January 28, 2026

79: How Educating Parents Can Strengthen Your Music School

36 minutes

In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) discuss the importance of educating parents in music lessons. They explore various strategies for setting expectations, providing feedback, and reinforcing learning. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication with parents, the role of repetition in learning, and the balance between reading music and playing by ear. They also highlight the evolving nature of parent education and the significance of building confidence through group learning.

Areas of focus:

Educating parents is crucial for successful music lessons.

Setting clear expectations helps align student and parent goals.

Repetition aids in the retention of information for both kids and parents.

Feedback and anecdotes can enhance parent engagement.

Building confidence in students often comes from group learning experiences.

Effective communication strategies are essential for parent education.

Understanding progress in music can be challenging for parents.

Balancing reading music and playing by ear is important for student development.

Parent education strategies should evolve over time.

Encouraging parents to let go of expectations can foster a better learning environment.

Building a great music school and studio business happens when we focus our education on students and their parents.

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