CPTP090: How to Grow Your Studio Like a Pro with Daniel Patterson

When Daniel Patterson's studio wasn't magically full three months after graduating college, he realised he had a thing or two to learn about marketing. So he set about finding out everything he could about advertising and growing a music studio.

Daniel now shares what he learnt with other teachers on his blog. If you're looking to grow your studio, he's the man to listen to. He knows what works.

Take a listen to find out how to grow your studio and differentiate yourself in a crowded market, why group teaching might deserve a second look, and what advertising methods are best for music teachers.

Transcript

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In this episode, you’ll learn

• How Daniel first got into the world of studio marketing
• Why it's better to take ownership of business issues
• How group teaching could make you a better teacher
• The best way to get started teaching groups
• What Daniel has learned from his mistakes over the years
• Why online advertising is the best choice for most teachers
• What prospective piano parents actually want
• How to get great testimonials for your website
• How to target your advertising and appeal to your ideal clients

Links Mentioned

• Grow Your Music Studio (Daniel's blog)
• Planning Your First Summer Camp with Jennifer Foxx
• Scaling Your Summer Camp
• The Testimonial Technique: A Simple Way to Grow Your Studio

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Do you need to grow your studio?

Are you happy with the studio size you have? Have you considered going to group teaching to fit in more students?

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