Ever feel like you’re “busy” all the time, yet don’t have much to show for it? Oh friend, I feel you. There have been so many days (weeks, months) when I’ve felt like I was chasing after to-do list items, but not...
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Who LOVES learning new things? Exploring new books…Trying out new skills… Experimenting with new ideas… As teachers we help our students learn new things every single week, but in the hustle and bustle of being a music...
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Setting effective business practices and boundaries can feel mentally and emotionally draining. And it’s easy to get stuck in an unhealthy cycle of self-doubt when we have to make courageous business shifts. If you’ve struggled to...
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(A semi-dramatization of real events.) IN THE BEGINNING: I’m so excited to start teaching private lessons! This is gonna be the best job ever. I’ll get to do something that I’m passionate about… and it’s fun! That...
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“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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 moreLoved 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...
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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...
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