New Harmony Podcast – Music Studio Startup

New Harmony

A podcast featuring thoughtful conversations with music teachers, striving to live in wellness and balance as business owners.

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Meet the Host: Amy Elmore

PIANO TEACHER · STUDIO OWNER · LICENSED MARRIAGE/FAMILY THERAPIST

Hi! I’m Amy, I love a warm drink, cozy space, and deep conversations over delicious food!

I also love helping piano teachers go from feeling confused and alone to feeling confident and supported, so they can get back to doing what they do best…teach!

Amy Elmore

New Harmony Podcast Host

005B – 5 Tell Tale Signs That Perfectionism is Slowing You Down and Causing Procrastination: Part B with Michelle Lynne

June 22, 2023

grace, grit, perfectionism, studio management

Summary Today we are finishing our New Harmony series with an intimate interview with pianist Michelle Lynne. The multi-talented Michelle is a piano teacher, composer, as well as co-founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind. In this episode we will cover: Michelle’s viral “Killing Perfectionism in Classical Challenge” Inviting your audience to your work process Fear…

005A – 5 Tell Tale Signs That Perfectionism is Slowing You Down and Causing Procrastination: Part A

June 20, 2023

perfectionism, studio management

Summary Perfectionism. We have been friends for far too long. Procrastination. Fear. Uncertainty. All can point to a root of perfectionism. Today, we are continuing our miniseries with Amy Elmore on mindset for music teachers and talking about perfectionism. Questions for Reflection Do you think of yourself as a perfectionist? What are your signs and…

004B – Grit & Grace: the Mindset of Balancing Hard Work & Meaningful Rest: Part B with Jim Elmore

June 15, 2023

grace, grit, studio management

Summary Today we have a very special episode on the topic of Grit & Grace. Today’s guest is not only well versed in maintaining a healthy mindset, he also has experience in helping people balance gritty hard work as well as giving themselves the grace of meaningful rest. In addition to a lifelong career…

004A – Grit & Grace: the Mindset of Balancing Hard Work & Meaningful Rest: Part A

June 13, 2023

grace, grit, studio management

Summary I think what gets hard is that, as music teachers, we know the benefits and value of both working and resting, but when we are doing one, we are feeling guilty about not doing the other. Some of us might say, “But I love my work!” I fall into that camp a lot, but…

003B – 4 Causes for Music Teachers Overwhelm and 3 Ways to Tackle Burnout & Stress: Part B with Darla Morfin

June 8, 2023

communication, studio management

Summary Today we are continuing our discussion on how to handle challenging conversations with your student’s parents with Sonia Poon. Sonia is a music studio owner in Canada. She has been a music studio owner since 2001. She will be sharing her insights on how to manage the communication and relationship between students, teachers, and…

003A – 4 Causes for Music Teachers Overwhelm and 3 Ways to Tackle Burnout & Stress: Part A

June 6, 2023

burnout, overwhelm, stress, studio management

Summary This week’s topic is on burnout and overwhelm. The signs and symptoms, results, the long-lasting effects, and hopefully some ideas towards the cure for you. As teachers who work with people daily, constant conflicts that might arise with students or studio families can lead to emotional fatigue. The uncertainty of not knowing to address…

002B – 4 Strategies for Music Teachers to Tackle Challenging Conversations with Students’ Parents: Part B with Sonia Poon

June 1, 2023

communication, studio management

002A – 4 Strategies for Music Teachers to Tackle Challenging Conversations with Students’ Parents: Part A

May 30, 2023

communication, studio management

Summary I often feel we are not in the music-teaching business, but in the people business. Sometimes it can feel like people are harder to learn than the instrument itself. But often it’s the people who will make or break our business. One of the first steps in feeling confident in our business is having…

001B – Goal Setting Tips for Music Teachers: Part B

May 25, 2023

goals

Today we’re continuing to explore the topic of goal-setting, but I’m taking it into the real world through a conversation with Andrea Miller, a piano teacher and host of the Music Studio Startup podcast as we do a check-in on our goals for the year. Connect with Amy Instagram: @amy_elmore_coaching Instagram: @keys_to_priase_studio Website: keystopraise.com Connect with Andrea…