30/09/2026
Piano is such a big part of my life that I sometimes forget it isn't at the centre of everyone else's.
Children are so busy these days: sport after school, clubs, homework, friends. When a student tells me they're stopping piano, it's often because something else has taken its place, and it's no bad thing for children not to try to do everything.
Other times it's a house move, going off to university, or a change in family circumstances. None of those are about the lessons.
It's still hard not to take it personally, because we care so much about what we do and we spend so much time one to one with our students. But next time a student stops, look at the reasons they gave you before you look for reasons in your teaching.
I talk about this, and how to handle a student leaving calmly and professionally, in this week's podcast episode (link in the first comment).
What's the most unexpected reason a student has given you for stopping lessons? Mine was an adult student whose husband surprised her with a puppy for Christmas š¶
Playing: Petite Musette by Victoria Proudler
