Today’s episode is more of a public service announcement for studio owners who have businesses that are registered in the US. On January 1, a new reporting requirement from the US Treasury Department went into effect and it might impact you. I’m talking about the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting rule or BOI Reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the Corporate Transparency Act. Today I’m going to share what I learned in my research of the ruling. I’m going to go through this in a Q&A format that traces the path I took and the questions that came up for me as I determined whether or not I would be eligible and then what the registration process entailed. Hopefully it’ll help you jumpstart your own research. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode156. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and I’m not giving legal advice here. This is strictly for informational purposes and it’s up to you to ensure your business is in compliance with all applicable laws.   📅 Register for our BOIR Filing Party on Tues, Dec. 10 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition  

Sean Murphy is a saxophone teacher who managed to teach 112 students on a weekly basis by teaching in schools, during the school hours. In our interview, Sean shares his scheduling strategies, communication tips, and how he keeps his income up in leaner summer months. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode155.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today’s podcast episode is part 2 of a two part conversation with a returning guest. Christopher Maloney was on the podcast last year to talk about founding Practice Warriors, an online practice program aimed at teen and adult students. You can hear that story in Episode 132. In that conversation, Christopher mentioned that he had formerly owned a multi-teacher music studio, which he sold. That was too big a topic to get into in our last conversation, but I knew I wanted to hear that story, so I’m grateful to Christopher for making the time for another interview. In the first part of the interview we hear the startup story and Christopher’s take on the 5 things he credits for the success of his studio. Teaser: his wife, Christina, has a PR background and you can hear that influence in the out-of-the-box marketing strategies they used to launch the studio. In the second part, which you’ll hear next week, we get into the numbers and money side: we talk about startup costs, how they priced lessons, how they financed the building, and how they eventually sold the studio. You’ll hear us talk a lot about “equity” in this episode,  I’ll unpack that a bit in my recap, as well. It’s not something that gets talked about very much in the context of music studios, but I think it’s an important concept for business owners to get familiar with, so we’re going to talk about it.   A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode154.

Today’s podcast episode is part 1 of a two part conversation with a returning guest. Christopher Maloney was on the podcast last year to talk about founding Practice Warriors, an online practice program aimed at teen and adult students. You can hear that story in Episode 132. In that conversation, Christopher mentioned that he had formerly owned a multi-teacher music studio, which he sold. That was too big a topic to get into in our last conversation, but I knew I wanted to hear that story, so I’m grateful to Christopher for making the time for another interview. In the first part of the interview we hear the startup story and Christopher’s take on the 5 things he credits for the success of his studio. Teaser: his wife, Christina, has a PR background and you can hear that influence in the out-of-the-box marketing strategies they used to launch the studio. In the second part, which you’ll hear next week, we get into the numbers and money side: we talk about startup costs, how they priced lessons, how they financed the building, and how they eventually sold the studio. You’ll hear us talk a lot about “equity” in this episode,  I’ll unpack that a bit in my recap, as well. It’s not something that gets talked about very much in the context of music studios, but I think it’s an important concept for business owners to get familiar with, so we’re going to talk about it. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode153. MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today's conversation is one about being a lifelong learner, managing competing priorities and finite time, and aligning a team to work towards a shared vision.  Most of us can probably relate to at least some of these things from our roles as teachers and studio owners, but my guest today is neither a music teacher nor a studio owner. Today I’m talking to Bradley Kunda, a musician and Product Owner for the popular music notation app, MuseScore. Being on a software team, Bradley brings a really different perspective to these topics that I think you're going to enjoy and learn a lot from. Here’s my conversation with Bradley:   A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode152.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

For the first time in two years, we’re forming a cohort of teachers to go through Business Building 101 together! Join today at musicstudiostartup.com/BB101 You’ll get weekly video lessons to complete whenever it’s convenient and you can join the live office hours to get personalized help and hang out with other teachers in the cohort. Today’s mini interview comes from Jenica Nevala, a music school owner who already had a few years of studio-building under her belt before she joined the Business Building 101 cohort. During the program, she made some significant changes in her policies that have made her business more sustainable and she later ran a bold promotion that brought in 10 new students in a week. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode151.   Cohort starting 9/23: Music Studio Business Building 101 Community: MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Course: Business Finance for Music Teachers

Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of one of the earliest episodes of Music Studio Startup, but it has stood the test of time. It’s worth noting that at the time of recording, my guest Shannah’s podcast was called “Millennial Money”, but the name has since changed to “Everyone’s Talkin’ Money.” Here’s the episode: If you’re in the first few years of your career, money can be a complicated topic. You may be trying to balance bills and student loan payments while still investing in your business. On top of that, if you’re self-employed, you have to figure it out all on your own! In today’s show, you’ll be introduced to Shannah Compton Game, a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the Millennial Money podcast.   A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode150.   Cohort starting 9/23: Music Studio Business Building 101 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Quarter 2 wrapped up for us at the end of July so we’re bringing you another quarterly recap. You’ll get to hear what’s going on behind the scenes with our team. Today I’m joined again by Cindy from the MSS team. If you listened to our Q1 recap in Episode146 you’ll recognize her voice. Episode 146 – 2024 Q1 Recap with Cindy Hsu A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode149.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

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 Ivan Kolar.     A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot032.

As many of you know, this year marks our third Studio Launch Grant Competition. We received a record number of inspiring applications this year and last week I announced our seven finalists. After much angst and deliberation, our judges have finally chosen a winner. Thank you to the sponsors that made this year’s competition possible: Alfred Music, Fons, MakeMusic Cloud, Muzie.Live, Alamo Music. We couldn’t have done it without them! Learn about future grant opportunities: MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2024-grant-winner.   2024 Music Studio Launch Grant Competition Sponsors Music Studio Startup Alfred Fons makemusic cloud Muzie.Live Alamo Music   Previous Winners Scarlette Kerr Anna Showalter   Other Resources for Music Teachers MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

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 Ali Hoffman.     A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot031.

A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot030.

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 Jeremy Eikenberry.    A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot029.  

This is the third time Music Studio Startup has hosted our grant competition for new and new-ish music teachers and this year’s competition is going to be epic, thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors! Listen in to hear about the incredible grand prize package up for grabs that includes a $1,000 cash grant, plus tools and resources to help launch your studio. P.S. We know money can be tight for EVERY new studio owner and our sponsors get this, too, Spoiler alert: we’ve also got APPLICANT PRIZES to help every new teacher get their studio off the ground! Apply today: MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2024-grant-announcement.   2024 Music Studio Launch Grant Competition Sponsors Music Studio Startup Alfred Fons makemusic cloud Muzie.Live Alamo Music   Previous Winners Scarlette Kerr Anna Showalter   Other Resources for Music Teachers MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

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 Shannon Saravia.    A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot028.  

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 Megan Schraer.    A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot027.  

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 Cheyenne Olson.    A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot026.  

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 Dorla Aparicio.    A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot025. $1,000 MSS Music Studio Launch Grant Competition Apply Now>>  

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 Ann Lemke.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot024.  

Today’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.com/episode148. Applications for the 2024 Studio Launch Grant Competition open in June! $1,000 Studio Launch Grant competition  

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, 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 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 what they learned from the experience. 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. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode147.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Summary 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 can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode146. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode146.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

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/episode145. MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Business Finance for Music Teachers  

With 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, together, we went through our own lists of people we want to build deeper relationships with and figured out next steps. (Teachers on the call identified some really neat opportunities that have the potential to seriously impact their businesses.) Today we’re covering another conference-related topic: how to get started speaking at conferences. My guest is one you’ve heard from before on the podcast - and maybe even heard present in person. Amy Chaplin has given over 35 presentations for state and national events and local teacher groups. Today she’s sharing with us some tips for writing proposals and getting accepted to speak at conferences. Here’s my conversation with Amy.   A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode144.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today 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 strengthened her business by investing in platforms she owns, like her own website and email list. We also talk about the seasonality she experiences, how she thinks about pricing, and trends she has observed pre- and post-covid. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode143.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers Studio Launch Grant Competition  

Last 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 takeaways, and third - I want to invite you to a workshop next week. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode142.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

