“Yeah, but it wouldn’t work because…” “Yeah, but I don’t think…” “Yeah, but you shouldn’t…” Sound familiar? Maybe a student uttered these phrases during a lesson. Maybe...
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Building a 20/20 Vision for Your Music Studio in 2020
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about building visions for 2020 as the new year approaches. What do I want to see in my studio? In my coaching business? In my personal life? My home life? So many things to consider. You too...
Read moreHow to Stop Hoarding Online Resources in Your Music Studio Business
Moment of truth here, my friends! I want you to take a look at your email… your desktop… your external hard drive that’s collecting dust 💨 on the bookshelf. And I want you to answer a question: How many unused online...
Read moreWhy You NEED to Build Your Non-Music Business Network
There are tons of non-music business networking opportunities for you at local, national, and world levels. Some of these groups have been around for almost a century while others are brand-new, but they all seem to have the similar focuses...
Read moreNavigating Business Shifts in Your Music Studio [Vlog]
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Shifts in studio business structure, policies, new systems.. they all come with challenges. There are all sorts of pitfalls that can happen when we restructure: miscommunications, misunderstandings, and miscalculations. It’s so...
Read moreWhat’s So Scary About Tracking Numbers in Your Music Business?
Tracking numbers, whether it’s income, expenses, marketing conversions, or enrollment… can sometimes feel a little scary. Why? Because they’re: … kind of a hassle. … not really “fun” to do. … and...
Read moreFull Voice Podcast Episode 99: Branding Your Music Business
Loved recording this episode with Nikki Loney from Full Voice Music… always a pleasure to chat about the business of teaching. Here’s a snippet of our chat… More About This Episode: Returning to the podcast is...
Read moreFinding Your Music Business Awesometicity [Vlog]
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What makes your studio shine? What makes you LIGHT UP as a teacher? What makes your students LOVE working with you? Those things that make you shine and light up… that’s what I like to call “awesometicity.” It’s a...
Read more3 Social Media Practice Tips for Music Businesses
Spending too much (or too little) time on your studio’s social media? Not sure what you’re doing is working? I’ve got you, friend! In this video I’m sharing 3 Practice Tips for Social Media that will help you find...
Read moreDear Brave Independent Music Teacher…
Dear Brave Ones, I see you building your studio. I see you creating your courses. I see you doing the things. And sometimes I see you dealing with the naysayers. The “why are you doing that”s and the...
Read moreThree Tips to Stop The Blame Game [Vlog]
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When boundaries are crossed, we’re often quick to react in a defensive way by pointing fingers. It’s easy (and, let’s face it… natural) to jump blaming someone else for not living up to our expectations. “He obviously didn’t read the policies.”...
Read moreYou’ll Never Make a Living Doing That [Vlog]
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“You’ll never be able to make a living as a _________.” In today’s vlog, I’m sharing part of my journey… and how a colleague of mine told me that I would “never make ends meet” pursuing my career...
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