Piano student quitters - taking it personally?
The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
06/16/25
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It’s never easy when a student leaves your studio—but it doesn’t always have to feel like failure. In this honest and reflective episode, we explore eight common reasons students quit (or graduate!) and how to reframe those moments. From ghosting to growth, disagreements to disillusionment, this episode is your companion for those tough days when you're questioning what went wrong. Let’s turn student departures into learning moments—and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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