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Your Music Library: What You Need Your First Year of Teaching Voice

July 6, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

You’ve just opened up your own voice studio and started to advertise. Maybe you’ve even booked your first couple of students. Then the reality hits. . . what on earth are we going to sing? Here’s all the things they didn’t tell you in that vocal repertoire class you took.…

Sanity Saving Studio Policies

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

When you are your own boss, it is easy to fall into the trap of making exceptions for “just one kid” or “just this once.” A studio policy lays out the expectations for the year, reinforces your professional image, and gives you something to fall back on when parents want…

18 Ways to Recruit New Music Students

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016 By Kristen Raney

Kristen Raney

Want to get new students and fill up your studio? Me too! Word of mouth is still the best way, but what do you do when you're just starting out? I've compiled a comprehensive list of advertising strategies online, in print, and in person. (more…)