Check out what participants are saying about Excellence in Piano Teaching.
"I always tell my children to surround themselves by those who bring out the very best in them and inspire them to be and do better. Being surrounded by greatness for 6 weeks has been an incredible gift and blessing. I am taking so much away from this course and will continue to in the days and months ahead. Thank you for your passion for teaching music, as well as the time and vision for this course that you have brought together and have shared with so many teachers. It has been such a gift to be able to share this time with you."
--Susanne, piano teacher in Alberta, Canada
"“Excellence” indeed! You are the first "presenter" I have ever experienced who was so willing to share so much of her talents, experiences, ups and downs, all for the purpose of helping all of the participants. Thank you for all your help. And thank you for your generosity in providing a scholarship for me... a real life-changer!"
--Cynthia, piano teacher in Texas
"Excellence in Piano Teaching is one of the most worthwhile educational pursuits available to a piano teacher today. Participation in this challenging, comprehensive and highly concentrated course of study changed my thoughts about teaching, and has already begun to change the teaching itself.
The material was presented in a well-paced, logical sequence, the questions thought-provoking, the visual layout attractive, and the user interface seamless. Add to that the personalized attention to each participant’s comments in the discussion prompts and the weekly videoconferences and it made for a profound professional experience.
Joy, thank you for your masterful delivery at every level of this complex academic discipline, for your guidance on how to get from concept to practical application. Your knowledge, experience, generosity, polish and grace have made the past six weeks unforgettable."
--Karin Swanson, piano teacher in California
"Joy, I want to personally thank you for the wonderful course that you prepared and facilitated. It was definitely worth every penny! Honestly, I feel like it is the best thing I have ever done for myself as a piano teacher and small business owner. Some of the assignments really stretched me, but I am a better teacher for it. I have more confidence and am already utilizing many of the ideas in my lessons. I look forward to using your materials as a resource for years to come. Thank you so much for your gift of mentoring other teachers!" --Laurie Sorman, piano teacher in Chicago
"I would highly recommend Joy Morin’s Piano Teacher Institute. I took the online course in the spring of 2015 and found an improvement in my instruction within the first two weeks. Joy’s written materials on each of the six topics were well researched and edited. She includes a plethora of resources and she generously shares the documents, templates, ideas, etc. she has prepared to facilitate the operation of her studio. The assignments are appropriate and will make you think about the quality of your instruction. Joy will give you timely comments to your work and offer constructive criticism to help you improve. The weekly Google+ chat sessions were an informative time to share ideas with other instructors. Overall, the course was affirming and continues to make me think about ways I can improve as an instructor. I would also recommend signing up for updates to Joy’s blog; it is a place that will help you stay excited about your instruction which will carry over to your students." --Donna O'Connor, piano teacher in Connecticut
"This course was excellent! For several months, I had been looking for some kind of training for piano teachers. There are many university level, longer term programs available, but I needed something I could do from home. This course was exactly what I needed. I am a new teacher, and this course really helped steer my efforts toward the most important things that I should be focusing on--including the business side of teaching and the actual teaching. Ms. Morin was prompt about both responding to my questions and leaving feedback for my assignments. I also appreciated being able to interact with the other members of the class. Their ideas and experience were wonderful! I feel I am more organized and have clearer direction as a teacher because of this course."
--Michelle Marchant, piano teacher in Utah
Dear Joy, Observing the way you take such pride in your role as an educator has made a huge impact on me. You have truly helped me to look at what I do in a dramatically different way. You have helped me to treat my job more like a career. The changes I have made in my business approach have been exciting, but I'm even more enthusiastic about the way I FEEL about the piano. Watching you love music has helped me rekindle my love of the piano! I'm playing again and actually enjoying it! Thank you for being a great mentor and for being a new friend! --Susan Honey, teacher in North Carolina
I HIGHLY (*****) recommend Piano Teacher Institute by Joy Morin. This class was fantastic for me! My formal education came many years ago and I have taught many students over the years. But with a relocation of my studio to another state, I felt it was a great time to update my piano pedagogy skills and to enroll in the course. Ms. Morin did an EXCELLENT job with the design of the course as well as conducting the one hour weekly chat sessions with the other enrolled students. She included a variety of topics that are beneficial for not only a teacher just beginning to teach piano but also for an experienced teacher wanting to get some new ideas and updated information. The weekly assignments took me several hours to complete, but when I enrolled in the course it was with the attitude I was committed to get the most out of the course as I could. I am glad I could invest the time and complete the assignments because Ms. Morin’s feedback on homework was always prompt and very helpful. She is a very professional instructor but at the same time is very personal and insightful in helping each student in their piano teaching journey. The materials from the course will be an excellent resource for future usage. If you are looking for a great piano teacher class, I would encourage you to enroll in Piano Teacher Institute. --Phyllis Bowers, piano teacher in Alabama
"This course was an excellent opportunity to analyze my teaching and business skills. Even with experience under my belt, I was able to learn so much about how to successfully run my business. The focus on technique and actual teaching is very useful for both new teachers and the most seasoned veteran. I highly recommend this course." --piano teacher in Ohio
"Thanks so much for making this course happen. I was so excited about it and you showed me so much. I have saved all your documents and have them printed in my piano teacher binder. Believe me when I say I have gotten so much accomplished since the class: updated studio policy, registered new name, business license, permit (which I originally didn't think I needed), record keeping system, etc. I thank you again for providing me with tools and pointers needed to have an effective piano studio!"
--piano teacher in North Carolina
"This course was very professional. It had everything I needed from organization, to interesting topics, and a very caring instructor. All the topics were relevant for me and helped me to be aware of different aspects through my teaching. The assignments were interesting, and I learned a lot of information. Joy's feedback had always a helpful input. Joy was very helpful throughout this course; she always learned to personal questions and always tried to help. She gave wonderful advice that helped. Joy is a very caring person who has a lot of knowledge and it was a pleasure to have her as an instructor. I really enjoyed this course and had a lot of fun. Thanks Joy for this great experience! I warmly recommend to every piano teacher to take this course because it could be extremely beneficial for both a beginner or an experienced teacher. --Miri Frenkel-Yacubovich, Maryland
"Joy Morin's PTI course is one I would highly recommend for any piano teacher. This course exceeded my expectations and in my opinion, was worth every penny. I've been teaching piano lessons full-time for a year and this course has provided me with so much knowledge and resources. The first week's course, Business Sense, was extremely helpful in ensuring I had all of the proper bookkeeping, licensing, and insurance requirements pertaining to South Carolina. I also appreciated our weekly Google Hangout chats, in which the class was able to connect and exchange ideas, issues and concerns where it pertained to our personal piano studios. Thank you, Joy Morin, for all of the resources and knowledge you have provided! It was well worth the investment." -Tonia Stoney, piano teacher in South Carolina
