Latest Musiclessons Podcast Episodes
Helping Parents See The Value in Group Classes | EP 235
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 28, 2024 09:16 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsFor a deeper dive into these topics, join Dave's webinar on July 11th at davesimonsmusic.com/webinar, where you'll receive in-depth strategies, participate in a live Q&A, and access exclusive resources. Tune in and transform how you market and sell group music classes, inspiring young musicians ...
The #1 Way to Fill Your Group Classes | EP 234
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 20, 2024 08:30 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsUnlock the secrets to making your music school more profitable. Discover how group classes can significantly boost your margins and optimize your limited teaching hours. In this episode, Dave delves into common misconceptions parents have about group versus private lessons and how to reposition ...
Rethinking Music Lessons with Nate Shaw | EP 233
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 17, 2024 11:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, we look at new ways to teach music. Our guest, Nate Shaw, co-host of the Seven Figure Music School podcast and owner of the Brooklyn Music Factory, shares his unique method of gamified learning. Nate has revolutionized music lessons by making them fun and relevant through ...
Reimaging Music Lessons with Nate Shaw | EP 233
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 17, 2024 11:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Dave's guest, Nate Shaw shares his unique method of gamified learning. Nate has revolutionized music lessons by making them fun and relevant through the use of pop music and games, moving beyond traditional methods. Tune in to hear about his creation, Big Music Games, and its ...
A Rare Opportunity to Work with Dave Simon | EP 232
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 06, 2024 07:24 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJoin Dave as he delves into the essentials of effective leadership in the music education business. He explores the importance of mentorship, both in having a mentor and being one. Discover how these relationships can transform your business approach and provide deeper insights. Dave share...
A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part III | EP 231
Music Lessons and Marketing - June 05, 2024 06:42 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsMany music schools prefer hiring instructors with advanced degrees, but U-Rock Music School’s focus on mentoring and hiring teenager stands out. In this episode, I speak with Daniela Guglieta, a parent from U-Rock. She shared her positive experience with teenage instructors and her initial react...
A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part II | Ep 230
Music Lessons and Marketing - May 31, 2024 08:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJoin Dave as he explores the innovative solution to music teacher shortages with Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen from U-Rock Music School. Discover their unique approach to staffing their school with teenage teachers and the challenges and rewards they encounter along the way. davesimo...
148 - Andrea Miller on Weekend Launch Plan for a New Music Studio [REBROADCAST]
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - May 29, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday’s episode was prompted by questions I get from newly-graduated or soon-to-be graduated music majors who are just getting ready to launch their studios and want to know how to get started from nothing. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.co...
How to Lead During a Crisis | EP 229
Music Lessons and Marketing - May 22, 2024 04:45 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJoin Dave as he delves into the essentials of effective leadership in the face of adversity. He explores how to navigate crises with composure and clarity. Discover the pivotal role of leadership in business, especially during crises. From weathering the storm of recession to navigating th...
147 - Jeremy Eikenberry on Taking Parental Leave [REBROADCAST]
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - May 15, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsMy 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, the episode with Renee Shaw Nutwell and today’s episode with Jeremy Eikenberry, we talk about the goals these teachers had for their students and stu...
5 Limiting Beliefs That Could be Hurting Your Music School | EP 228
Music Lessons and Marketing - May 08, 2024 13:11 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJoin Dave as he shares the top challenges music school owners face and how to overcome them. Based on insights from a recent Music Lessons and Marketing Facebook group poll, Dave identifies five common limiting beliefs among music school owners, such as not enjoying the business side or feeling ...
146 - 2024 Q1 Recap with Cindy Hsu
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - May 08, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsSummary It’s time for another quarterly check-in! Today I’m joined by Cindy Hsu, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Music Studio Startup and we’re talking about our (very full!) Q1 and what we’re looking forward to in Q2. A full transcript and resources from this episode ca...
Unlocking What's Possible with Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors
Time To Practice - April 30, 2024 15:32 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday, we’re speaking to Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors. Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded with an impressive list of rock and pop musicians, some of whom he’ll share at the start of our interview below. He’s a former instructor and Department Chair ...
An Instagram Ads Strategy For Group Classes | EP 227
Music Lessons and Marketing - April 27, 2024 19:47 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsReady to dive into the world of Instagram advertising with Danny Thompson? In this episode, he's spilling all the secrets on how to rock Instagram ads and supercharge your advertising game. We'll talk about fixing those pesky advertising problems and using what you learn to make your campaigns s...
145 - Erin Parkes on Managing a Non-Profit Music Studio
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - April 24, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday 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...
