126 - Nicola Cantan on Building and Launching Practice App
A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode126.
Oct 11, 2023•37 min
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
The podcast about all things business for music teachers and studio owners. Learn how to brand, market, and grow your music studio. Hear stories of creative music teachers who are taking on other cool entrepreneurial projects. Get answers to your self-employment questions from experts. Hosted by entrepreneur, business coach, and piano teacher, Andrea Miller.
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Mini Interview 002: Scarlette Kerr on Professionalizing a Private Piano Studio [REBROADCAST]
Today’s mini interview is with Scarlette Kerr, a teacher who went from having a very part-time studio while in grad school to building a strong student roster within seven months, even with COVID happening. We talk about being a musician AND business owner, time management, and self-promotion. Scarlette also happens to be the winner of the startup grant we awarded back in May 2020. Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at musicstudiostartup.com/mini002rebroadcast2023...
Oct 04, 2023•21 min
125 - Jenny B. Peters on Building and Selling an Online Music Business
Today I’m talking to Jenny B Peters, a recently retired school music teacher who has had a very full - and sometimes challenging - career. Jenny talks about how budget cuts in her district prompted her to get really creative with her teaching curriculum and eventually led her to develop a series of ukulele books, videos, and online courses. We get to hear how Jenny and her sister built that business, how they weathered some storms while learning a lot, and how they eventually sold it. A full tra...
Sep 27, 2023•42 min
124 - Christopher Madden on Intrapreneurship and Launching a new Master’s Degree Program
We commonly think of entrepreneurs as people who start businesses, but over the years I’ve really come to appreciate people who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to the work they do in existing organizations — sometimes these people are called “intrapreneurs.” Today I’m talking to one such person - Chris Madden - who spearheaded the introduction of a new masters degree program at his university. You’ll hear about how proposing a new master’s program is a lot like pitching a new business, from the ...
Sep 20, 2023•34 min
000 - What’s Coming: Mastermind + Grant Competition
Hey and welcome back! While you’ve hopefully been enjoying some much deserved rest and relaxation this summer, we’ve been busy behind the scenes here at Music Studio Startup and have some amazing things in store for you this fall! Today I’d like to highlight three of those things: upcoming podcast episodes, the new MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind, and the MSS Grant Competition. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2023fallannouncement ....
Sep 13, 2023•3 min
123 - 2023 Q2 Recap with Amy Elmore
We're getting ready for a new season of Music Studio Startup beginning in a couple of weeks. As we bid farewell to summer, I've got another quarterly check-in to share with you. In case you didn't catch our other quarterly check-ins from earlier in the year, you can listen to them here: Winter Q1: MSS Episode 112 – Amy Elmore on 3 Mindset Questions to Ask Before Setting Your New Year’s Resolutions Spring Q2: New Harmony 001B – Goal Setting Tips for Music Teachers: Part B A full transcript and re...
Aug 30, 2023•33 min
Snapshot 023 - Judy Naillon
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Judy Naillon. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com...
Aug 23, 2023•11 min
Snapshot 022 - Armando Salas
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Armando Salas A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com...
Aug 16, 2023•17 min
Snapshot 021 - Carissa Pitkin Cox
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Carissa Pitkin Cox. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStart...
Aug 09, 2023•20 min
Snapshot 020 - Holly Hornyan
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Holly Hornyan. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.co...
Aug 02, 2023•9 min
Snapshot 019 - Tara Boykin
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Tara Boykin. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/...
Jul 26, 2023•13 min
Snapshot 018 - Susanna Klein
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Susanna Klein. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.co...
Jul 19, 2023•22 min
Snapshot 017 - Angie Marianthi
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Boise Music Lessons founder, Angie Marianthi. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be...
Jul 12, 2023•24 min
Snapshot 016 - Lynn Zwinck
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Lynn Zwinck. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/...
Jul 05, 2023•11 min
Snapshot 015 - Crystal Boyack
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Crystal Boyack. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.c...
Jun 28, 2023•11 min
Snapshot 014 - Joseph Rocha
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Joseph Rocha. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com...
Jun 21, 2023•18 min
Snapshot 013 - Anna Fagan
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Anna Fagan. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/s...
Jun 14, 2023•10 min
Snapshot 012 - Janna Williamson
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Janna Williamson. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup...
Jun 07, 2023•16 min
Snapshot 011 - Tony Parlapiano
Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I’m talking to Tony Parlapiano A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.c...
May 31, 2023•17 min
000 - 2023 Summer Happenings
We have wrapped up another school year and another season of our long-format teacher interviews. But don't worry, we have NO intentions of abandoning your playlists this summer. Listen in to hear about a returning series AND a brand new series coming your way! A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2023summerannouncement .
