It's all your business: developing professional studio documents. (Professional Resources).

It's all your business: developing professional studio documents. (Professional Resources). What is the independent music studio? Educational facility? Artsorganization? Private business? Many would recognize their studios to beall three. Others might fear that treating a private studio as abusiness would take away from the artistic and nurturing nature of theirwork. As an increasing number of people work from the home--accountants,lawyers, writers--it is much more common for a private music studio tobe seen as a small business. One of the best ways to present one'sstudio as a business, or at least in a businesslike busi¡¤ness¡¤like?adj.1. Showing or having characteristics advantageous to or of use in business; methodical and systematic.2. Purposeful; earnest.3. fashion, is todevelop written materials for the studio. Such materials save time an denergy, contribute to organization, enhance studio and teacherrecognition and present the independent studio in a more professionallight.Studio Name and LogoRegardless of studio size, it is a good idea to give your studio aname before developing any written materials. A name should be chosencarefully, as you can use it on all studio documents. It also is helpfulto have a studio logo designed to include on all materials. In this dayof computers and technology it is easy for most teachers to designstudio materials or to ask a friend for help. If you don't have acomputer, a graphic arts graphic arts:see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. specialist can assist you with designing andproducing your studio logo and ensuring that all your studio materialshave a similar font fontor typeface or type familyAssortment or set of type (alphanumeric characters used for printing), all of one coherent style. Before the advent of computers, fonts were expressed in cast metal that was used as a template for printing. , color, format and so forth.Studio BrochuresThe studio brochure is a promotional tool to help highlight you andyour studio. What is special about your approach to music? What isspecial about you? What do you want your students and their parents toknow about you? A brochure can be as simple as an 8 1/2" by11" piece of paper folded in thirds (see diagram at right). Someitems to consider when highlighting your studio are:* Private Music Lessons* Music Theory* Technique* Music History* Performance Classes* Recitals* Music Computer Lab* Listening Work Station* Ensemble Playing* Sight Reading* Ear Training* Group Lessons* Jazz Improvisation This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details.This article has been tagged since September 2007.There are many different ways to go about describing Jazz improvisation. * Composition* Music LibraryA brief biography also may be included, listing your educationalbackground, number of years teaching, professional affiliations andpositions, and any awards or honors you or your students have received.One panel can contain a brief summary of your teaching philosophy.Pictures of you and your students can add interest.Once completed, this brochure may be Mailed to present and futurestudents and left at libraries and schools. It will say a great dealabout you as a teacher and can be updated annually.Business CardA business card needs to include all your important contactinformation: your name, studio name, address, phone number and emailaddress See Internet address. . You may want to include a short phrase about your studio orwhat you do, but it is best to keep it simple. Business cards need to bevisually appealing, without excessive information. Before I startedusing business cards, I didn't know just how handy they can be inprofessional settings and with prospective students.Stationery The term for boilerplate in the Eudora mail client, starting with Version 3.0. Stationery files are stored on disk and brought into new messages or added to replies. See boilerplate. Like a studio brochure and business card, stationery can bedesigned and stored on your computer. You can then use the design as atemplate, rather than needing to purchase expensive personalized per¡¤son¡¤al¡¤ize?tr.v. per¡¤son¡¤al¡¤ized, per¡¤son¡¤al¡¤iz¡¤ing, per¡¤son¡¤al¡¤iz¡¤es1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner.2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. stationery. The stationery will give your studio a more professionalappearance and can be used for all correspondence with students, parentsand colleagues.Studio CalendarEach year, a studio calendar can be devised, li sting when lessonsbegin, holidays or nonlesson days throughout the year, and dates forperformance classes, theory classes, festivals, competitions andrecitals. Mailing each student such a calendar at the beginning of theyear saves a great deal of time, since upcoming dates do not needadditional mailings or phone calls. Families also appreciate being ableto plan in advance for music commitments.Registration FormBefore you accept a student into your studio, it is helpful to havean adult complete a registration form. This will provide you withimportant information that will be needed in the future and will enableyou to maintain accurate student records. Possible items to include onyour registration form are:* Student's name* Birth date, if student is younger than 18* Address* Parents' or guardians' names* Daytime and evening phone numbers* Any personal circumstances of which the instructor should beaware (learning disability, health concerns)* Length of lesson preferred (with c ost of each listed)* Amount needed for book and fee deposit* A list of available lesson times* Day and time student prefers lessons--first, second and thirdchoices taken from list of available times* A place to check if student wishes to be on a lesson swap list* A place to sign giving consent for student's photo to beused for publicity purposes* A brief statement about make-up policy* A place to sign and date stating that the parent or guardian hasread and agrees to all the terms in the registration formOther FormsIf you believe studio records are hard to keep or studentinformation is difficult to finch finch,common name for members of the Fringillidae, the largest family of birds (including over half the known species), found in most parts of the world except Australia. you can devise a