Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Faculty Handbook is a masterpiece of diversity, equity and inclusion without ever using those words in the entire 455 page text.

The portraits within reflect the population I serve.

The language was thoroughly edited thusly.

All of this is reflected in the growth of my company:

My contracts, insurance options, and trainings support my teachers who hail from all of the everywheres.

If you saw a group picture of the people I serve and the folks I choose to work with, you would know without hesitation that you are welcome.

This is not new for me; please see the panel of teachers as well as the audience members I picked for the Teacher Town Hall at PBS nearly 14 years ago. Diversity is the engine that drives innovation, and the solutions that were generated after the show demonstrated a strong knowledge of how we are connected even with our differing backgrounds.

Yes, we have a DEI policy on paper. Of course we do--excellence doesn't happen by accident. And excellence cannot truly be achieved in an organization unless the organization represents the people it serves.

So, of course we have a written DEI policy. Here’s the thing: We also live it. Much like the online course where I wrote down how I train my own teachers (The Faculty Handbook is my actual faculty handbook), so too did we write the policy that mirrored how I and the disabled and the neurospicy and the world citizens move about the earth.

And that's why The Piano Instructor Consulting will remain a global leader long after my bones are dust.

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We help professional musicians and first year music teachers become effective educators. We provide seminars, one-on-one consultations, professional development workshops, and keynote speaking.

The Faculty Handbook is my actual handbook that I developed over the years while running my own studio. It is available at Teachers Pay Teachers so that you have the option of multiple buyers.

Our signature service, The Audit, allows you to see your studio with fresh eyes and helps you set quantifiable short-term and long-term goals, including teacher retention, student enrollment, and overall morale.

For more information, email us at ThePianoInstructorConsulting@gmail.com or call us directly at +1.313.687.4433.