May 17, 2023•3 min
122 - Jeremy Eikenberry on Taking Parental Leave
My conversation today is the second in a set of two interviews from first-time parents talking about how they planned for parental leave. In both last week’s episode with Renee Shaw Nutwell and today’s episode with Jeremy Eikenberry, we talk about the goals these teachers had for their students and studios during their leave, how they attempted to plan for something that they didn't have full control over, how their plans played out in real life, how they transitioned back into teaching, and wha...
May 10, 2023•28 min
121 - Renee Shaw Nutwell on Taking Parental Leave
Today's interview is on a topic I've never covered on the podcast before and it's not one that gets a lot of attention, but it’s a real thing that a lot of teachers have to navigate and it can be kind of complicated. I’m talking about taking an extended leave from a studio. Our discussion centers around taking parental leave after the birth of a child, but the insights and takeaways translate to taking extended leave from a studio for any reason: vacation, sabbatical, health reasons, whatever. M...
May 03, 2023•35 min
120 - Rob Lee on Accelerating Growth of a Drum Studio with Paid Lead Generation
This interview is really fun, because it’s sort of a listener response to some previous interviews I did with teachers who used lead generation websites, like Thumbtack.com, to build their studios. Today I’m interviewing a drummer who dove into teaching during the pandemic when gigs stopped. Rob had such great success building his studio that, even with gigs returning, he’s kept the studio open. You’ll hear about the original episode that inspired Rob, how it led him to action, what his experien...
Apr 26, 2023•41 min
119 - Kayia Baker on Stewardship as a Non-Profit Music School Director
Today I have the privilege of interviewing Kayia Baker, the director of a non-profit music school from my own city - St. Louis! In this interview we talk about how the program launched to 45 students in one location to now serving over 250 students in three different neighborhoods, we talk about what it takes to fund a program that provides free lessons to students while also paying teachers, and we talk about how the program is being modified to make an even greater impact and serve more studen...
Apr 19, 2023•40 min
093 - Andrea Miller on Business Insights from Tax Returns [REBROADCAST]
This time of year I get a lot of financial questions from teachers. We’ve just gotten through the holiday spending spree, new year’s might have inspired some financial goal-setting, and then there’s the looming tax deadline in April, so there’s a lot to think about. Sometimes the questions I get are really specific to an individual, but lately a bunch of clients and listeners have said “hey, you talk about reviewing financials on a regular basis as a way of getting more familiar with my financia...
Apr 12, 2023•10 min
118 - Erin Parkes on Managing a Non-Profit Music Studio
Today we’re talking about all things non-profit management. My guest, Erin Parkes, founder of the Lotus Centre shares so many insights from her experiences working with a board of directors, crafting effective messaging for different stakeholders, managing a budget, and even dealing with burnout. All while keeping the mission of her organization front and center. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode118.
Apr 06, 2023•49 min
117 - Debra Mattera on Starting In-School Group Lesson Programs
Many teachers are intrigued by the idea of introducing group lessons into their studios, but may feel like the hurdles to getting started are too high. Today I'm talking to an Ohio-based teacher, Debra Mattera, who started her group lesson program by partnering with other organizations - first a music store and later local elementary schools. We talk about getting the word out to students, pricing, and maintaining strong relationships with important collaborators. This program happens to be cent...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min
000 - 2023 MTNA Conference Announcement + Invitation
Will you be in Reno, NV for the MTNA conference next week? Find out how we can meet! Not attending? No worries. We’ve got a great episode coming your way about starting group lesson programs in local schools. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2023mtnaconferenceannouncement .
Mar 22, 2023•2 min
116 - Noah Tretter on Opportunities (and Pitfalls!) of Working with Charter Schools
Today I’m talking to Noah Tretter, a guitar teacher who branched out from his private studio in Oregon to start a virtual multi-teacher studio during COVID. One of the unique things about this studio, is the way its founder has tapped into charter school programs as a way of building the student base and making it possible for families to use educational funds provided by their state to pay for music lessons. If this sounds intriguing, listen on. A full transcript and resources from this episode...
Mar 15, 2023•42 min
115 - Celeste Watson on Communicating Through Transitions and Thriving as a Solo Teacher
Today I’m talking to Celeste Watson, the owner of a thriving private piano studio in North Carolina. We cover a lot of studio nuts and bolts in this conversation: things like studio policies, parent communication, handling tuition increases, setting expectations for new students, and much more. But before we get into any of that, we talk about the journey it took for this teacher to get to the place where she could even consider full-time teaching. This journey included facing a playing-related ...
Mar 08, 2023•54 min
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