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Yiyi Ku, an experienced piano teacher in Christchurch, New Zealand, shares this new idea for piano student practice motivation. Have you thought of this?

How did Music Teacher’s Helper become Duet Partner? What’s in store for Duet Partner? Why are we so dedicated to helping music teachers run their businesses effectively and efficiently? In this recent interview with Music Studio Startup’s Andrea Miller, our Duet CEO Neylan answers these questions and more.

Episode 2 of Setting Up An Independent Music Teaching Studio is now available to Duet subscribers! This month, Brittany Gardner talks about the role of structure in making sure our studios thrive.

Have you ever considered how mindset and confidence impact your music teaching? Musicians innately believe in consistent improvement. In our own young lives, we attended weekly lessons, participated in school ensembles, searched out extracurricular opportunities, and relied on mentors regularly. This belief in consistent growth is often referred to as a “growth mindset” – a set of beliefs and values that business owners and entrepreneurs strive for. 

Sara Campbell of Savvy Music Studio coaching has worked with hundreds of music teachers to create customized branding foundations, business plans and marketing and social media strategies. So she is the perfect person to guide us on how to set up systems that take the drudgery out of running a small business.