tried a well known music school once but they were so high sales pressure it turned me off completely. Going to the music store for lessons by our teacher is much less stressful for the kidsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760956770584610340.post-55618596711470589822015-06-18T13:47:29.414-04:002015-06-18T13:47:29.414-04:00Sandie, I love how you were able to turn the bad s...Sandie, I love how you were able to turn the bad situation you were in for those two weeks into gratification for your own true job/calling.<br />As a parent of two musicians, I have to tell you that at least Papa and I can tell (now) when a teacher is "in it" for the right reasons. It shines through, trust me. I am sure that is why your business is so successful!<br />Guppy 2's garage band teacher is like you - he has a business where he is a teacher and navigates a group of other teachers within his business. His enthusiasm and sheer love of kids and music is what keeps our respect and business.<br />Guppy 1's vocal coach is that way as well. He will teach you how to sing whatever you want. Bottom line is he wants his students to succeed in whatever genre they desire.<br />Of course we learned this the hard way - keeping both girls at one studio for far too long where the teacher couldn't deliver what he promised and cared more about the bottom line: money and his image. Important lesson learned.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962759988828423369noreply@blogger.com