Music teachers are often trained in teaching techniques and have a mastery of their instrument and its repertoire. But they are less often trained in running a business, which is an essential part of being an independent music teacher. Noreen Wenjen is a strong example of a teacher who has embraced the entrepreneurial aspect of running a music studio, which means taking a serious look at your studio's finances, value and reputation. Making sure you are being compensated for the skills you bring as a teacher and the impact you make in your students' lives is a continuing process. Noreen is here today to share what she's learned about this process through her own years of building a studio.

Noreen Wenjen is a nationally recognized piano teacher and author of  ...