In 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, how to prepare, how Stephanie makes the most of her time at an event, her follow-up routines, examples of weak and strong calls to action and more. Get your notepad ready because you’ll want to take notes. If this topic of networking makes you uneasy, at least listen until you hear Stephanie’s definition of business networking. A lot of us have probably had an experience with someone who was “networking” that was so obnoxious that we found the very concept repulsive. I think Stephanie’s approach will be refreshingly different and one that most teachers can get excited about. People who are doing networking well are not obnoxious and you don’t have to become obnoxious - in fact, please don’t - to build your business through networking. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode141.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today’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 music teacher sharing the evolution of her voice studio and a communication expert sharing a mini sales workshop. It’s one you’ll want to listen to more than once! A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode140.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today’s episode is more of a public service announcement for studio owners who have businesses that are registered in the US. On January 1, a new reporting requirement from the US Treasury Department went into effect and it might impact you. I’m talking about the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting rule or BOI Reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the Corporate Transparency Act. Today I’m going to share what I learned in my research of the ruling. I’m going to go through this in a Q&A format that traces the path I took and the questions that came up for me as I determined whether or not I would be eligible and then what the registration process entailed. Hopefully it’ll help you jumpstart your own research. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode139. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and I’m not giving legal advice here. This is strictly for informational purposes and it’s up to you to ensure your business is in compliance with all applicable laws.   MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

With the turn of the calendar, many of us are closing the fiscal years for our businesses and wrapping up our bookkeeping for the year in anticipation of the tax season ahead. I am a HUGE fan of a low-stress tax season and the way to accomplish that is to get started early and tackle one step at a time. Which is why I invited back to the podcast, Andrea Yahr, a certified tax preparer, to get us going. Andrea’s first appearance on the Music Studio Startup podcast was back in Episode 012 when she talked about Business Structures and Their Tax Implications. Today Andrea is back to talk about some tax basics for self-employed teachers, how to get a smooth start to the filing season (even if you feel behind already), and we also talk about some short and long-term strategies to consider to lower your overall tax bill. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode138.   MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

I mentioned before that we will, again, be holding our studio launch grant competition this year! This grant is to help new or new-ish independent teachers launch their studios. It’s one of my favorite things that we do and it’s been so neat to see the impact the grant has on getting these studios off to a strong start. Today I’m talking to our last MSS Studio Launch Grant competition winner, Anna Showalter. We talk about Anna’s studio, how she made use of the grant competition prize package, and also how she introduced some significant changes to her studio, including a 13% tuition increase and bi-weekly group lessons. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode137. MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

It’s time for another quarterly check-in! Today I’m joined by Amy Chaplin, a fellow piano teacher and productivity nerd. Since it’s January, this review takes more of an annual review perspective as we look back on 2023 and look forward to 2024.  I was looking forward to this conversation with Amy because I wanted an excuse to talk about apps and tools for organizing all the things life throws at us and I knew Amy would have things to say about this. The conversation did not disappoint. We gush over all our tools for project management, task management, lesson notes, and writing. And we talk about some of the tools we discarded in 2023. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode136.   In case you didn't catch our other quarterly check-ins from earlier in the year, you can listen to them here:  2023.Q1 Winter: MSS Episode 112 – Amy Elmore on 3 Mindset Questions to Ask Before Setting Your New Year’s Resolutions 2023.Q2 Spring New Harmony Podcast Episode 001B – Goal Setting Tips for Music Teachers: Part B 2023.Q3 Summer: MSS Episode 129 – Podcast – Andrea Miller – 2023 Q3 Recap   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind is open! Learn more.

Today I’m sharing part two of a two-part episode with my guest, Tony Parlapiano. Teaching piano has taken many forms over the years for Tony. From being a travel piano teacher and teaching students homes, to teaching online during the pandemic and then sticking with it afterward, to the studio we’re going to hear about today, that more closely resembles a college program than your standard 1:1 or group lessons.  Over the summer, Tony was featured in our studio snapshot series. In that episode he alluded to his new online instruction model and I was very curious, but I knew it needed more time than we had then to really understand it, so that’s what we’re talking about in these episodes. In Part 1, we talked more about the pedagogical and practical structure of Tony’s program and today we’re getting into the marketing and business side of things.  A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode135.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers

Today I’m sharing part one of a two-part episode with a guest you’ve heard from before. Teaching piano has taken many forms over the years for today’s guest, Tony Parlapiano. From being a travel piano teacher and teaching students homes, to teaching online during the pandemic and then sticking with it afterward, to the studio we’re going to hear about today, that more closely resembles a college program than your standard 1:1 or group lessons.  Over the summer, Tony was featured in our studio snapshot series. In that episode he alluded to his new online instruction model and I was very curious, but I knew it needed more time than we had then to really understand it, so that’s what we’re talking about today. The first part of our interview, which you’ll hear today, is more about the pedagogical and practical structure of the program and then we’ll get into the marketing and business side of things in the second half, next week. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode134.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