How To Increase Sales And Improve Retention In Just 10 Minutes | EP 226
Music Lessons and Marketing - April 23, 2024 13:20 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDiscover effective strategies to boost sales and enhance student retention in your music school. In this episode, Dave unveils two proven methods to keep students engaged and coming back for more. Say goodbye to churn and hello to growth with these actionable insights! Jonah Berger’s onto ...
Amy Beth Horman on Approaching Music Practice with Gratitude (Part 2)
Time To Practice - April 16, 2024 17:17 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is second in a two- part series with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. You can listen to part 1 on episode 48 (HERE). We talk about minds wandering in practice, continue our conversation on gratitude, and talk about parenting a musical child as well. There was such a great response ...
144 - Amy Chaplin on How to Submit Winning Conference Proposals
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWith the MTNA conference in March, I guess you could say I’ve been on a conference kick. We talked about Networking with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair in Episode 141, I shared my takeaways from MTNA in Episode 142, and then last week I did a live Networking Debrief workshop with a group of teachers and...
Supporting Teens & Approaching Practice with Gratitude: A Conversation with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1)
Time To Practice - April 09, 2024 19:56 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode we start what is a two-part interview with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. We had such a fascinating conversation about practice, both from her perspective, which you will hear today, but also about how she works with and talks about practice with her daughter Ava and ...
How to Create a Word-of-Mouth Marketing Strategy | EP 225
Music Lessons and Marketing - April 03, 2024 12:40 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsReady to unlock the secrets of a powerful word-of-mouth marketing strategy? Dive into this eye-opening episode with Dave. Despite its undeniable effectiveness, too many music schools are missing out on the potential of word-of-mouth marketing. Discover why it's crucial to shift your focus from o...
143 - Jennifer Foxx on Monetizing a Music Teacher Resource Website
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday I’m joined by Jennifer Foxx, a teacher who has been blogging and creating curriculum and resources for music teachers for over a decade. In our conversation, we talk about how she took the simplest route at first and started her business on Teachers Pay Teachers and has since strengthene...
Transition Rituals for Starting Music Practice
Time To Practice - April 02, 2024 22:10 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this week's mini episode, Christine shares some thoughts on why transition rituals can be helpful leading up to practice, some ideas for where to start when you work on creating one of your own (for yourself or your child) and asks listeners to send an email or audio recording sharing their t...
142 - MTNA Takeaways + Networking Debrief Workshop
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - March 27, 2024 21:18 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsLast week I was at the MTNA National conference in Atlanta. Georgia. It was a whirlwind - as conferences usually are - and I think I’m still absorbing everything. I wanted to go over three things today: first - some personal reflections from MTNA, second - I want to share some of my business t...
Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (Part 2)
Time To Practice - March 26, 2024 03:59 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristine is still traveling for the SAA/ASTA conference this week so here is part two of our listener favorite series with practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode25/
What Your Families Think of Your Pricing | Ep 224
Music Lessons and Marketing - March 26, 2024 00:12 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Dave shares insights into the psychology behind pricing and customer perception, particularly in the context of music lessons. People often have a vague idea about the cost of music lessons, influenced by factors like convenience, reputation, and social validation. Music schoo...
Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (part 1)
Time To Practice - March 19, 2024 03:59 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristine is traveling to the SAA/ASTA conference this week so is excited to share this listener favorite episode with you. It's the first of two parts (you'll hear part 2 next week) with some of the best practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript for this episode...
How I Went from 140 to 700 Students in 3 Years | Ep 223
Music Lessons and Marketing - March 15, 2024 05:33 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Dave speaks with two members of Jonny Wilson’s Build a Music School program and how it helped them grow their music school. davesimonsmusic.com
141 - Stephanie Bonte-Lebair on Business Networking the Not Obnoxious Way
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn my original interview with Stephanie, she talked about the role business networking played in the marketing of her business and she talked about it with such intentionality that I knew I wanted to learn more. So today we’re talking about everything, from how to choose events to network at, ...
Making Great Music with Ease with Jennifer Roig-Francolí
Time To Practice - March 12, 2024 03:59 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we’re speaking with Jennifer Roig-Francolí: musicians coach, creator of the Art of Freedom Method, Alexander Teacher, and Bestselling Author of the new book Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life In this episode, ...
140 - Stephanie Bonte-Lebair on Rebranding a Voice Studio to Attract a More Profitable Niche [REBROADCAST]
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday’s conversation with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair is a rebroadcast of an early episode of Music Studio Startup that has always been a fan favorite. Stephanie is a classically-trained opera singer turned voice/presentation/sales coach. This interview blurs the line between an entrepreneurial mus...
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