Branding… it’s something we don’t talk about a lot in the world of music education. Why? I’m not 100% sure, but I’m doing my best to break down that barrier. At its worst, “brand” feels like a...
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Tone matters… and misinterpreting tone when we communicate primarily via email / text can be so easy to do. “What did she mean by that extra question mark??” “WHY IS THIS IN ALL CAPS.” “short. unclear...
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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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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 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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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...
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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...
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Overwhelmed with your to-do list? Here’s a simple way to organize your priorities by measuring impact and effort. (This is a great way to get unstuck!) How it works: Make your to-do list — this can include everything! It...
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Ever had a student who wasn’t a good fit for your studio? (It’s okay to say yes.) It is SO easy to fall into the “I need to accept every student” mindset. And sometimes it happens without us even realizing...
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