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Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

Andrea Miller
Music Education
Music Studio Startup
Entrepreneurship
Notion
Studio Management
Studio Growth
Guitars For Vets
Business Networking
Recitals
Piano Teaching
September School Of Music
Group Lessons
Studio Launch Grant
Piano Sensei
Education Administration
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Veterans Affairs
Tempe, United States
Bookkeeping
Sales and Marketing Systems

The 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.

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Artwork for Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

Latest Episodes

Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They'... more

Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They'... more

Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They'... more

Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They'... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Boyd
Private piano teacher in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Piano Vine Studio
Episode: Snapshot 050 - Sarah Boyd
Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Suzuki Violin Studio owner, East Sacramento
Gallagher Violins
Episode: Snapshot 049 - Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Craig Harmann
Piano/voice/trumpet teacher and studio owner in Spring, Texas
Harmony Music Education
Episode: Snapshot 048 - Craig Harmann
Christina Agostini
Owner of Christina's Piano Studio in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Christina's Piano Studio
Episode: Snapshot 047 - Christina Agostini
Libby Chiaradonna
Owner of Ms. Libby's Music Class
Ms. Libby's Music Class
Episode: Snapshot 046 - Libby Chiaradonna
Caelyn Meier
Owner of The Piano Lab, Wisconsin-based music teacher
The Piano Lab
Episode: Snapshot 045 - Caelyn Meier
Jaclyn Mrozek
Owner of Piano Cats studio in Cincinnati; experienced teacher
Scrappy Piano Teacher (contact medium)
Episode: Snapshot 044 - Jaclyn Mrozek
Anna Showalter
Piano teacher running a home studio on a farm, 2022 Studio Launch Grant Grand Prize winner
Independent music teacher, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Episode: 180 - Anna Showalter on Launching a New Studio and Winning the MSS Studio Launch Grant
Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
Voice presentation and networking coach
Empower Your Voice / empower your voice
Episode: 179 - Business Networking the Not Obnoxious Way with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair

Host

Andrea Miller
Host of Music Studio Startup, entrepreneur, business coach, piano teacher

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    RebekahTrevelise
    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 Podcasts
    5
    Pilar Plazas
    United States3 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 Podcasts
    5
    Kbklb
    United States5 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 Podcasts
    5
    stark rocker
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Jbdva
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the practical, business-minded focus and concrete takeaways for studio growth.
Shows are considered a strong resource for both new and seasoned studio operators.
Audience appreciates the mix of studio-owner stories and expert insights that translate into real-world steps.
Many praise balance of affordability and ambition, and the host's clear, actionable questions.

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Snapshot 050 - Sarah Boyd
Q: What app or tool has made the biggest impact in your studio or life management this year?
Notion, after taking a course that helped her centralize studio management, senior recital planning, and cross-functional studio activities, streamlining operations and collaboration.
Snapshot 050 - Sarah Boyd
Q: What are you doing this summer to prep for the next school year?
She details senior recital planning, creating Notion pages for four seniors with repertoire lists and listening links, and arranging a kickoff event with a piano and popsicles to energize students for the new year.
Snapshot 049 - Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Q: Where can listeners get in touch with you and follow along with what you're up to?
Listeners can find her on Instagram and Facebook under Gallagher Violins, with email at Kathleen at gallagherviolins.com.
Snapshot 049 - Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Q: Is there a particular system you like to over-engineer?
No specific system; she notes a general tendency toward thoroughness and organization but avoids over-engineering every detail.
Snapshot 049 - Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Q: What app or tool has made the biggest impact in your studio or life management this year?
Claude AI helps with formatting, template automation, and grammar checks, enabling more time for personal, in-person teaching.

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This show focuses on the business side of running music studios and teaching studios, with frequent deep-dives into pricing, scheduling, marketing, branding, and growth strategies. Guests are usually studio owners, educators, or practitioners sharing real-world paths to scale, from moving into new spaces to launching community programs, and from tax basics to effective networking. Notable strengths include practical, actionable tips and a steady emphasis on sustainable growth for solo practitioners and small teams alike. Listeners likely come away with concrete ideas to improve operations, pricing, and outreach while staying true to their teaching missions.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Sarah Boyd
2. Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
3. Craig Harmann
4. Christina Agostini
5. Libby Chiaradonna
6. Caelyn Meier
7. Jaclyn Mrozek
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