There's a global shift among piano teachers to start taking their studios more seriously. Many teachers are now taking care of their businesses and no longer see this as just a "hobby" or a side job. This is a profession.

And with that comes all the trappings a small business needs like invoices, expense tracking, efficient scheduling and fee structures. How can we handle all of it and still have time to improve our teaching and invest in professional development?

That's what Todd Whaley is here to help us with. We're going to reveal the biggest mistakes teachers make when it comes to the business of running a piano studio, and what you could be doing differently.

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Thank you for Tuning In!

There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, and I’m grateful that you’ve chosen mine.

Whether you’re at the gym, on the bike or in the car, I know that you and your students will get lots out of what you learn in the long run.

Are you being kind to yourself when it comes to your billing?

Do you have automated systems in place? Do you sometimes make your fee structures more complicated than they need to be?