Music Teacher Myths

[Philyra]

1. Sure, I can make you sing like Mariah Carey in only 4 weeks.  I can even guarantee that you'll win the talent show/pageant/American Idol.

2. No, you don't have to practice.  The 30 minutes you get in class every week is plenty.

3. I don't have anything else at all to do, so of course I can give you a lesson next Thursday at 7pm.  Feel free to reschedule at the last minute.

4. It is my sole purpose in life to teach your little princess how to sing.

5. No, 18 months is not too young to learn to sing. 

6. I'm only leaving my family at night and driving 45 minutes one way to give you a lesson, but there's no need to call ahead of time if you can't make it.  It's perfectly acceptable for you to just not show up.

7. Yes, your child is the STAR. 

8. No, you don't have to purchase any materials: music, CDs, books, etc.  I will provide all of those things from my own pocket.

9. Sure, I'll watch Suzie while you run to the store.  This next student's lesson isn't important.

10. I love teaching for free!