The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

399: Assess, Plan & Execute with Tara Wright: Create a Mind Map


Listen Later

Today, we’re diving into the power of mind mapping —a simple yet transformative tool to help you organize your thoughts, brainstorm ideas, and plan effectively. We’ll explore how to take all those swirling ideas in your head and turn them into a clear, actionable plan. Whether you're tackling personal goals, studio projects, or career ambitions, mind mapping can bring clarity and direction to your life. Grab a piece of paper and join me as we assess, plan, and execute with this creative strategy!
  • What is mind mapping?
  • Tara explains how mind mapping is a nonlinear framework centered around a main idea.
  • She shares her personal mind map for 2022, outlining career and studio goals.
  • Importance of breaking big goals into smaller tasks for better manageability.
  • How she assigns monthly themes to achieve her goal of creating 52 teaching resources.

  • Links Mentioned
    • Mind Mapping Handout

    • About Tara Wright
      Tara Wright is an Education and Operations Director, Creative Strategist, and Music Educator who helps music educators transform their teaching studios and businesses through innovative strategies, clear processes, and actionable tools. Known for her no-fluff advice, Tara blends creative thinking with real-world solutions to make complex systems simple and effective.
      With over 20 years of teaching experience and 10+ years in operations management, Tara brings expertise in branding, copywriting, and process improvement to the music industry. She has overseen the creation of impactful content, from managing digital media platforms to developing professional training materials. Tara’s work inspires music educators to build thriving studios while balancing creativity with practicality.
      Tara’s certifications include Google Project Management, Google Workspace Administration, and Google E-commerce Marketing. She also holds degrees in photography, music education, genetic engineering, and marketing, which fuel her unique approach to problem-solving and innovation.
      When not optimizing workflows or mentoring teams, Tara raises ostriches, Great Danes, and other two- and four-legged friends on her farm near St. Louis. You’ll often find her taking her Jeep off-road or exploring a new hobby because learning is her ultimate joy. Tara’s advice is grounded in experience and designed to inspire action. Whether it’s simplifying studio operations, enhancing marketing strategies, or sparking creativity, Tara’s solutions resonate with educators ready to grow.
      Thank you for tuning in!
      Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you.
      If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show.
      Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Mondays weekly.
      TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial
      Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast listener, I’d like to offer you a special chance to try our community free for 14 days. You can access a treasure trove of teaching resources, professional development courses, and creative lesson ideas. Click the link below to access your exclusive 14-day free trial for our Studio Membership.
      TOPMUSICPRO MEMBERSHIP 14-DAY FREE TRIAL
      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' PodcastBy Tim Topham

      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8

      4.8

      128 ratings


      More shows like The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

      View all
      The Amy Porterfield Show by Amy Porterfield

      The Amy Porterfield Show

      4,573 Listeners

      ADHD Experts Podcast by ADDitude

      ADHD Experts Podcast

      1,322 Listeners

      Why That Worked  – Presented by StoryBrand.ai by StoryBrand.ai

      Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.ai

      1,925 Listeners

      Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast by Clutterbug

      Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast

      2,023 Listeners

      Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs by Andrea Miller

      Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

      40 Listeners

      The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers by Nicola Cantan

      The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers

      59 Listeners

      The Rachel Cruze Show by Ramsey Network

      The Rachel Cruze Show

      3,745 Listeners

      Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning by Ashley Danyew

      Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning

      20 Listeners

      Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock by Christina Whitlock

      Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

      45 Listeners

      The Piano Pantry Podcast by Amy Chaplin

      The Piano Pantry Podcast

      41 Listeners

      The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

      The Mel Robbins Podcast

      20,604 Listeners

      TopMusic Piano Podcast by Tim Topham

      TopMusic Piano Podcast

      8 Listeners

      The Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast by Jaclyn Mrozek

      The Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast

      13 Listeners

      The Jefferson Fisher Podcast by Civility Media

      The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

      8,054 Listeners

      TopMusic AI Podcast by Tim Topham

      TopMusic AI Podcast

      0 Listeners