From Chaos to Clarity: Organizing Your Piano Studio for Success - Free and Open To Public

Are you searching for that elusive piece of music, a sharpened pencil, or a student’s contact information right before a lesson begins? An organized piano studio—both physically and digitally—can significantly reduce stress, improve the flow of teaching, and create a calmer, more focused learning environment for students and teachers alike.
In this session, we will explore practical and sustainable systems for organizing your piano studio, managing administrative tasks, and strengthening communication with families. We will also look at how intentional structure in both physical and digital spaces supports consistency in teaching, student accountability, and parent engagement.
A key focus will be on creating clear, effective communication systems with parents—from the first inquiry to ongoing lessons—so that expectations are transparent and relationships remain strong.
Laura Harding, originally from Montevideo, Minnesota, has had a lifelong passion for music. She started piano lessons at age 9 and played trumpet through college. She holds an M.A. in Music Education with a focus on Piano Pedagogy from the University of St. Thomas and a B.A. from Luther College. Laura has served multiple terms on the Minnesota Music Teachers Association board and is currently the MMTAF Treasurer. A Nationally Certified and Royal Conservatory Certified Teacher, she recently moved to Alexandria with her family after 25 years in the Twin Cities. She runs an independent piano studio and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, Morris.