Whether you teach piano out of your home, in the home of your students, or in a commercial setting, there are some things which make your piano studio environment professional. You will have far less control over the environment if you teach in your student’s homes, but you can still set appropriate expectations with parents before taking on a home-taught student. Ideally the studio environment will include:
- A clean, organized space, free from distractions (such as vacuuming, TV, talking, etc)
- Appropriate lighting
- Adequate acoustics
- A safe place for parking and getting into the studio/house
- Aesthetically pleasing decorations and furniture arrangement, which will help students feel comfortable but not overwhelmed or distracted (ideas discussed in a future post)
- Access to bathroom facilities
- A place where parents can wait, if needed. Or a place where students can wait while the student before finishes his lesson.
- A well-tuned piano
- Appropriate supplies and teaching materials (discussed in more detail in an upcoming post)
These are the basics. The more of these things that you incorporate into your teaching space, the more professional your studio environment will be. Be on the lookout for future posts about studio decorations and teaching materials and supplies to include in your studio!
Happy teaching!
