Comments on: Growing your studio… http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/ Tips and Resources for Private Music Teachers and Performers everywhere! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:26:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Power of Community « Music Teacher’s Helper Blog http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-122543 The Power of Community « Music Teacher’s Helper Blog Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:05:55 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-122543 [...] going to annual conventions of some kind (the Classical Singer Convention last year led me to implement quite a few business/marketing ideas – link to my MTH blog posting on the subject from July 2009 – to the end that my studio is [...] [...] going to annual conventions of some kind (the Classical Singer Convention last year led me to implement quite a few business/marketing ideas – link to my MTH blog posting on the subject from July 2009 – to the end that my studio is [...]

]]> By: Rachel Velarde http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-120485 Rachel Velarde Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:41 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-120485 Hi Amy! I am JUST now, after 14 years as a studio teacher, changing over to an LLC. This allows me to take my studio expenses out, before profits are figured, rather than do everything as a deduction on my taxes. It makes the division of money between "my" money & "the studio's" money more clear-cut. As you can tell, it's not a step I did immediately, but now, especially since I have more direct costs (advertising, internet, phone) that are specifically attributable to the studio, I want to be able to take those off the top. But, I HAVE had business liability insurance attached to my homeowners policy for years. This allows for injury, etc. to be covered. I would highly recommend looking into that. Best of luck! Hi Amy! I am JUST now, after 14 years as a studio teacher, changing over to an LLC. This allows me to take my studio expenses out, before profits are figured, rather than do everything as a deduction on my taxes. It makes the division of money between “my” money & “the studio’s” money more clear-cut. As you can tell, it’s not a step I did immediately, but now, especially since I have more direct costs (advertising, internet, phone) that are specifically attributable to the studio, I want to be able to take those off the top. But, I HAVE had business liability insurance attached to my homeowners policy for years. This allows for injury, etc. to be covered. I would highly recommend looking into that. Best of luck!

]]> By: Amy Mushall http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-120478 Amy Mushall Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:49:06 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-120478 This is a great resource - thanks for sharing the information from Cynthia's workshop. I'm in the process of starting a studio in my home and am trying figure out if I need an LLC or not. Do most teachers have one to protect themselves? I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on this topic! Thanks. This is a great resource – thanks for sharing the information from Cynthia’s workshop. I’m in the process of starting a studio in my home and am trying figure out if I need an LLC or not. Do most teachers have one to protect themselves? I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this topic! Thanks.

]]> By: Rachel Velarde http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-109626 Rachel Velarde Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:24:13 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-109626 Cynthia - thanks so much for the words of encouragement. You inspire me! All your great ideas have been (and are) so helpful in me building my studio in a professional BUSINESS-LIKE way! Making Music Magazine also has a blog that has some great reads in it at: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MakingMusicMag Cynthia – thanks so much for the words of encouragement. You inspire me! All your great ideas have been (and are) so helpful in me building my studio in a professional BUSINESS-LIKE way!
Making Music Magazine also has a blog that has some great reads in it at: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MakingMusicMag

]]> By: Cynthia Vaughn http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-109589 Cynthia Vaughn Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:47:35 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-109589 Re MAKING MUSIC MAGAZINE "Better Living Through Recreational Music Making" www.MakingMusicMag.com In the July/August issue there is a free one-year subscription offer on a tear off postcard: "Send in this card to start your FREE subscription and learn how recreational music making can lead to a happier, more balanced life." As an option to the mail-in card you can call 800-724-9700 ext 116 or visit the website: www.makingmusicmagazine.com/concir This offer is good for your students for a single subscription. To distribute multiple copies at your studio bi-monthly, talk directly to circulation, They'll even put you on their online map of "Where to find a copy" Thats free advertising for your studio! I print and afix labels with my studio logo, web URL and phone number and "Compliments of Magnolia Music Studio. I leave copies in my waiting area and information box. I also take a few free copies for church choir member to read and share. Bottom line-----they have some big time music industry advertisers like Sony and Korg. They need a big readership of moms and baby boomers to keep those advertisers so a free subscription benefits everyone. :-) I LOVE the content and mission of this magazine! I often read it cover to cover while my serious music journals are still in the shrink wrap. Recent articles (July/August): Rockin' Moms--Juggling Kids, Life, and Gigs Why Does Music Help us Relax? Its Science. Music Diplomacy-Drumming in Iraq Music From the Heart: a rewarding career in music therapy Re MAKING MUSIC MAGAZINE
“Better Living Through Recreational Music Making”
http://www.MakingMusicMag.com

In the July/August issue there is a free one-year subscription offer on a tear off postcard: “Send in this card to start your FREE subscription and learn how recreational music making can lead to a happier, more balanced life.”
As an option to the mail-in card you can call 800-724-9700 ext 116 or visit the website: http://www.makingmusicmagazine.com/concir

This offer is good for your students for a single subscription. To distribute multiple copies at your studio bi-monthly, talk directly to circulation, They’ll even put you on their online map of “Where to find a copy” Thats free advertising for your studio!
I print and afix labels with my studio logo, web URL and phone number and “Compliments of Magnolia Music Studio. I leave copies in my waiting area and information box. I also take a few free copies for church choir member to read and share.