form based on yourneeds. Some additional forms that might suit your studio are:* Scholarship form* Lending library lend¡¤ing libraryn.A library from which books may be borrowed or rented fo r a minimal fee. Also called circulating library.Noun 1. record* Lesson inquiry/phone call form* Practice agreement* Practice record* Scale/technique chart* Student repertoire list* Music inventoryPolicy SheetProbably the most important document for any well-run studio is thepolicy sheet. Your studio policy statement lists every item that isimportant to your effectiveness as a teacher. You should present yourpolicies in a professional looking document, not in a "chatty chat¡¤ty?adj. chat¡¤ti¡¤er, chat¡¤ti¡¤est1. Inclined to chat; friendly and talkative.2. Full of or in the style of light informal talk: a chatty letter. "letter. The studio policy not only benefits you, but it is also of valueto parents and students, who appreciate the clarity of a formaldocument. There is nothing too big or too small to include. Somepossibilities are:* Tuition (amount and method of payment: monthly, semester se¡¤mes¡¤ter?n.One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year.[Ge rman, from Latin (cursus) s and soforth)* Book and fee deposit (amount and purpose: books, festival fees,recital Recital - dBASE-like language and DBMS from Recital Corporation. Versions include Vax VMS. fees, late payment fees, accompanist fees and so forth)* Make-up policy (what is and is not covered not coveredHealth care adjective Referring to a procedure, test or other health service to which a policy holder or insurance beneficiary is not entitled under the terms of the policy or payment system–eg, Medicare. Cf Covered. )* Swap-list information (explanation of how a swap-list functions)* Information about recitals and performances* Practice expectations* Group lessons* Theory classes* Computer lab* Parental involvement* Parking expectations* Correct time for calls to studio* Promptness in drop-off and pick-up* Short nails* Clean hands freedom from guilt, esp. from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe taking.See also: Hand * Purchase of metronome metronome(mĕ`trənōm'), in music, originally pyramid-shaped clockwork mechanism to indicate the exact tempo in which a work is to be performed. It has a double pendulum whose pace can be altered by sliding the upper weight up or down. * Well-maintained instrumentAnything that has presented a problem in the past can be addressedin the policy statement. If the sound of gum chewing chewingor masticationUp-and-down and side-to-side movements of the lower jaw, using the teeth to grind food for easier swallowing. During chewing, the tongue shapes food into a lump and saliva lubricates it for swallowing. in the lesson istorture, a sentence, "No gum chewing is allowed duringlessons," can be included. If collecting payments has become aproblem, include a statement such as, "A late-payment fee of $15will be deducted de¡¤duct?v. de¡¤duct¡¤ed, de¡¤duct¡¤ing, de¡¤ductsv.tr.1. To take away (a quantity) from another; subtract.2. To derive by deduction; deduce.v.intr. from t he book and fee deposit for all tuition notreceived by the tenth of the month." If students are abusing yourgood will by wanting make-up lessons for any and all reasons, include afirmly worded and clear statement, "Make-up lessons will not begiven for lessons missed by the student." If you are notcomfortable with a "no make-ups" policy, find the firmestpolicy you are comfortable with, state it in your policy and then stickwith it.We all have heard the phrase, "No one can take advantage ofyou without your consent." The policy document is where you dearlystate policies that help parents understand your expectations, whileallowing you to deal with any frustrations that may have troubled you inthe past. The final result of a professional studio policy is more timefor music making and less time for problems.Be sure to have a place at the bottom for an adult to sign statinghis or her agreement to all of the terms in your policy statement beforelessons are even started. If the adul t does not agree with yourpolicies, it is probably better for the student to study elsewhere.A new policy document can be mailed to all students and signed byan adult each year. A sample statement at the bottom of the page mightbe:I have read the XYZ XYZ?interj. InformalUsed to indicate to someone that the zipper of his or her pants is open.[ex(amine) y(our) z(ipper).] Studio Policy for 2002-2003 in its entirety,and I understand and agree to its conditions.(Signature of Parent, Guardian or Adult Student)(Date)Written studio materials help a studio to run efficiently. Teacher,parents and students all benefit from improved organization and clarityof expectations. Studio documents help present our profession in a newlight, a light that is chosen not by an outdated image of the musicstudio, but rather by today's independent music professional.Sample Brochure (Fold under) (Back) (Cover--Fold over back flap)Use this page and the three Put return address panels on the inside for: sideways and in the Studio Name corner, to use Biographical Information for mailing Studio Logo Student Achievements Your Name Studio Highlights Picture Teaching Philosophy Studio Address Pictures of you and your Phone students E-mail Address--Beth Gigante Klingenstein, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of MathematicsNCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of MusicNCTM North Carolina Transportation MuseumNCTM National Capital Trolley MuseumNCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage Valley City, North Dakota Valley City is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Barnes CountyG R6. The population was 6,826 at the 2000 census. Valley City was founded in 1874. Bethhas been an independent music teacher for twenty-eight years and is onthe faculty of Valley City State University (VCSU VCSU Valley City State University (Valley City, ND, USA)) in North Dakota North Dakota,state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). ,where she also is the director of the VCSU Community School of the Arts School of the Arts is the name of several schools (usually high schools) that are devoted to the fine arts, including: Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Brooklyn, New York Charleston County School of the Arts, Charleston, South Carolina .