If you've ever Googled “do I need an LLC for my studio?” and closed your laptop five minutes later… you're not alone. Setting up the business side of your studio can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Business Building 101 walks you through the key decisions to make your business legit—like choosing a legal structure, separating your finances, and understanding your tax responsibilities. And yes—sometimes it's worth calling in a professional. We’ll help you understand when it makes...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
You didn’t choose music teaching because you love thinking about policies, tax forms, or profit margins. But if you want a music studio that supports your life—not just drains your energy—it has to also work as a business. That’s where Business Building 101 comes in. This 12-module course walks you through the foundational steps of building a strong, sustainable studio—from setting up an LLC to creating a budget that actually works. And this time, you don’t have to go it alone. When you join...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
view this email Business Building 101 — summer cohort forming now! If you're ready to start or revamp your studio with a solid business foundation, this course was made for you. We’re forming a new cohort now, kicking things off on June 2. In Business Building 101, we’ll tackle the essential questions every music studio owner faces, like: 🎯 How do I set my rates with confidence? 📋 How do I create (and enforce) studio policies that stop makeup lesson chaos? 📆 How do I protect my income during...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Did you hear? Music Studio Startup is partnering with Charles Harris, CPA, to offer tax prep services designed specifically for music studio owners! Charles's professional life has been in accounting, but he started college as a music major, so he "gets it." Meet Charles in our podcast interview. Learn more about our professional tax and accounting services.
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, there! Here's your opportunity to shape the tools you use in your studio. A while back on the podcast, I interviewed David Smolover - a serial entrepreneur in the music ed space and Founder/CEO of the incredible MatchMySound music assessment app. It was fun to hear David's story, especially how responding to a random cold email ultimately led to starting MatchMySound and bringing some truly ground-breaking technology to the market. (Seriously, guys. This app listens to a student's...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, there! Last week's Teacher Talk with on how to teacher concertos was super interesting. Janna is such a wealth of knowledge on this topic and it was a delight to have her join us. This week we're taking things back to my jam: business! I've got a list of business FAQs to get us started (like "What's an LLC???"), but but I'm really more interested in hearing the questions you bring. We can talk accounting, taxes, biz structures, systems, insurance, tech, all the things! Teacher Talk: Wed....
almost 4 years ago • 1 min read