Be Sharp Music Studio Podcast
Episode #001 - Why is Starting so hard?
What to expect in this episode:
· My Origin story
· Why am I podcasting? / Who am I talking to?
· 4 things to consider whenever you start something
Since this is the “start” of the podcast, thought I would talk about how I got “started” – My Origin Story
Where it all started
· I started piano at 6
o Hated even minute of it.
o Didn’t progress as I should or could have. Big Note Books
· My sister more stubborn… at age 12.
o Until…I started teaching at age 13. On my Birthday.
o Little Daniel (big dreams-play every song)
o Wasn’t a good teacher. I had my doubts in myself but I kept teaching.
· It’s going on 17 years now that I’ve been seeing students and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
o Sometimes I forgot when I’m teaching that people are paying more money for it because I would almost do it for free. But the money is nice. J
o I’ve just recently tallied the number of students: 115 And it’s more now. (I’ve touched, changed, impacted with the love for music, they will never be the same)
· And that’s what it’s about.
o Sharing, helping and growing music in the lives of those I teach.
· It all has to start somewhere.
Why am I doing a podcast? / Who am I talking to?
· I love helping others grow and improve themselves. That’s why I love teaching piano.
· I want to hope you grow yourself, your students and your studio.
· Who am I talking to:
o Knows/understand music
o Has had music training (either privately or through schooling)
o Is currently teaching or would like to start teaching music privately
o Needs help with the business side of running a studio
o Has 10-40 students
o Earns $1,000-$4,000/mth ($12,000-$48,000/yr)
o Is mildly tech-savvy (you’re listening to a podcast…so that qualifies you) J
o Working by them self or along-side a small group of other teachers
o Wants to improve them self and their studio
o Wants to take their business to the next level of awesomeness
· If that is you, keep listening…this podcast and the website (BeSharpMusicStudio.com) is custom tailored to you.
4 things to consider about starting something
· The first step is the hardest
o Everything is new
o Nothing is familiar
o Steep learn curve
· Good things take time and work
o My brother-in-law: “The right thing is always the hardest thing to do”
o Planted a garden: we have to wait and tend the soil every day for several months before we reap any benefits from it.
· Your biggest enemy is You
o You are going to have to be fully convinced (or have an awesome sister)
o T-shirt: “don’t believe everything you think”
o Let the past be the past. Live in the now.
· Not everyone will support you
o Thankfully I was surrounded with a lot of encouragement and support
o But seek out others with similar ideas or goals. Use this website as a means of connecting with others. Which leads me to my final thought…
It’s your turn…
· What would you add to this podcast?
· How would you finish: “Starting so hard because ___”?
· What hardship have you dealt with that has helped you grow?
· Please leave a comment below and share your thoughts. I would love to hear from you.
Thank you so much for tuning in, and remember,
· To “Be Sharp” as Grow Yourself, Your Students and Studio.
· Till next time, take care.