This 2 part podcast will help you clear the clutter and truly be able to plan your studio management. I'm excited for you to learn some real studio management tips that will give you back your time and allow you more time for essential studio marketing. Enjoy! Have you left a review?! Please don't forget to review this podcast on iTunes, your reviews mean so much to me! Your reviews also help other teachers find the podcast and know that it's one that can benefit their business as well. Click th...
Jan 25, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Have you ever considered expanding your studio by hiring other teachers? Brooke Schrager from Lessons by Brooke and Co has created a thriving music studio based in Chicago. With 15 teachers in her studio she has learned a few things that all of us can learn from! Brooke's Facebook Page Brooke's Website Brooke's Instagram Have you left a review?! Please don't forget to review this podcast on iTunes, your reviews mean so much to me! Your reviews also help other teachers find the podcast and know t...
Jan 18, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This last few months have been crazy! Between being sick and pregnant and getting Covid I haven't had as much time as I'd like to focus on the Teach Music Online podcast! I hope that you've been able to get caught up with all past episodes and that they've been inspiring for your teaching business! I'm feeling good now and SO excited to get back into weekly podcast episodes! Woo hoo! To start off 2021 I wanted share 5 easy studio tips that will help you feel prepared and ready for another year o...
Jan 11, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Laurie McDonald has so much love and enthusiasm for her piano studio, it's contagious! In this discussion, you'll hear about how she uses a yearly thematic approach to keep her students happy and engaged. Listening to her will re-energize you to teach with love and purpose. Come and join my free masterclass: "How to Double Your Studio Income Without Wasting Money On Ads". Learn exactly how to market yourself as an online teacher with engaging online lessons! Sign Up here...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Esther Bing! To learn more about Move Muse Piano - CLICK HERE For Esther's FB Page - CLICK HERE Teach Music Online RESOURCES: I'd love to invite you to join my newest masterclass - "How to Double Your Studio Income Without Wasting Money on Ads" . Sign up for free...
Nov 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Anamarie is such a fantastic example of putting your heart and soul into being a truly impactful teacher. I absolutely loved interviewing her and we feel so lucky that she's a part of the Teach Music Online Membership and community! Have more questions for Anamarie? Reach out to her at wheresanamarie@gmail.com I’d love to invite you to join the Teach Music Online Membership. Inside the Membership you’ll get access to all past coaching sessions so that you can quickly get help with your online st...
Oct 19, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Last April I was fortunate enough to be interview by Tim Topham for Top Music Cast! I absolutely loved having the opportunity to talk about my online teaching journey right when the pandemic was at its height. Tim is a wonderful host and a good friend of mine. Enjoy this interview! Resources: Check out Tim's Podcast HERE Learn more about the Teach Music Online Course and Membership mentioned in this episode HERE> https://www.teachmusic.online/join-membership...
Oct 12, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The number one challenge for online music teachers (and likely all studio owners) is finding new quality students! While it often takes time and reference power to fill a studio with students there are lots of ways to utilize the power of the internet for marketing your studio! In this episode you'll hear my 5 tips for studio growth that you can start applying TODAY. Enjoy this episode! Join the TMO Membership! In the membership you'll receive more in depth marketing tutorials, monthly coaching ...
Oct 05, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Thanks for listening! I'm so happy that Sara joined me for this episode. She has so much to give teachers and a TON of valuable and actionable advice. I hope that you check out the rest that she has to offer. Sara's Links Click here to check out Savvy Music Studio on Facebook Click here to visit Sara's website More resources I’d love to invite you to join the Teach Music Online Membership. Inside the Membership you’ll get access to all past coaching sessions so that you can quickly get help with...
Sep 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Teaching lessons online during this pandemic has proven to be an incredible opportunity and blessing to teachers and students around the world. Teachers are now recognizing the game changing benefits of being an online music teacher. The future of education is online and learning the skills to provide online music lessons will only give you the advantage moving forward. In this episode I share 23 reasons why teaching online music lessons gives you a huge advantage over in-person studios. Enjoy! ...
Sep 21, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you’re looking for a way to incentivize students, track practice, create a library of repertoire, and engage your students online, then look no further! Tonara is like gold for teaching music online. With Tonara’s incredible app and desktop platform you’ll be able to do all of these things and more! I hear again and again how much studio teacher’s absolutely love incorporating this app with their students, so I’ll continue recommending it. In today’s episode I interview Cara Katzew, the VP of...
Sep 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Get inspired with this audio version of a recent live coaching session. I thought that it would be helpful for you to listen in on the audio from this call because so many of these questions would be helpful for you as well! In this call we discuss the following topics: Tips for starting out as a teacher How to raise your rates for friends and family that you're teaching How to choose what to charge for online lessons When to raise rates and how to use the tuition calculator How to add videos to...
