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Stop Stressing about Business – It’s Bad for Business!

by Nicola Cantan

Most piano teachers don’t become teachers because they love invoicing, scheduling and writing policies. We teach because we love music, love working with kids, and because we love being able to share our knowledge. The reality for most though is that running your own studio is the only viable way to be a piano teacher. ... Stop Stressing about Business – It’s Bad for Business!

06/20/2016 Read more

The Secret Business Strategies of a Thriving Teacher

by Daniel Patterson

I’m so pleased that Daniel Patterson from GrowYourMusicStudio has been able to provide his thoughts on the business strategies of running a piano studio this week.  I’ve been following Daniel’s work for some time. He really is a master of piano studio marketing, particularly regarding social media and the importance of Facebook.  In this article, Daniel ... The Secret Business Strategies of a Thriving Teacher

06/03/2016 Read more

What’s the best marketing strategy for piano teachers?

by Tim Topham

Have you got a Marketing Strategy? If there’s one thing with which many piano teachers struggle today, it’s keeping up with the business side of their studios. It’s what people told me on the survey at the start of the year and it’s why I’ve been focussing on business this month on the blog. Finances, ... What’s the best marketing strategy for piano teachers?

06/01/2016 Read more

How to Streamline and Grow your Piano Teaching Business

by Tim Topham

One of the most important aspects of running any teaching business (and yes, your private teaching studio is a business!), is ensuring you’re up-to-date with everything you need to know to keep your studio running efficiently: scheduling, invoicing and billing, your results and statistics (profit/loss, investments, depreciation), accounts and bookkeeping, legal responsibilities, tax, insurance and ... How to Streamline and Grow your Piano Teaching Business

05/09/2016 Read more

3 Tips to Beat the Summer Lesson Blues

by Sara Campbell

An aritcle by Sara Campbell from SarasMusicStudio.com. Whether you’re a first-time summer piano teacher or a 10-year seasoned veteran, we all know that the summer months can be nerve wracking for piano teachers. Vacations, holidays, and summer activities can really wreak havoc our teaching schedules! Combine those factors with income loss and lack-luster practice because ... 3 Tips to Beat the Summer Lesson Blues

04/27/2016 Read more

Piano Teaching and Studio Business Tools

by Tim Topham

HERE ARE THE TOOLS WE USE, updated for 2021Here’s our short list of best tools to manage and run a studio teaching small business, website, and accomplish daily teaching. There’s a few extras, too, if you’re looking at recording and producing your own content. If you’re looking for training: online courses, webinars, coaching and more, head ... Piano Teaching and Studio Business Tools

12/09/2015 Read more
 

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Eight Tips On Setting Up A Piano Teaching Business

by Martyn Croston

This is a guest post by Martyn Croston which originally appeared on his website www.musicteacherinfo.com Starting any business takes a lot of perseverance and patience. Some people compare it to bringing up a child or having a relationship – more often than not it’s a total rollercoaster! But if you strongly believe and enjoy what ... Eight Tips On Setting Up A Piano Teaching Business

09/19/2015 Read more

Music Education Podcasts Creating Modern Musicians

by Tim Topham

Podcasts are quickly becoming THE go-to source for current, relevant and immediately actionable information on just about any topic. You’ve no doubt already heard about my own Tim Topham TV Podcast (actually a Vodcast to be precise as you can also watch the episodes on YouTube!). As well as creating my own show, I follow podcasts about education, business, ... Music Education Podcasts Creating Modern Musicians

08/25/2015 Read more

Don’t miss online music business training from Wendy Stevens!

by Tim Topham

Need help with the business aspects of your studio? I just wanted to let you know that Wendy Stevens, one of my favourite teachers and bloggers from the USA, has just opened-up registrations for two online training events to help you run your piano teaching studio more effectively. The events will be run as 90-minute ... Don’t miss online music business training from Wendy Stevens!

04/28/2015 Read more

How to earn more money from your music teaching business | eBook review

by Tim Topham

You've got a website, right? If you really want to compete in the 21st Century as a piano teacher, you need a regularly-maintained and informative studio website and you need to know how to market yourself in the online world. This is the subject of a great ebook by UK-based teacher, Martyn Croson called How to ... How to earn more money from your music teaching business | eBook review

04/22/2015 Read more

How to find new piano students | Part 2: Strategies, Tools and Methods

by Doug Hanvey

This is the second in a 2-part series by guest blogger, Doug Hanvey, about how to market your studio and find new piano students. Part One discussed how to set up a quick marketing strategy. Did you get your free infographic from the last post? Check it out here. Introduction In Part One, I discussed ... How to find new piano students | Part 2: Strategies, Tools and Methods

03/23/2015 Read more

How to Find New Piano Students | Part 1: The Marketing Plan

by Doug Hanvey

Are you a new teacher looking to build your piano studio? Or have you recently lost a few students who’ve graduated or moved on? Perhaps you’d like to expand your already-thriving studio and hire other teachers to help. Whatever your situation, if you’re on the lookout for new students to build your business, then this series ... How to Find New Piano Students | Part 1: The Marketing Plan

03/17/2015 Read more