Bottom line—–they have some big time music industry advertisers like Sony and Korg. They need a big readership of moms and baby boomers to keep those advertisers so a free subscription benefits everyone. :-)

I LOVE the content and mission of this magazine! I often read it cover to cover while my serious music journals are still in the shrink wrap. Recent articles (July/August):
Rockin’ Moms–Juggling Kids, Life, and Gigs
Why Does Music Help us Relax? Its Science.
Music Diplomacy-Drumming in Iraq
Music From the Heart: a rewarding career in music therapy

]]> By: Cynthia Vaughn http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-109587 Cynthia Vaughn Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:29:48 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-109587 Rachel, thanks for the great recap of my convention presentation. Wow! You were definitely paying attention. You've added some excellent suggestions of your own. I found your blog by doing something I recommend--Google yourself or your studio name once a week or so to see what comes up and how far down the listings your studio is in a generic online search. Thanks again for posting the convention info. I'll share it with teachers who couldn't join us in Chicago. I love your new logo and studio website. Terrific! Rachel, thanks for the great recap of my convention presentation. Wow! You were definitely paying attention. You’ve added some excellent suggestions of your own. I found your blog by doing something I recommend–Google yourself or your studio name once a week or so to see what comes up and how far down the listings your studio is in a generic online search.
Thanks again for posting the convention info. I’ll share it with teachers who couldn’t join us in Chicago.
I love your new logo and studio website. Terrific!

]]> By: Rachel Velarde http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-109526 Rachel Velarde Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:44:13 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-109526 I was told about this by Cynthia Vaughn. I too, couldn't find the info on the website & so emailed them and requested magazines. I received an email response, but haven't yet received magazines. I'm assuming that I'll get some soon - keep you updated! I was told about this by Cynthia Vaughn. I too, couldn’t find the info on the website & so emailed them and requested magazines. I received an email response, but haven’t yet received magazines. I’m assuming that I’ll get some soon – keep you updated!

]]> By: Wendy http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-109510 Wendy Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:00:23 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-109510 The Music Makers magazine....I could not find how to get a free subscription on their web site. It says it's $16.95 for six issues. I didn't see anything about "free." The Music Makers magazine….I could not find how to get a free subscription on their web site. It says it’s $16.95 for six issues. I didn’t see anything about “free.”

]]> By: Rachel Velarde http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-107761 Rachel Velarde Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:52:55 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-107761 A.J. & Amy - Glad you found many of these suggestions helpful! Most of what's at the top of the post is courtesy of the workshop I went to at the Classical Singer Convention with Cynthia Vaughn (www.magnoliamusic.com). She's fabulous & extraordinarily helpful. Passing on info to other teachers is ALWAYS a great idea. The more we cooperate amongst ourselves, the better everyone will be! Sarah - Thanks for the compliment on my personal website. I had that designed by a web designer, but I maintain it so he doesn't have to do every update. I would be more than willing to give you contact information for him, if you'd like. Please feel free to email me at rachel@velardevoice.com. Thanks!! Happy teaching everyone! Rachel A.J. & Amy – Glad you found many of these suggestions helpful! Most of what’s at the top of the post is courtesy of the workshop I went to at the Classical Singer Convention with Cynthia Vaughn (www.magnoliamusic.com). She’s fabulous & extraordinarily helpful. Passing on info to other teachers is ALWAYS a great idea. The more we cooperate amongst ourselves, the better everyone will be!
Sarah – Thanks for the compliment on my personal website. I had that designed by a web designer, but I maintain it so he doesn’t have to do every update. I would be more than willing to give you contact information for him, if you’d like. Please feel free to email me at rachel@velardevoice.com. Thanks!! Happy teaching everyone!
Rachel

]]> By: Sarah Luebke http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/growing-your-studio/comment-page-1/#comment-107751 Sarah Luebke Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:34:41 +0000 http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/?p=705#comment-107751 I love the format of your personal solo website. Did you create that yourself, or are you hosted by a service? Great ideas.... thanks!! I love the format of your personal solo website. Did you create that yourself, or are you hosted by a service? Great ideas…. thanks!!

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