Studio Policy Workshop

A 2 hour WA Music Teachers Association workshop presented by Marina Knoote, Jocelyn Kotchie and Anastasia Buettner-Moore on 19th January 2022.

Studio teachers have different ideas on how to operate their own studios.  However, all of us would like to have a studio working like a well-oiled machine: payments received on time, respectful relationship between parents, teacher, and students, and no unpleasant surprises when it comes to exams, auditions or competitions.

The Studio Policy Workshop will provide ideas and examples of strong well-working policies, as well as ways to implement them, and answer any questions relating to studio policies.

This workshop is presented by:

• Marina Knoote, WAMTA President and former lawyer who believes that strong studio policy is the foundation of a happy and respectful relationship between all parties;
• Jocelyn Kotchie, past WAMTA President and well-known music educator with a strong studio policy which she has implemented successfully over the years;
• Anastasia Buettner-Moore, past WAMTA Vice-President and owner of a busy music studio employing other teachers.

Testimonials

The course gave me great examples towards reforming my own T&Cs in a way that now suits my personality and studio workings much better. I had some big decisions to make and enforce; it is reducing stress already, and effecting better respect. - Catt Reid