I know you're thinking it and so is everyone else. How do we keep students from switching back to in-person lessons? I've been asked this question again and again so it's about time we did a podcast episode on this topic! In this episode, I share 5 tips for helping you manage students when they want to go back to in-person lessons. If you take away anything from this episode please remember that you are in charge of where you teach, not your students. Just make your choice confidently and they w...
Aug 30, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Nicole McKenzie, focusing on recognizing and celebrating our individual successes. When owning your own studio, it can be easy to zero in on the negatives and spiral into lists of to-dos to improve, but focusing on the good we've already done can help immensely. Join us to hear more about how you can be more proud of yourself and your accomplishments! Free training and TMO resources: Looking for my courses, mentorship, and coaching sessions? Ch...
Aug 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
I'm thrilled to share another teacher spotlight interview with Mellisa Weinert ! We cover so much in this discussion there will be something for every teacher to learn! Mellisa joined TMO in April and I've been thrilled to watch her embrace the lessons and make changes in her studio. She plans to move 100% of her studio online within the next year. Many of her new student referrals come directly through her website and she shares so much in this discussion about how she makes that happen!If you ...
Aug 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 51
What a thrill it was for me to get to interview Melanie Shore! She is such a fun person and has had incredible experiences as a professional jazz musician, performer, and composer. In this episode, we'll discuss Melanie's journey as a artist, from thinking about music in a technical way as a classical pianist, to a creative, improv-driven jazz musician. She takes us through what that transition was like for her, how it changed her perception of music, and how it helped her to develop even more s...
Aug 09, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, we'll be discussing the best ways to improve your attitude and self-talk. One of the most important parts of being an entrepreneur is having the strength to admit weaknesses, but not have a fatalist mentality. The more positive you are, the more positive your results will be. Listen in to hear Carly's best tips on how to be realistic but give constructive criticism to yourself so that you'll never give up on your goals! Have you left a review? Please take a moment to review this...
Aug 02, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 49
What a joy it was to interview Lisa Bailey! Lisa radiates joy and love for teaching and her students. In this discussion, we talk about how she advertises her studio using Facebook, time management tips, and studio business setup. She has some great tips and ideas that I know you'll love! If you're looking for some easy ways to expand your business, we're here to help with that! We hope you'll enjoy this episode. Don't forget to sign up for the TMO emails so that you'll be notified every time we...
Jul 26, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, we'll discuss some methods to find better connectivity during your lessons. We know internet connection can be tricky to deal with when doing online classes, so we wanna help. Join in and listen for troubleshooting, tips, and solutions so that you can get your classes going at the best rate possible! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to have episodes automatically downloaded to your phone every single week, you'll never miss an episode! Have you left a review? Please take...
Jul 19, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode you'll hear a discussion with the wonderful Maribeth Polito, a TMO course member. Maribeth shares her story going from panicked teacher to thriving online studio owner. Many teachers will be able to relate to Maribeth and her joy for teaching students and being a mentor in their lives. I hope that you enjoy this episode! 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 pod...
Jul 12, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Being a parent and running a business is not easy and can sometimes feel overwhelming. I recently had several a teacher who asked me if I could talk about this subject on the podcast and I thought it was a fantastic idea and a topic that so many teachers could relate to! In this episode, I share 10 tips for parenting while running a business. I hope that you hear some tips that will lighten your load and help you feel a bit more confident in your future as a business owner! Here is a recap of th...
Jul 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this teacher spotlight interview, Lily shares her journey going from overwhelmed and undercharging to running a very successful online studio. You will love her positive attitude and the many tips that she shares about running a studio business! Lily's Studio website - CLICK HERE https://pianistlilyli.com/ Lily's Facebook page - CLICK HERE https://www.facebook.com/lilylipianostudio Have you left a review? Please don't forget to review this podcast on iTunes, your reviews mean so much to me! Y...
Jun 28, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Adding value to your studio means that you’ll be able to retain students longer, get more referrals, and increase your rates! As soon as you’ve transitioned online I suggest working through these 5 tips for making your music studio more valuable. Want to connect with me? Reach out to me at teachmusiconline@gmail.com 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...
Jun 21, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Another exciting TMO interview this week! I can't wait to share with you my interview with the fantastic Noreen Wenjen! Noreen is an accomplished pianist, studio owner, and entrepreneur. I absolutely love her enthusiasm for helping teachers run thriving music studios that help them to build a career that they love. In this episode you'll hear us discuss ways to build a professional studio policy that's got you covered, how to set student expectations before they enter your studio, ways to bill t...
Jun 14, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Creating a digital course is a fantastic way for you to diversify your income and reach more students around the world! While creating a course can be a long process it's something that every music teacher should look into! In this episode, I'll help you understand what goes into course creation and where you should start if this is something that you're interested in! Want to connect with me? Reach out to me at teachmusiconline@gmail.com Have you left a review? Please don't forget to review thi...
May 31, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This podcast episode is different than any others we've produced for Teach Music Online. One of the most common questions and discussion topics that I've seen in our communities is how to work with students who may have autism. Have you ever had a student on the autism spectrum? Maybe you have and didn't realize it. To help train us in this area I reached out to a TMO member Connie Wible who has more than 30 years of experience working with students who have autism! She shares some of the most i...
May 24, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Your studio policy is an important part of the registration process but your policy does not have to be pages and pages in length. Parents will not read policies that are unclear or too long. Taking the time to condense your policy down to the main and most important points will be a huge difference in your studio onboarding! In this episode I share the 4 most important points you should be addressing in your studio policy, the rest is optional. Want to connect with me? Reach out to me at teachm...
