August 06, 2025

54: Nicole Kovar | In-Home Lessons & the Mobile Studio Model

38 minutes

In this enlightening episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, hosts John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) are joined by Nicole Kovar, founder of Piano and More. They discuss the ins and outs of operating a mobile music lessons school that only offers in-home private lessons. Discover how Nicole breaks geographic barriers by sending instructors to students' homes throughout Northern Virginia, making music accessible to everyone.

In this episode:

The unique challenges of promoting community and culture in the in-home private lesson environment

Considerations for safety of both students and instructors in the absence of a brick and mortar studio location

Nicole's inspiring initiative, "Play It Forward," dedicated to providing free instruments and lessons to families in need

The pros and cons of establishing your studio as a non-profit organization, which Nicole has done with Piano and More.

If you've contemplated how to navigate in-home lessons and set up a mobile studio, this episode dives deep into the challenges and rewards.

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By John Kozicki

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