Teach Music Online

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...

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 t...

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? Rea...

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 m...

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 addres...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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 i...

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 abl...

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 yo...

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 re...

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...

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 me...

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...

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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 m...

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 tea...

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...

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 yo...

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 othe...

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...

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...

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 mark...

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