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Music Teacher SEO: How to Get Found on Google

by Tim Topham

Let me help you get found on Google!

06/03/2019 Read more

Quick Tips on How to Sell Online Teaching Courses

by Freddie Tubbs

Here's how to build a great email subscriber base.

04/09/2019 Read more

What Seth Godin Teaches us About Piano Studio Marketing

by Tim Topham

Here's a useful lesson from a world-leading marketing expert.

03/04/2019 Read more

How to Grow Your Studio Through Facebook Advertising

by Tim Topham

Make sure your money is going to use.

10/15/2018 Read more

How to Raise Your Piano Tuition Costs (Because You’re Worth It!)

by Dave Simon

It can be awkward, but don't be afraid to ask for more money.

09/25/2018 Read more

How Gigi Sliger Transformed Her Piano Teaching Studio

by Sean Wales

"I started to believe in my dreams."

06/18/2018 Read more
 

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How to Create Easy Designs for the Everyday Business Owner

by Rosemarie Penner

Have you noticed that running your own music studio is no longer about just about teaching music?  We have become busy business owners with many roles to fill. Teaching. Bookkeeping. Marketing. Social media updates. Nurturing client relationships. And, the list goes on. Whether your studio is in a commercial space, your home, or your students’ ... How to Create Easy Designs for the Everyday Business Owner

05/07/2018 Read more

How to Build and Launch a Music Membership Website

by Nicola Cantan

Case Study with Nicola Cantan: Starting a Music Membership Website Is this right for you? So, you’re thinking you might want to start a membership site, maybe one like the Inner Circle. Cool! I think memberships or subscription based sites are absolutely fantastic business models with a lot of benefits. But they are truly not ... How to Build and Launch a Music Membership Website

05/02/2018 Read more

The Piano Studio Growth Roadmap: Your Ticket to Teaching Success

by Tim Topham

Piano Studio Growth – Where do you even start? Building and growing a piano studio is an exciting and challenging task. You have to continue to adapt your teaching as students change, challenges emerge, technology improves and research deepens. At the same time, you need to keep on top of managing your business: marketing, administration, ... The Piano Studio Growth Roadmap: Your Ticket to Teaching Success

02/21/2018 Read more

The Secret to Improving Student Retention Rates

by Abraham Levitan

As music teachers running our own studios, working for an outside studio, or teaching independently, we’re always striving to captivate our students’ imaginations. We want to leave them hungry for more, eagerly anticipating their next lesson. We do this by customizing their lessons, making them challenging but fun, and getting to know our students as ... The Secret to Improving Student Retention Rates

02/12/2018 Read more

How to Build and Run a Successful Travelling Music Lab

by Rosemarie Penner

Today we welcome an extremely informative guest post from Rosemarie Penner. She has transformed her piano teaching business through technology and travel.  By using iPads and other technology, Rosemarie has created a successful travelling music lab. Not sure what a travelling music lab is? I’ll let Rosemarie explain all that and more!  Be sure to ... How to Build and Run a Successful Travelling Music Lab

07/10/2017 Read more

Piano Studio Technology: Ensuring You’re Up-to-Date in the Digital Age

by Tim Topham

This month we are exploring everything to do with Piano Studio Technology on topmusic.co. Join us for the ride! It was interesting to read on the blog last month that, according to our round-up of successful piano studio owners from around the world, the most important thing piano teachers need to build, sustain and grow a thriving ... Piano Studio Technology: Ensuring You’re Up-to-Date in the Digital Age

07/03/2017 Read more