Makeup lessons are one of the most debated topics in piano teaching. In this episode of The Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast, I share how I approach teaching policies and studio management and why clear boundaries around makeup lessons and flex weeks have helped me protect both my time and my students’ progress.

I tie in a personal Pilates story that shows how accountability systems keep both students and teachers on track. I also walk through popular approaches teachers use for makeup lessons like group classes, swaps, virtual lessons, and asynchronous teaching. Finally, I explain how I now build makeup weeks along with flex weeks into my studio calendar for students and use flex weeks for myself to create margin and sustainability.

If you have ever felt drained by makeup lessons or wondered how to set clear studio policies that work, this episode will help you sort through your options and find what fits your studio.

Listen to Ep 48 The Raise You Didn't Know You Needed (all about flex weeks) https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/the-raise-you-didnt-know-you-needed-ep-48/id1749130212?i=1000709880746

Keywords: piano teaching, makeup lessons, Pilates, teaching policies, studio management, teacher accountability, flex weeks, student engagement, music education, teaching strategies