Lessons With Shana

Why I Stopped Writing Emails from Scratch

Let’s be real — between rehearsals, performance prep, field trips, and grading, writing polished emails to parents is the last thing I want to do after a long day.

But I also know how important clear communication is. Whether it’s a concert invitation or a festival update, parents need to know what’s happening — and I want them to feel confident and involved in our program.

So I stopped starting from scratch… and created a set of editable parent letters I can reuse year after year.

The 8 Letters That Cover My Whole Music Year

Here’s what I use:
    •    🎵 Welcome Letter – Sets the tone for the year
    •    🎄 Holiday Concert Invitation – With dress code, location, and arrival time
    •    🎉 New Year Update – A quick touchpoint after the break
    •    🚌 Festival Info Letter – Covers permission, transportation, and expectations
    •    🌷 Spring Concert Invitation – A clean, professional reminder for families
    •    ✨ Post-Concert Thank You – Shows gratitude and builds community
    •    🗓 Field Trip Reminder – Because we’ve all sent one at 10pm the night before
    •    🎓 End-of-Year Letter – Celebrates growth and wraps up the year with heart

All of these are written in a friendly, professional tone — and they’re short enough for email or school platforms like SchoolMessenger.

Designed for Busy Music Teachers (Like You and Me)

These letters save me time, reduce my mental load, and make me feel more organized during busy seasons like concerts and festivals. Best of all? I can personalize them in seconds and reuse them every year.

Grab Your Copy!

If you’re a music teacher who wants to simplify your communication workflow, this is for you!
🎶 👉 Get your Year of Parents Letters here!