Rock School Proprietor Podcast

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) delve into the complexities of managing behavior in group music classes. John and Mandy share their experiences and discuss effective strategies for different age groups, from preschool to high school. Mandy talks about her experiences teachi...

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) discuss marketing your lesson studio through photography. They explore how having high-quality, authentic photos can elevate the appeal of your music school across social media, websites, and other marketing channels. In this episode: How to...

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) talk with Greg Hipskind of QC Rock Academy.   With a roster of to 400 students, Greg's lesson studio has become a beacon of music education excellence in the Quad Cities area of Iowa. With an emphasis on performance opportunities and fosterin...

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) work through a challenge Mandy is currently facing in her studio: what to do when your classes are fully booked and there's still high demand for enrollment.  Mandy shares her unique predicament as she starts a new semester with her music cla...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, host John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) is joined by the Mike Grande, owner of three music schools and founder of the Rock Out Loud Live online lesson platform. Mike shares his some of his many strategies to diversifiy in the music lesson and related businesses including: Leveraging TikTok and the TikTok Shop to...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) talk about goal setting for the new year. They share insightful strategies and templates that studio owners and instructors can use to set and achieve their objectives for 2025. In this episode: The benefits of physically writing down you...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) delve into one of the most daunting tasks for music studio owners: hiring instructors and staff. In this episode: why anxiety and urgency influence the hiring process and how you can overcome these challenges the importance of having a do...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) answer a question from a fellow studio owner: how to successfully shift from offering mostly private lessons to offering and filling group classes. Fellow studio owner, Alex, has found it difficult to fill group classes in his primarily p...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ), speak with Rob Spampinato of Rob's School of Music in Suffern, NY. In addition to Rob's brick-and-mortar lesson studio, he also has a very successful YouTube channel , Instragram account, and book -- This Book Shreds. Rob delves into how...

On this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) discuss how our own expectations of students aren't always their expectations.  Reflecting on their own experiences as "weird" students, they challenge the assumption that every student learns the same way, and how most students do NOT th...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) delve into the pressing issue of why music lessons are often overshadowed by sports. They discuss the common reasons students leave music lessons for sports and the unique benefits sports offer, such as teamwork, social skills, and physic...

In this episode Rock School Proprietor Podcast, hosts John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) are joined by Sam Reddy, founder of Muzie.live , to explore the transformative potential of AI in music education. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of music lessons, examining whether AI could eventually replace traditio...

In this enlightening episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) dive deep into the world of licensed curriculum for music studios. Mandy shares her extensive experience, having built her entire studio around a licensed program, and offers valuable insights on everything from costs...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) discuss the topic of offering free trial lessons or demo classes. They explore whether this strategy is beneficial for music studios and examine it from both the studio owner and the parent/student perspectives. The episode kicks...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) talk with Danny Thompson, a seasoned music lesson business owner from Music Factory in Orange County, California.  This is part 2 of our conversation, in which Danny discusses the evolution of online music lessons from clunky Skyp...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) talk with Danny Thompson, a seasoned music lesson business owner from Music Factory in Orange County, California. Known for his insightful podcast, Music Lesson Business Academy , Danny shares his extensive experience of over 20 y...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) dive deep into the topic of studio policies. In this episode: Mandy shares her insights on how policies are essential for shaping and enhancing the culture of your studio. The importance of using policies to establish clear expect...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) tackle the topic of burnout, specifically burnout in running your music school. They discuss how it happens and strategies to overcome it. In this episode: John and Mandy share their personal stories and insights Why those working...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) discuss the importance of making the act of playing music a central focus in private lessons, rather than just teaching and learning new concepts. We discuss the common pitfalls that can cause the essence of playing music to get l...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) discuss productivity for music school owners and teachers. They kick off with an exciting announcement about their new private Facebook group, " Performance-Based Music Programs and Rock Schools ," a community for like-minded prof...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) dive deep into the world of rock band programs. Whether you run a rock school format or are curious about expanding into band programs, this episode has got you covered. John and Mandy explore the rock band model, discussing its b...

This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation on marketing with Adam Wilson. In this episode John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com ) has an engaging conversation with Adam Wilson, co-founder of the boutique advertising agency, D/Cal . This is part two of my conversation with Adam, and in this episode Adam shares valuable advice for business owners and music schools on developi...

This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation on marketing with Adam Wilson. In this episode John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com ) has an engaging conversation with Adam Wilson, co-founder of the boutique advertising agency, D/Cal . Adam's portfolio includes work for global brands like Gibson, Carhartt, and Wolverine Boots. Adam founded D/Cal with skateboard legend and entre...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and co-host Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) dive deep into the importance of discovering your "why" in your music lesson business. They discuss how to find your why, articulate it, and use it to fuel your passion and drive. Whether you're a music instructor or a studio owne...

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, hosts John Kozicki ( Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com ) and Mandy York ( Music Time of Milford ) dive into the often contentious topic of music practice. They challenge the traditional time-based practice recommendations and introduce a more balanced approach that defines two categories -- skill development and experiential pr...