Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Andrea MillerThe podcast about all things business for music teachers and studio owners. Learn how to brand, market, and grow your music studio. Hear stories of creative music teachers who are taking on other cool entrepreneurial projects. Get answers to your self-employment questions from experts. Hosted by entrepreneur, business coach, and piano teacher, Andrea Miller.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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Well, hello again! It has been a minute since we released a new episode here on the podcast.
This spring, we wrapped up our second tax season with Charles Harris, and Music Studio Startup exhibited for the first time ever at the MTNA conference in ... more
I first interviewed today's guest, Stephanie Bonte-Lebair back in Episode 025. The focus of that interview was about how she rebranded her voice studio to attract a more profitable niche, but in telling that story, Stephanie also talked about the rol... more
Welcome back! It's January, which means tax season is officially upon us—so today I'm sitting down with CPA Charles Harris to kick things off. We're covering the basics—who needs to file, what to know about quarterly payments, and a few key deadlines... more
Is independent teaching actually a stable career for music teachers?
In this episode, Andrea talks with Danielle Ingram, a former school music teacher who left a classroom job to build a sustainable, home-based private music studio. Danielle shares... more
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- Great insight and wisdom!
Thanks for providing such a fabulous resource to piano teachers and studio owners. Love the encourage, support and insight you’re providing along with your guest speakers! ~Rebekah Trevelise
Apple Podcasts5RebekahTrevelise
United States2 years ago - A must for entrepreneurs
Andrea’s podcast has been a great tool to learn how to run my business more efficiently. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Pilar PlazasUnited States2 years ago - Just what I needed!
I am loving learning to be more business-minded in my studio. For a while I passed this podcast by because I thought it was only for multi-teacher studios but I was completely wrong. It’s fantastic for anyone who runs a business teaching music for a living.
Apple Podcasts5KbklbUnited States4 years ago - Too notch
Andrea is the real deal. Informative, helpful and a class act. So grateful to her for creating a space where musical entrepreneurs can learn from each other!
Apple Podcasts5stark rockerUnited States6 years ago - Timely topics
The Music Studio Startup has topics that are of interest to teachers running their own studios or those thinking about it. The wide variety of people Andrea interviews keeps each program interesting. Andrea asks just the questions you would ask. And the show notes are helpful for a good resource. I’ve appreciated all the podcasts on Music Studio Startup.
Apple Podcasts5JbdvaUnited States8 years ago
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This show focuses on the business side of running a music studio, featuring practical guidance on branding, marketing, pricing, and scaling for music teachers and studio owners. Episodes mix hands-on operations (lease decisions, group programs, recital planning), financial basics (taxs, pricing, fundraising), and entrepreneurship stories from educators who've built multi-faceted ventures, nonprofit programs, or expanded services. A standout pattern is the emphasis on sustainable growth through clear policies, community building, and strategic partnerships, with guests ranging from private studio owners to nonprofit leaders and fitness-for-musicians specialists. Listeners are likely looking for concrete frameworks, real-world budgets, and ac... more
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1. Anna Showalter
2. Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
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4. Danielle Ingram
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