May 17, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode Brandy Fort and I discuss ways to incorporate group class workshops into a studio. Brandy is the perfect example of creating something from nothing and really running with it! If you've been trying to think of ways to think of ways to increase your studio income then I know that you'll really love this episode! Resources from this episode: Brandy's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/brandyfortpianostudio Brandy's Website: https://brandyfort.com/ Have you left a review? Please take...
May 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
As I've observed and worked with 100s of teachers around the world I've noticed many common traits among the best online teachers. I've chosen 10 of the most applicable traits that I think will benefit all online music teachers! There's so much to learn from those who've been successful so I hope that this episode inspired you to make some changes in how you manage your studio. Want to connect with me? Reach out to me at teachmusiconline@gmail.com Have you left a review? Please don't forget to r...
May 03, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
It was such an honor to get to interview the CEO of Berklee Online, Debbie Cavalier! Debbie has been in the online education industry for 18+ years and has a true passion for integration technology with the music education world. In this episode we discuss the future of the Elearning world and the huge opportunity that it present for online music teachers. Enjoy! Special Berklee Online Discount As a part of this episode, Berklee Online is offering a 10% discount to their online courses. Click he...
Apr 26, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Without a strong studio foundation, a studio cannot have lasting retention or growth. All teachers must take the time to consider their studio values so that they know how to accurately promote their studio and recruit students. Consider asking yourself these questions: Who has impacted your music career? What traits did your teacher have that you loved? What do you love about playing your instrument? Why did you decide to teach in the first place? Who do you want to teach? What do you want to t...
Apr 19, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Heather Koss-Huisman transitioned to teaching music online before Covid-19. Her husband took a job across the country and after she moved she reached out to her students who still wanted to take lessons from her! She made the switch to online and has been teaching online ever since. Heather has a gift for making students laugh and smile with very simple methods that I know all teachers will be able to relate to. She doesn't use technology, screen sharing or apps but is really able to engage her ...
Apr 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We all have fears and challenges as music teachers! Most of the time we bottle this up and never share it with one another. In this episode, you'll hear the fears and vulnerabilities of several online music teachers. Hearing that others have challenges will help you realize that you are not alone in this journey as a music teacher. I challenge you to take some time to think about and write down your greatest fears as a teacher. Allowing yourself time to gather your thoughts and write down your f...
Apr 05, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Beth Horton is an online teacher in Lubbock Texas and a creative education specialist for Tonara. In this discussion, you'll hear how Beth uses creative teaching methods to focus on her students and create student-centered lessons. You'll love hearing her humor and creativity in this discussion! You can connect with Beth at her website here: http://www.sharingtheloveofmusic.com/ Have you left a review? Please don't forget to review this podcast on iTunes, your reviews mean so much to me! Your re...
Mar 29, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's recital season! If you're teaching students online you need to be sure to include a virtual recital in your calendar this Spring! Recitals give students something to look forward to and offer an amazing performance opportunity. In this episode, I break down exactly what you need to know to make your virtual recital a success. No excuses! With the right software and planning a virtual recital is easy to host and something that both your parents and students will enjoy. Have you left a review...
Mar 22, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
You are going to love listening to the story of how Pamela Jack went from never teaching an online lesson to running a thriving online music studio. Pamela is a member of Teach Music Online and is able to attract 10 new students every week with her simple but effective marketing tools. Enjoy this episode! 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...
Mar 15, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Facebook is an incredible way for you to share about yourself, your studio, and what you have to offer! I realize that posting on a Facebook studio page can feel completely overwhelming and you may have no idea where to start. In this episode, I share with you 10 easy ideas that you can start applying so you can post weekly to your FB business page. Trust me that it’s worth spending a little time so that you can increase the number of people who learn about your studio. Have you left a review?! ...
Mar 08, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 the link below to review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-music-online/id1522634913 Don't forget to watch my free masterclass! I'm currently running a marketing masterclass - have you taken this free class yet? Click here to sign up for an ...
Mar 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Thanks for listening! I hope that hearing these 3 common marketing mistakes will give you clarity and direction as you move forward in building your online music studio. You will have the success you're looking for as your build a solid brand, online presence, and clear messaging. You've got this! 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 be...
Feb 22, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Grace Lee is an incredible person with so much experience in both the teaching world and tech world. Not only is she an incredible teacher and musician but she has built an app that is changing how teachers teach and students learn. I was so thrilled I got a chance to "sit down" with her and really get to know her and her story. I know that you'll equally love hearing how to build this App for teachers! Click here for Grace's Website Click here to download Note Quest Please leave a review in iTu...
Feb 15, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Rock Out Loud is becoming the #1 video calling platform for music teachers worldwide. The founder of Rock Out Loud is Mike Grande and I was absolutely thrilled to get him on an interview! You'll love hearing his background and story behind creating an app that has swept the world and is changing the lives of teachers and students everywhere. Click Here to check out Rock Out Loud with a FREE 7-Day trial! Please leave a review in iTunes Please don't forget to review this podcast on iTunes, your re...
Feb 08, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Here it is! You 4-week studio management checklist. I'm so thrilled that you now have a tool that will help you save a ton of time and give you motivation to work on things that you really want to work on. In this episode I mentioned my free studio checklist download. Click this link to download the checklist and get started! https://www.teachmusic.online/freechecklist Will you let me know what you learned in this episode? Reach out to me at teachmusiconline@gmail.com - I can't wait to get to kn...
Feb 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
