Guitars & Granola Bars

I never fully appreciated the proverb “necessity is the mother of invention” until I became a business owner. It didn’t take long to realize that there are busy seasons in a private practice and teaching studio, and then there are slow seasons. Very, very slow seasons.

Summer just happens to be the slowest of all, which has made it absolutely necessary to create new revenue streams in the form of programs, classes, and online courses.

In this episode, Jaime and I are talking all about the opportunities we’ve created in our businesses...what’s worked, what’s completely failed, lessons we’ve learned, and how we’ve been able to fill in the gaps during otherwise slow seasons.

Let’s continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at http://guitarsandgranolabars.com or email me, [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

In Episode 70, Jaime and I are chatting all about the evolution of our musical lives: where we got our start as musicians, how we made music before becoming music therapists and before having kids, and how things have changed throughout the years since.

How does music play a role in YOUR life outside of your work? Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at https://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected]. Thanks so much for listening!

This week it’s just me, recording a solo episode for the first time since the beginning of the summer. I’ve been having so much fun chatting with my co-host, Jaime, and I hope you’ve been enjoying our episodes together, too.

But in today’s episode, I want to address a topic that I haven’t talked much about publicly, hence this week’s title. The confession I’m about to make is one that I’ve held back from sharing because honestly, I’ve been a little scared to, especially amongst my fellow music therapists.

I’ve been putting it off for a while, but I feel like there’s no better time than now. I started this podcast because I wanted a place to have honest conversations about the intersection of my professional and personal lives, and that’s exactly what today’s episode is.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected]. Thanks so much for listening!

A common theme of summer is TRAVEL. It’s one of my favorite things to do, but it can also be a bit stressful, whether you’re traveling with or without your family.

In this episode of the podcast, Jaime and I are talking all about how we handle both kinds of travel -- as moms and as business owners.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at http://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected]. Thanks so much for listening!

There is a whole lot of crossover when it comes to being both a music therapist and a mom...especially when you teach early childhood classes and have young children. Jaime and I can check both of those boxes, and have a whole lot of experience playing both the role of music class teacher and mom at the same time.

In Episode 67 of the Guitars & Granola Bars podcast, we talk all about having our own kids attend our music classes: the benefits, the drawbacks, the funny and memorable moments. This episode is a fun one whether or not you’ve played these dual roles yourself!

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at http://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected]. Thanks so much for listening!

Fun fact: both my co-host Jaime and I are total "Disney people" and have been from an early age. As a result, Disney has played a huge role in our lives, from taking Disney vacations, to using Disney songs in our music therapy and early childhood work, to sharing the love with our own children.

In Episode 66 of the Guitars & Granola Bars podcast, we talk about our favorite ways to incorporate Disney music into our classes and sessions along with our favorite personal Disney experiences.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at http://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected]. Thanks so much for listening!

Children’s books play a huge role in both our work as music therapists and our home life with our own kids. In Episode 65 of the podcast, Jaime and I talk about how we put them to use with our young students and clients, and also how they fit into our family lives.

Additionally, we discuss our favorite children’s books for both settings, all of which we’ve compiled in a list just for you as a free download. Visit https://listenlearnmusic.com/ggb65 to grab our list of must-have children's books for work and home!

Summer can be a tricky time for working moms. Our school-aged kids are out of school, everyone’s schedules are out of wack, and life as we know it goes a little haywire.

In this episode, Jaime and I talk about our plans for this summer and how we tackle this time of year in order to stay productive, keep everyone happy, and have fun (a tall order, we know).

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at http://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected].

You can also find me on Instagram, @rachelrambach and @listenlearnmusic. I would love to connect with you!

Let me introduce you to the newest voice of the Guitars & Granola Bars podcast! In this episode, I ask Jaime allllll the questions so that you can get to know her better. She fills us in on her professional background, family life, favorite life hacks for working moms, and much more.

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at https://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected].

You can also find me on Instagram, @rachelrambach and @listenlearnmusic. I would love to connect with you!

Thank you so much for joining me here on Guitars & Granola Bars. I’m your host, Rachel Rambach, and this podcast is for women like me who are balancing a career they love with being a mom.

If you’ve been a listener of the Guitars & Granola Bars podcast in the past, then you know it’s been a hot minute since I recorded a new episode. This has always been a passion project for me, and I wanted to wait until I had the time and space to do this right.

Good news: that time is now! In this episode, I talk about my plans for the podcast and share an exciting announcement. It's going to be an exciting season, and I'm so glad you're along for the ride!

Let's continue the conversation in the comments of the show notes page over at https://guitarsandgranolabars.com or you can always email me, [email protected].

You can also find me on Instagram, @rachelrambach and @listenlearnmusic. I would love to connect with you!