For years, I had one problem at my music school that drove me crazy. I could always tell which kids were most likely to quit, and it wasn't the ones who hated music. It was the ones who never got the…
In today's episode, I sit down with Kelly Bennett, co-owner of Valencia School of Music in Westfield, New Jersey, to talk about something a lot of school owners get wrong about their youngest…
In this episode, I talk about something that completely changed how I run my music school: the war room. If you've ever felt like you're constantly reacting instead of actually leading your business,…
In this episode, I talk about something that happens in almost every music school at some point. A great teacher, sometimes your best one, tells you no. You ask them to take on something new, and they…
In this episode, I sit down with John Kozicki and Mandy York, hosts of the Rock School Proprietor podcast, and we get into something every music school owner deals with whether they realize it or not.…
In this episode, I sit down with Brady Davies, who went from teaching zero instruments himself to building nine music schools and eventually merging his company with Ensemble Performing Arts. We talk…
In this episode, Dave delves into the surprising power of using pain in marketing. Discover how this strategy can capture attention, build trust, and drive sales. Learn from real-world examples and…
What does brand and branding even mean? In this episode, Dave shares how to incorporate branding into your marketing strategy. davesimonsmusic.com