The first quarter of the MSS Hub Mastermind program starts in just a few weeks. So if you’ve been curious about joining, now is a great time to get plugged in and start your year off strong! Today I’m talking with my guest about her journey from book idea to selling the first 1000 copies. We talk about how she tried to publish through a traditional book publisher and ended up self-publishing, how she bootstrapped the first print runs, why she doesn’t expect to make a profit by selling on Amazon, and even how she made people angry with her marketing. And if you're the kind of person who likes to hear the numbers, you're going to love this discussion because Crystal lays it all out there. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode133.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Happy new year! Today I've got a quick announcement about a live event we're holding TOMORROW morning (Thursday, January 4) as a kickoff to 2024. A bunch of you have already responded to the email about this event and registered, so I know it’s going to be a fantastic group. In tomorrow's kickoff we'll talk through some of the questions I use to review the last year and guide my own annual planning. Whether you’ve been doing annual reflections forever or you’re trying to figure out how to get started, I think this will be a good time of encouragement and motivation as we get in gear for the new year. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/000-january-2024-announcement.   >> Register for the 2024 Kickoff Event MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Most teachers agree that one of the greatest indicators of whether or not a student will progress in music is not their innate talent. It all comes down to practicing. Today's musician entrepreneur, Christopher Maloney, realized that there was a gap in where his adults were and where they wanted to be in their musical skills and that gap could only be traversed by practicing and, ideally, practicing more effectively. So he decided to tackle this challenge. Not in the form of a practice app, but by creating an online program, specifically for adult students, to teach them how to practice. Today we'll hear the startup story of that program, Practice Warriors. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode132.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today I have a return guest on the podcast! I did a two-part interview with Thomas Grayston, the developer behind the NoteRush note-reading app in episodes 021 and 022. In those episodes, we talked about how he turned NoteRush from a side project to a full-time gig and then we talked about the first steps a teacher might take if they have an app idea of their own that they want to bring to market. In today’s conversation we get to hear all about the v. 2 release of NoteRush and we get to revisit some of the same topics we talked about 4+ years ago and hear how Thomas’s perspective has changed - or not - on these topics. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode131.   Schedule a complimentary mini-session with Andrea   Previous episodes with Thomas Grayston Episode 021 – Thomas Grayston of Note Rush on Developing and Launching an App (Part 1) Episode 022 – Thomas Grayston of Note Rush on Developing and Launching an App (Part 2)   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today, I’m deviating from our usual interview format to discuss a challenge that I’m sure all of us have experienced at one point or another and is especially common this time of year—managing life when it becomes overwhelmingly full. In this episode I break down the process and strategies I follow in my own life to get through these times and calm the chaos. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode130.

A quick episode to wish you a happy thanksgiving and share a resource to aid your year-end tax planning. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/2023novemberannouncement

Today I'm continuing the pattern of quarterly check-ins that I've been doing all this year kind of on accident. Previously, I did these with Amy Elmore as we were launching the new Harmony podcast together. But today I'm solo, and I'm going to be recapping my quarter three: what I've been up to, what was challenging this quarter, and what I'm looking forward to in quarter four. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode129.   MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers  

Today I’m joined by David Smolover, a serial entrepreneur who has led an inspiring career in music education. You’ll hear about how he started the National Guitar Summer Workshop that has served up to 6k students, how he made his way into publishing instructional materials (both digital and physical), and how his response to a random cold email led to the start of the guided practice app that we’re diving into today. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode128. MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers MatchMySound 50% off code: MMS50 (case sensitive)

With Tonara’s announcement that they will be shutting down their practice app, a lot of teachers are looking for a replacement, so we thought it would be helpful to feature a few of the other apps in this space. Last week we talked to Nicola Cantan about the startup story of her brand new app - Vivid Practice and today we’re rebroadcasting an episode with the founders of PracticeSpace, Robert Miller and Chris Mallett. PracticeSpace was not the first business Robert and Chris started together - the first was their teaching conservatory, which you’ll also hear about in this interview. A full transcript along with all the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode127. MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Episode 126 – Nicola Cantan on Building and Launching Practice App  

A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode126.

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  

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 transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode125.

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 planning stage to the marketing stage. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode124.

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.