The (5 min) video, above, introduces our fourth point of gratitude for the week.
Today, we're giving thanks for the unique opportunities we have to serve others as musicians and teachers.
Having specialized skills can feel like one of those simultaneous "blessing and curse" situations, right?
I know I've spent MANY seasons of life wishing people weren't always clamoring for my musical assistance.
And yet - 2024 has opened several doors for me to use my musical training to help others in need... all in circumstances where I was oh-so-glad to be able to do something.
Today, we celebrate the unique ways our skillset allows us to show up for others. ๐ฅ
Giveaway UPDATE:
Congratulations to Monica Monachino for winning a FREE Monk Manual 90-day Journal!
I loved reading about all the joy-bringers in your studio lives. It's important to treasure them while we have them!
As we head into a new year and many of us go on the hunt for "the perfect planner", I'll cast my vote for Monk Manual!
Use code BEYONDMEASURE at Monk Manual checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Monk Manual does give me a small percentage of any sales made with that code... but I would share their products with you regardless because I am thoroughly in love.
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Reminder: If you are still interested in exploring the Studio Foundations Course, you can save 25% with code studioteacherthanksgiving. Offer expires at midnight - eastern time - on Friday (11.22).
Working 1-1 with motivated teachers has become one of my very favorite things.
I work with consult clients on a wide variety of topics, but the most frequent requests include:
Studio Policy Revisions
Repertoire Matchmaking
Crafting Tricky Studio Communications
Pedagogical Studies
Understanding Student Behavior
Processing Conflict
Event Brainstorming and Planning
After booking an appointment, clients fill out a detailed survey describing their needs. Consultation appointments include 60 minutes of recorded video chat, along with follow-up notes.
Today, one lucky responder will win a complimentary 60-minute Teacher Consultation to discuss any matter of their choosing.
To enter: Simply reply to today's message and tell me about a time you felt grateful to be a musician. Submit your reply by 10:00pm (eastern time) to be considered for the giveaway.
...that's all for today, Teacher Friends! I'll see you again tomorrow for Day FIVE of Studio Teacher Thanksgiving!
Additional offerings from Christina and Beyond Measure Podcast:
Other favorite pieces of the program include Lynda Lybeck-Robinson's piece, Aurora Borealis, Chrissy Ricker's Moonsong, and Catherine Rollin's Big Sky.
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Do you know about the Beyond Measure Community on Patreon? This group fuels me on all the levels. Their financial support allows me to create the podcast. Their collective wisdom feeds my inspiration. Their authenticity keeps me optimistic about the world around me. If you'd like to meet more good-hearted Teacher Friends (and score a ton of great bonuses), give the Community a try! โ
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Speaking of the Community: This summer, I launched a three-part series of Repertoire Matchmaking called, What Should I Teach Next? It's part of the
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