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English is a tricky language, because many of the rules have exceptions. Certain spellings simply don't follow the rules. However, knowing the rules will help you most of the time.   While it helps to know the exceptions, don’t try to learn them all at once. If you absorb them gradually, they won't seem so frustrating. Your best bet is simply to memorize the spellings that don't conform to the rules. " This well-known rule pertains to words such as die, friend, yield, patient, convenience, piece and receive (where "ei" follows "c.") Unfortunately, there are many words that disobey this rule, such as weight, height, sleigh and reins. When the rules fail, you're left with memorization.    If the i/e combination is followed immediately by a "gh" (as in weight or height), the "e" precedes the "i." It's another exception you simply have to memorize. A few other words to memorize (that don't follow the "i before e" rule) include “either,” "neither," “leisure,” “protein,” “their,” and “weird.” Remember the rhyme, “When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking.” When two vowels are next to each other, often you  pronounce only the first vowel. This makes it easier to place two vowels in the right order. (Of course, you have to remember that two vowels are called for in this case.)   For example, you hear the “o” sound in the word “coat,” so you know the “o” comes first. You hear the “e” sound in “mean,” so you put the “e” first. Once again there are exceptions to this rule that you will need to memorize, such as “you,” “great,” and “phoenix.” The letter “c” can be pronounced hard, as in “cat,” or soft, as in “cell.” Usually if the letter following the "c" is "a," "o," "u" or a consonant, the "c" is hard. Examples include cat, cot, cut, cute and clue. If the following letter is "e," "i" or "y," the "c" is usually soft. Examples include celery, citation and cycle. English words sometimes have a letter that is silent, typically a consonant next to another consonant at the beginning of a word. Here are common letter combinations where one letter is silent:   Gn, pn, and kn: These letter combinations all have an “n” sound. The other letter is silent. Examples are "gnaw," "pneumonia" and "knock." Rh and wr: Both of these combinations have an “r” sound. For example, rhyme and "write. Ps and sc: These combinations both make an “s” sound, as in psychic and science. Wh: Sometimes "wh" sounds like "h," as in "whole." "Gh" is often silent, especially if it comes after “i.” This happens in words like "right" and weight." Sometimes “gh” makes an “f” sound, as in “cough” or "tough."

summary: Recognize that some spelling rules have exceptions. Remember the general rule that "i" precedes "e" much of the time except when they follow the letter "c. Pay attention to other double vowels. Learn the “c” sound patterns. Look for consonant letter combinations where one letter is silent.


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If you plan on making music instruction your full-time occupation, a thorough business plan is absolutely essential. If you are more of a hobbyist in your teaching, you will still need to prepare, but it may require less time and effort depending on the size of your studio. Lessons for beginners are typically 30 minutes long and will increase to an hour as the student becomes older or acquires more skill. If you have no teaching experience but are skilled at the piano, it is appropriate to charge $15-20 per 30 minutes or $30-40 per hour.  Keep in mind that the rate you charge is dependent on many factors, including your educational pedigree, playing and teaching experience, references from your students, and the city you live in. As you gain experience, it is recommended that you increase your rates a little each year. Piano teachers with significant experience and skill can charge up to $60 per 30 minutes or $120 per hour.  Charge a flat, monthly fee for lessons instead of a rate per session. This is to discourage skipping lessons, and it increases desire to make up missed lessons. While many teachers hold lessons in their own home, you may also travel to a student’s home if they have a quality piano that has been tuned recently. You can also rent a space at a music store or community center. Be sure to use a space that will allow you to keep as much of your earnings as you need while being clean, welcoming, and conducive to learning. Factor the time and cost of travel into your fees if applicable. Some great titles for beginners include Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book series, Bastien Piano Basics Primer Level, and the Hal Leonard Piano Method Book series. While you may sell your copies of the books to students, it is better to have them purchase their own personal copies so that they can mark up their sheet music with notes and tips from lessons. It is also time-consuming to be constantly replacing books that you’ve given to students. Use a well-developed method, such as the Suzuki method, if you prefer its teachings or if you are having trouble finding a place to start. Some methodologies require official certification before they may be taught for commercial purposes, so research the certification costs and requirements before using that method in your pedagogy. Make a comprehensive list of policies for your studio including information about payment schedules and amounts, weather and holiday cancellations, lesson make-ups, notice of termination of lessons, and attendance and practice expectations. Share this with the parents of your students at their first lesson, and ensure that both the student and their parents understand all of your policies. Place an ad in your local paper, on CraigsList, and inside the building where you’ll be teaching if you’re holding lessons outside of the home. Ask to place fliers on the bulletin board in your local community buildings such as a recreation center, church, or library. Tell everyone you know that you’re teaching piano, and offer a referral discount for current students. Only advertise the ages and genres you’re qualified to teach.  Reach out to local school music teachers. Introduce yourself, and offer free workshops and accompaniment for concerts and musicals. Be sure to stress that you want to help their program, rather than insisting that they send their students to you for piano lessons.  Advertise on websites specifically designed to help people find music teachers in their area (like https://takelessons.com/), but be aware that you may have to pay a fee to promote your services.
summary: Make a business plan according to your time allotments. Set your rate. Find a place to teach. Purchase books at the level of piano you will be teaching. Write out your studio policies. Advertise your services online, in print, and in person.