"Taking Care of Business" One of the many facets of teaching is the business side. Your role as a "professional"
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Overview

One of the many facets of the teaching professional is the business side. To be treated as a professional, we must think and act professionally. The "person" we present to our students has a major impact and plays a role in determining the student's success. In addition to content, image and process are important.

References

Mimi Butler. A Complete Guide to Running a Private Music Studio. 401 Beechwood Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

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