Sep 07, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Each month I spotlight one of our incredible members of the Teach Music Online Membership. Since day 1, Dr. Richard Bosworth has been an avid supporter and wonderful contributor to the membership. He is constantly inspiring and motivating other teachers with his experiences and advice, so of course I had to interview him! In this episode we discuss his teaching philosophy, advice for other online teachers, and ways to be optimistic during a worldwide pandemic. Resources : Visit Richard’s Studio ...
Aug 31, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Most teachers undercharge for private music lessons. Most teachers think that you have to charge what teachers in the area charge or a rate that is competitive to guarantee students. As an online teacher you can set the rules. You are now an in-demand world-wide teacher and because of this you can charge a premium rate! You work for yourself right? Why not charge what you’re worth! Trying to figure out that dollar amount to raise your rates or when to do so is challenging. There is no black and ...
Aug 24, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Digital method books are becoming the “new norm” among piano teachers and students. With digital books you can create a portable library for yourself and annotate with your students online. For this reason I had to get Carol Matz in an interview as she is the creator of the well-known Interactive Piano Method! You’ll be inspired by Carol’s background and passion for composition and music. Not only is she a gifted composer but has a huge heart and is always looking for ways to help teachers aroun...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Whether teaching online is brand new for you or you've been doing it for years, you'll love hearing my 4 steps to keep teaching piano online simple and easy. We all come to a point of overwhelm where we want to "have it all" or improve our teaching drastically. In this episode you'll remember what really matters and learn how to maintain a perspective that keeps your focus on the student. Please leave a review on iTunes to help more teachers find this podcast! Click here to head over to iTunes. ...
Aug 10, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Joseph D'Amico is a full-time online teacher and transitioned his students online before Covid-19. I absolutely love his optimistic and cheerful approach to running an online music studio from his home. His list of benefits for teaching online is something that you need to hear! Click here to check out Joseph's YouTube channel Click here to visit Joseph's Website Looking for my courses, mentorship, and coaching sessions? Check out my membership site today! CLICK HERE Connect with other online te...
Aug 03, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Teaching online can be absolutely exhaustion! Luckily, there are some simple ways to make it more fun, meaningful, and stress free for you. Here are the 10 tips referred to in this episode: Get a comfortable chair - forget the bench! Schedule regular breaks OR don’t schedule more than 4 students in a row Stretch during the lesson and stand up Close your eyes and listen to the student play Turn your computer to night setting to help with eye strain Talk less and ask more questions Introduce a sig...
Jul 27, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Melissa Willis is an expert online piano and flute teacher located in Maryland. Her move across the country 3 years before Covid 19 inspired her to take her studio online and she hasn’t looked back since. Melissa loves instilling joy and a love of learning in her studio with students of all ages. You’ll be inspired by her ability to engage students while teaching them important musical concepts. Melissa Willis YouTube Channel Melissa Willis Website Looking for my courses, mentorship, and coachin...
Jul 20, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We all have the occasional parent or student who thinks that online lessons aren’t for them. In this episode I give you practical tips to overcome these types of objections so you can build your online studio. Key takeaway: Never assume that you know the reason why someone says no to having an online music teacher. The best thing you can do is educate them and show them the value you have to offer as an online teacher. Looking for my courses, mentorship, and coaching sessions? Check out my membe...
Jul 08, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode I recommend 6 of my favorite tech tools for teaching music online. I share why they are helpful and how they’ll help you become a more effective online music teacher. Looking for my courses, mentorship, and coaching sessions? Check out my membership site today! CLICK HERE Ready to connect with other online teachers? Join my free Facebook Community CLICK HERE Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Tonara Studio - use the code teachmusiconline for 20% off your first year subs...
Jul 08, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This interview is GOLD! Eric Branner is the CEO of Fons payment software for service providers. I had such a great time chatting with him. He knows his stuff and has some amazing tips for helping teachers double their rates and manage their studios like a pro. Key Takeaway - In general most music teachers don't charge nearly enough. When you double your rates (or increase them significantly) you'll attract high-quality students that are willing to pay you and stick with you! Get a $50 cash bonus...
Jul 08, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
I’m Carly, your host of the Teach Music Online Podcast! In this episode I share my cliff notes version of how I began teaching online and now have the opportunity to coach thousands of music teachers worldwide. This is my story and I think there are a few things you'll relate to. I can’t wait to share a brand new episode with you every single week with proven strategies, effective tips, and inspirational stories to help you build the online studio that you deserve. Highlights 2:40 - Getting my d...
Jul 07, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
