In This Issue:

Get Those Musical Ladder Tests Scheduled!
A reminder to schedule and complete Musical Ladder tests with your students—meaningful, encouraging milestones that celebrate progress and keep students motivated. 🎶

Introductory Lessons:
Intro lessons focus on both teaching the student and learning about them, helping ensure the best long-term placement and success.

Q & A:
Q: What should I do if I missed a Musical Ladder test and it should have happened a while ago?
A: Schedule it for the next lesson and complete it right away.

👇 See inside for more details

In This Issue:
📅 Lessons are ON this Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

💬 Reminder: How to Communicate with the Office
✉️ Please Respond to Office Communications
Your prompt replies help us stay organized and keep everyone informed.

📄 W-2 Forms in Teacher Boxes

❓ Q&A Corner
Q: Where should we update contact information if it changes?
A: Please email the office and update your account on ADP.

👇 Read more inside for full details

In This Issue:

Lesson Books, Sheet Music & Materials
All lesson books, sheet music, and teaching materials are provided by the studio, with a few clear exceptions outlined inside.

Sight-Reading Practice
Each lesson room is equipped with sight-reading music to encourage consistent practice and help assess student progress.

Q & A
Q:Can we download sheet music from free resources?
A: Yes.

👇 See details inside

Welcome Back—Let’s Begin 2026 Together

Lessons are ON starting today (Saturday, January 3, 2026)!
We’re kicking off the year with a Teacher Forum and a Music Playdate in the Park—a joyful start to a new season of teaching, learning, and connection. We hope you enjoyed a restful holiday and feel refreshed and ready to teach.

In This Issue:

• Resolutions & Commitments
  Aligning our goals with what matters most in our teaching

• Talking to Parents About Their Children
  One essential word to consistently communicate—rooted in our studio philosophy

Teacher Q&A

What if a parent asks, “How did my child do in their lesson?”
A respectful, intentional response that supports both the student and the parent.
👇 Discover the approach inside

In This Issue:

🎄 Holiday Schedule
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season.

• Studio off week: 12/22/25 – 1/2/26

• Lessons resume: Saturday, 1/3/26

• Forum: 1/3 & 1/4

Recital Preparation – Thank You!

Recitals in Spring 2026

Q&A Spotlight
What are the differences between the various studio recital types?
👇 See more inside

Seasons Greetings & Happy Holidays!

Inside This Week:

• Recital Preparation 🎹 – Thank You, Teachers!

• Fun Photos 📸 – Moments from Recent Recitals

• Holiday Vacation & Off-Days ❄️

• Q&A: Musical Ladder Tests 🎼

• …and More! 👇

See inside for details, tips, and joyful highlights!

🎶 In This Issue:

• Schedule Your Students’ Musical Ladder Tests
• Recitals: Student Repertoire Submission Reminder
• Recitals: Teachers Performing
• Holiday Vacation & Off-Days

Q&A: Do students have to perform Christmas or holiday songs at the Winter Recital?
A: No. Students may perform any pieces. Holiday songs are encouraged, but not required.

👇 See more details inside

Inside This Issue:

Recitals

• Student Repertoire — Please Submit

• Teachers Performing

Holiday Schedule

• Holiday Vacation & Off-Days

Q&A Corner

Q: What should I do if my login/password does not work on the lesson room computers?
A: Let us know!

👇 See more details below

Here’s what’s inside this issue:

• Thankful for Each of You—Your Light Makes Our Studio Shine

• Thanksgiving Week Off-Days

• A Few Procedural Reminders
  (Food & drinks, instruments, guests, instruments changes, studio guidelines)

• Pay Attention to Student Birthdays & Holidays

• Q&A: Will someone be at the recitals to help my young beginner student? Yes!
  
  See Inside 👇

In This Issue:

• Providing Recital Repertoire

• Thanksgiving Week Off-Days

• Be Confident to Ask Questions, Seek Help, and Request Gear!

• Music Lessons Start with Relationships

• Q: Do we have an employee discount?
  A: Yes!

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Inside This Issue:

• Concert Performance Team (CPT) — Updates and announcements

• Being Thorough in Lesson Books — Tips for planning and tracking progress

• Lessons Are ON for Veterans Day (Tue, 11/11/25) — Reminder: We are open!

• Thanksgiving Week Off-Days — Schedule and reminders

• Providing Recital Repertoire — Guidance for selecting pieces

• What a Wonderful Forum Last Night! — Highlights and takeaways

• Q & A: Does the Studio Have a Facebook Page? Instagram? — Yes! More inside 👇

Teachers and Staff: Happy Monday!

(We had a very busy weekend so our Remix is a little late... But it's here!)

🎶 Inside This Saturday’s Remix Issue:
📚Saturday Remix Archive - New teachers are encouraged to read all Saturday Remixes from the beginning to learn about our school, operations, and teaching philosophies and strategies.

🍁 Fall Off-Days (Tuesday–Sunday)
🎹 Providing Recital Repertoire
🧽 Expo Eraser vs Cleaner
🧺 Keeping Rooms Tidy and Organized
Q & A: What if my student wants to experiment with another instrument? Can I have them bring it from home to their lesson? ✅ Yes!

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🎶 Musical Ladder Levels – Set Up the Tests Right Away
Get students and parents excited from day one by scheduling their Musical Ladder tests early.

📝 General Notes & Reminders
A few friendly reminders about recitals, awards, and our upcoming fall off-days—don’t miss the details!

🎄 Looking for Christmas or Holiday Music?
Check our resource books, Google folder, or email me for tailored suggestions!

👇 See more inside!

🌟 Here’s What’s Inside

• Upcoming Recitals: Repertoire tips and more

• Reminder: Give tote bags to new students at their first lesson

• Q&A: Where to find the recital calendar

Discover more here! 👇

Musical Ladder System Refresher

The Musical Ladder System is a way for teachers to engage with your students, encourage and motivate your students, have some fun and share more joy in lessons, celebrate achievements and milestones, and help with student retention.

👇 Check inside for full details. ^{> > >}

🎉 Congratulations to all who participated in the “Songs of America” recital at Chamber Music OC. Sincere thanks to Miss Suzanne for her coordination, and to Miss Grace, Miss Josephine, and Mr. Denny for their valuable support.

🎶 Upcoming Recitals: Fall (🎃🍂Halloween & Harvest),
❄️🎄 Winter (Christmas & Holidays)

🎧Headphones, Adapters, & Classroom Management

⏰ If a student arrives late for their lesson, should I add extra time at the end?

👇 Find out more inside! > > >

For fun (and learning), see if you can identify the “good” photos from the “bad” photos!

🎵 Like notes in a song, keep things in place, ✨ So every lesson shines with grace! ✨

🧐Spot the best, see what’s new—there’s more good stuff inside for you! > > >

Teachers and Staff: Happy Saturday!

Thank you for the dedication, care, and passion you bring to your teaching every day… 💐

>Teacher Boxes in the Lesson Rooms …
>Information about Our Recitals …
>When students or parents ask many questions about school policies and procedures? …
> Read On for More 👇 > > >

All students should be learning and preparing “Songs of America” themed music! »»

All students should be learning and preparing a Halloween song (or Fall / Harvest themed music)! »»

All students should be learning and preparing a Christmas song (or Holidays / Winter themed music)! »»

Information about Our Recitals »»

Discover more details inside! 👇

Teacher Resources

There are a variety of resources for teachers in the shared Google drive named Teacher Resources. (details inside👉)

Q: Do we use assignment books? Or, how do we track students’ assignments? (see how it works)
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