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The Working Flutist/Tips and War Stories  |  Mimi Butler's Teaching Tips! PURCHASE 2 OR 3 BOOKS BY LABOR DAY AND RECEIVE THE DOWNLOADABLE PAMPHLET FREE!! I often use the following phrases in order to discuss the topic gently:   • I know you do not want to throw money away. • I know you want the best for your child or yourself. • Can you imagine taking a math test without a pencil? • It’s very frustrating to try to produce a decent sound on an instrument that won’t respond. • Your child’s progress will be stifled by a poor quality instrument.   Strategies to convince the parents to upgrade the instrument:   • Schedule a conference in person or by telephone         -Gently discuss the quality         -Demonstrate the lack of response or difficulty with their current instrument         -Demonstrate a better quality product • Suggest a repair shop or technician who can give them advice • Organize an instrument workshop QUOTED FROM OUR NEW PAMPHLET, "Helping Parents & Students Select the Right Instrument".    Private Music Studio Guides by Mimi Butler, 401 Beechwood Ave., Haddonfield, NJ Flutists! Download the Working Musician's Checklist here!