179 - Business Networking the Not Obnoxious Way with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
I first interviewed today's guest, Stephanie Bonte-Lebair back in Episode 025. The focus of that interview was about how she rebranded her voice studio to attract a more profitable niche, but in telli...
18 Feb 43min
178 - 2026 Tax Season Kickoff with Charles Harris, CPA
Welcome back! It's January, which means tax season is officially upon us—so today I'm sitting down with CPA Charles Harris to kick things off. We're covering the basics—who needs to file, what to know...
28 Jan 17min
177 - From "Safe Job" to Sustainable Studio with Danielle Ingram
Is independent teaching actually a stable career for music teachers? In this episode, Andrea talks with Danielle Ingram, a former school music teacher who left a classroom job to build a sustainable, ...
14 Jan 1h 9min
176 - Building a Flexible Music Career Through Recessions, COVID, and Beyond with Barbara Siesel and Keith Torgan
Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a super fun conversation I had a few years ago. I'm talking to two musicians about how they've made a career in music over the last 15 years. I think their story il...
17 Dec 202555min
175 - How Guitars 4 Vets Scaled to 100+ Chapters to Bring the Healing Power of Music to Veterans with Bernie Kampf
This week, as we observe Veteran's Day in the US, I'm honored to be talking to a Vietnam Veteran and guitar teacher for a non-profit organization that aims to brighten the lives of veterans who suffer...
12 Nov 202536min
174 - The Power of Steady Creativity: Growing a Second Income Stream Through Self-Publishing with James Michael Stevens
If you've ever wondered whether the music you compose or arrange for your students could become more than a creative outlet—maybe even a second income stream—this episode is for you. My guest, James M...
5 Nov 202548min
173 -Rethinking Lessons, Branding, and Belonging in Your Studio with Leischen Moore
Today I'm talking to the owner of a boutique voice studio about how she rebranded her studio to make it more about her students and less about her. You'll hear all about how she introduced the new bra...
22 Okt 202529min
172 - How to Plan Recitals That Showcase More Than Just Skill with Janna Williamson
In this episode, I'm talking with pianist and educator Janna Williamson about how she prepares her students and studio for recital season. I wanted to talk with Janna specifically because she's a teac...
15 Okt 202548min
