Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

I’m on summer break so this week I’m rebroadcasting a previously-aired episode of Music Studio Startup.

Show notes from when this episode originally aired can be found at https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode025/

I’m on summer break so this week I’m rebroadcasting a previously-aired episode of Music Studio Startup.

Show notes from when this episode originally aired can be found at https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode016/

I’m on summer break so this week I’m rebroadcasting a previously-aired episode of Music Studio Startup.

Show notes from when this episode originally aired can be found at https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode013/

I’m on summer break so this week I’m rebroadcasting a previously-aired episode of Music Studio Startup.

Show notes from when this episode originally aired can be found at https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode006/

You’ll recognize today’s guest from an episode a few weeks ago about the MusiCARES Volunteer Music Teachers Facebook group. Today Judy Naillon returns to talk about how she began offering recreational group ukulele classes to boost her studio income during the summer and expand her network for private lessons.

Anyone who struggles with the summer slump or just wants to try something new will be sure to enjoy what Judy has to share.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit musicstudiostartup.com/episode048

I invited today’s guest to be on the podcast because her studio has a deep sense of focus and alignment that has made her really effective as a teacher and independent studio owner. Every aspect of how she runs her studio points to her core values. It’s a studio that exudes care, connection, and creativity. It didn’t start out that way, though. Today Natalie takes us through the journey she’s been on that has made her studio what it is today.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit musicstudiostartup.com/episode047

You can register for the Vision & Values course mentioned in this episode at musicstudiostartup.com/vision

Earlier this spring I talked about how crises can breed creativity, and today’s episode is an example of that. Today’s interview highlights one teacher’s response to the hardships she was seeing as a result of COVID.

Hear how Judy’s desire to help a friend who was sick, potentially with coronavirus, led her to start a group for teachers to support each other through times of medical and mental health need.

For links and a full transcript, visit musicstudiostartup.com/episode046

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Today I’m talking to Kathy Rabago, a piano teacher and music school owner, about how she pivoted the in-person camps her teachers had planned into online camps in response to COVID. And in the process, she created passive income generators for her teachers.

Kathy shares great insights for anyone thinking about running online camps and also about what it means to be a business owner.

The winners of the $500 studio grant competition have been announced! Check out musicstudiostartup.com/grant2020

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors, Fons and GEM Studios, for their support of that competition.

The summer Business Building program starts this week and enrollment closes on Friday, June 19. Enroll at musicstudiostartup.com/summer2020

For a full transcript of this episode, visit musicstudiostartup.com/episode045

Today I’m interviewing Tara Hall, a teacher whose studio has actually GROWN during the coronavirus lockdowns. Tara enrolled 30 new students (and counting!) in six weeks. And the best part? She didn’t spend a dime doing it.

Tara’s story will be encouraging for any teacher whose enrollment has taken a hit in the transition to online lessons and she shares a simple strategy you can implement today that brought in 10-15 new students.

A full transcript and list of resources for this episode can be found at musicstudiostartup.com/Episode044

A quick reminder that enrollment for the summer Business Building program is open, but it won’t be for long. The program officially starts next Monday, June 15. Enroll today at musicstudiostartup.com/summer2020

Today I’m talking to a young teacher who’s only been in business for a year and a half, but that hasn’t kept her from having a long-term perspective for the way she positions and builds her business. She talks about the interesting niche she identified for her vocal coaching studio and she offers some great encouragement for teachers who may feel like their studios have taken a step backward in the current health and economic crisis.

Thanks to everyone who submitted an application for the studio launch grant! That deadline has now passed, but enrollment for the summer business building program is still open. More about that at the end of the episode.

For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit musicstudiostartup.com/episode043

Business Building 101 musicstudiostartup.com/summer2020