Music Studio Startup is dedicated to helping independent music teachers build strong, sustainable businesses. Whether you’re teaching part-time from your living room or managing a multi-teacher studio, we’re here to support your entrepreneurial journey with practical tools, expert insights, and a community that gets what you’re doing. Our emails are crafted for music teachers who want to approach their studio like a business—without losing sight of their passion for teaching. Inside, you'll find actionable tips on topics like setting rates, managing finances, hiring help, marketing your studio, and building systems to reduce overwhelm. If you’re a new teacher just getting started, a seasoned pro looking to grow, or a studio owner who feels stuck and is ready for the next level, you’ll find clarity, encouragement, and real-world strategies here. Subscribe to the Music Studio Startup email list and get the business support you didn’t learn in music school—so you can run a studio you love and make a living doing it.
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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 practice and provides immediate feedback on their pitch, tempo, and timing. It's so cool!) I'm excited about MatchMySound and what it offers teachers who want to expand their reach, so when David's team reached out and said they were working on something new for music teachers, of course I was on board. Here's where you get involved! MatchMySound is conducting a Teacher Survey to get our input on what our studios and students need. The survey is quick (about 5 min) and your insights will help build a more engaging future for aspiring music students. Would you be willing to share your thoughts?
Andrea & the MSS Team P.S. If you missed the interview with David and the MatchMySound story, you can listen here! |
Music Studio Startup
Music Studio Startup is dedicated to helping independent music teachers build strong, sustainable businesses. Whether you’re teaching part-time from your living room or managing a multi-teacher studio, we’re here to support your entrepreneurial journey with practical tools, expert insights, and a community that gets what you’re doing. Our emails are crafted for music teachers who want to approach their studio like a business—without losing sight of their passion for teaching. Inside, you'll find actionable tips on topics like setting rates, managing finances, hiring help, marketing your studio, and building systems to reduce overwhelm. If you’re a new teacher just getting started, a seasoned pro looking to grow, or a studio owner who feels stuck and is ready for the next level, you’ll find clarity, encouragement, and real-world strategies here. Subscribe to the Music Studio Startup email list and get the business support you didn’t learn in music school—so you can run a studio you love and make a living doing it.
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