7-Figure Music School

Daniel Patterson & Nate Shaw
7-Figure Music School

7-Figure Music School is a podcast for music school owners who want to create fantastic margins, hire energetic teachers, and leverage their team's time and talent to create a sustainable business. Join hosts Daniel Patterson, Founder & CEO of Grow Your Music Studio, and Nate Shaw, Co-founder & CEO of Brooklyn Music Factory, as you create YOUR 7-figure music school.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    A.I. and Your Music School (Part 1) | 7FMS153

    In this series on A.I…. we’re going to talk about what we have learned over the past two years and how we’re helping our clients build a more efficient business with A.I. This isn’t just about tools and hacks… this is about being on the front edge of a cultural shift that could give you a massive competitive advantage as a small business owner. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    34 min
  2. FEB 5

    Specialized Teachers = Stronger School | 7FMS152

    “How do I manage teachers with totally different specialties?” In this episode, we went deep into how to build a team with teachers that specialize in certain types of teaching, different age groups, etc. We also tackled an overlooked truth: Most schools struggle with hiring because they don’t have a clear hiring system. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    51 min
  3. JAN 29

    Keeping Your Summer Music Camp Staff Happy (w. Peira from BMF) | 7FMS151

    In this week’s podcast episode, Daniel and Nate are joined by Piera, co-owner of Brooklyn Music Factory, who shares the real X-factor behind their thriving summer camps. Here’s what we cover: Why teacher morale will make or break your studio’s successDefining the “energy” required for camp vs. regular lessonsSigns your staff is burning out (catch it before it happens)Peira’s process for keeping teachers motivated for eight straight weeksOther easy-to-implement tips Peira uses for staff meetings & more! - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    42 min
  4. JAN 22

    How to Get Your Families to Leave Reviews for Your Music School | 7FMS150

    In today’s episode, Daniel and Nate discuss the year-long campaign that helped Brooklyn Music Factory soar past their competitors with 101 Google reviews… making BMF the most-reviewed music school in ALL of New York City (not just Brooklyn). - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    33 min
  5. JAN 15

    Search Marketing for Music Schools (What’s New?) | 7FMS149

    Is your music school showing up where it matters most? In this first episode of the year, Daniel and Nate unpack what’s changed in search marketing, why it matters for your music school, and how to stay ahead of the curve in 2025. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    32 min
  6. 12/18/2024

    Best Practices for Music School Recitals | 7FMS148

    In our final episode of 2024, we invited a long-time friend and frequent guest of the show back on the pod. We sat down with Greg from Piano Express to unpack his systems for running recitals in a big music school. How do you handle a recital with hundreds of students? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    45 min
  7. 12/11/2024

    Powerful Communication Strategies for Your School | 7FMS147

    In this episode, we give a practical and emotional framework for communicating with parents. How to be bold, confident, and clear… And to lead with power! - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    22 min
  8. 12/04/2024

    Team Vacation Days and Studio Quality | 7FMS146

    “How do you handle time off requests from your team?” This was a question that one of our listeners sent in to us. Nate and I took some time to really explore this simple question in depth. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview ******* SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall… And if you are looking for a program that will: Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)… … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty. You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method). Click here for more information ******* SPONSOR - Big Music Games Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    50 min
5
out of 5
40 Ratings

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7-Figure Music School is a podcast for music school owners who want to create fantastic margins, hire energetic teachers, and leverage their team's time and talent to create a sustainable business. Join hosts Daniel Patterson, Founder & CEO of Grow Your Music Studio, and Nate Shaw, Co-founder & CEO of Brooklyn Music Factory, as you create YOUR 7-figure music school.

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