The Victoria Clark Show
For Music Teachers
This is the podcast for music teachers who are tired of chasing payments, saying yes when they mean no, and feeling like their teaching life is running them rather than the other way around.
Each episode digs into the real challenges of the teaching life and how to make things work better for you.
Episode 16: You’re Allowed To Stop Teaching A Student
Ending lessons with a student who isn't getting anywhere can feel like failing them. It isn't. Here's how I know when it's time, and how I end lessons kindly.
Episode 15: Not Every Enquiry Is Your Next Student
Saying yes to every enquiry feels safe, until your week is full of students who were never the right fit. Here are the red flags I look for now, and what I do instead.
Episode 14: It’s Not A Side Hustle. It’s My Job.
Nobody told me piano teaching wasn't a real job. They didn't need to. Here's where that belief comes from, what it costs every music teacher, and why making a living from teaching is possible.
Episode 13: When A Student Quits, It’s Rarely About You. Here’s What To Do
Losing students is a normal part of running a studio. Here's how to handle it calmly, fairly and professionally.