100 episodes

Are you a music studio owner or instructor looking to grow your music teaching business? This podcast will teach you how to apply marketing and business fundamentals so you can get more music students for longer.

Music Lessons and Marketing Dave Simon

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 29 Ratings

Are you a music studio owner or instructor looking to grow your music teaching business? This podcast will teach you how to apply marketing and business fundamentals so you can get more music students for longer.

    A Rare Opportunity to Work with Dave Simon | EP 232

    A Rare Opportunity to Work with Dave Simon | EP 232

    Join Dave as he delves into the essentials of effective leadership in the music education business. He explores the importance of mentorship, both in having a mentor and being one.
     
    Discover how these relationships can transform your business approach and provide deeper insights. Dave shares a personal story about making tough decisions with a mentor’s guidance and introduces a rare opportunity to work with him directly. Tune in to learn how to establish strong systems and a robust marketing plan to drive growth in your music school.
     
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    A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part III | EP 231

    A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part III | EP 231

    Many music schools prefer hiring instructors with advanced degrees, but U-Rock Music School’s focus on mentoring and hiring teenager stands out. In this episode, I speak with Daniela Guglieta, a parent from U-Rock. She shared her positive experience with teenage instructors and her initial reaction to her child’s 17-year-old teacher.
     
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    A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part II | Ep 230

    A Cure to the Music Teacher Shortage Part II | Ep 230

    Join Dave as he explores the innovative solution to music teacher shortages with Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen from U-Rock Music School. Discover their unique approach to staffing their school with teenage teachers and the challenges and rewards they encounter along the way.
     
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    How to Lead During a Crisis | EP 229

    How to Lead During a Crisis | EP 229

    Join Dave as he delves into the essentials of effective leadership in the face of adversity. He explores how to navigate crises with composure and clarity. Discover the pivotal role of leadership in business, especially during crises.
     
    From weathering the storm of recession to navigating the uncharted waters of a global pandemic, Dave uncovers valuable lessons on staying emotionally detached, making informed decisions, and empowering your team. Tune in to learn practical strategies for honing your leadership skills and leading your business through turbulent times.
     
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    5 Limiting Beliefs That Could be Hurting Your Music School | EP 228

    5 Limiting Beliefs That Could be Hurting Your Music School | EP 228

    Join Dave as he shares the top challenges music school owners face and how to overcome them. Based on insights from a recent Music Lessons and Marketing Facebook group poll, Dave identifies five common limiting beliefs among music school owners, such as not enjoying the business side or feeling inadequate with technology. Reflecting on his own experience, Dave breaks down each belief and offers practical strategies for tackling them.
     
    Discover why disliking the business aspect doesn’t have to hold you back and how to delegate tasks effectively to focus on growth. Learn how to afford an assistant even on a tight budget and why investing in help can propel your school forward. Dave also discusses overcoming tech challenges and getting started with marketing, providing actionable steps for school owners to boost their marketing efforts effectively.
     
    Tune in to gain valuable insights into overcoming common hurdles in running a music school and learn how to thrive in the competitive landscape of music education.
     
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    An Instagram Ads Strategy For Group Classes | EP 227

    An Instagram Ads Strategy For Group Classes | EP 227

    Ready to dive into the world of Instagram advertising with Danny Thompson? In this episode, he's spilling all the secrets on how to rock Instagram ads and supercharge your advertising game. We'll talk about fixing those pesky advertising problems and using what you learn to make your campaigns shine in today's fast-paced digital world.
     
    So, Danny's really getting into the nuts and bolts of digital advertising. It's not just about catchy words; there's a whole science to making ads and hitting the right people. Sure, you could hire someone else to handle it, but knowing how it works gives you the power to steer your campaigns like a pro. Level up your advertising game today!
     
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

pert2u ,

Dave gives great advice I can use!

It’s great to listen to Dave’s podcast! I get good advice that I can use right away. Or sometimes he gives me something to think about! Either way, a great listen for music schools!

StefanoDrums ,

Great advice

Dave always delivers amazingly useful business advice, not only for music schools, but useful for business in general. I look forward to every episode. Thanks, Dave.

Pollorball20000 ,

Best Podcast For Music Business Owners!

Not enough can be said about Dave. He's a seasoned pro giving excellent advice on what is working now in the music lessons space right now. There is no better music lessons business podcast out there. Keep up the great work!

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