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84: Mindset & Habits – Productivity for Studio Owners

In this conversation, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) explore the intricacies...

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83: Shana Pistilli | Embracing Neurodiversity in Music Education

In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) interviews Shana Pistilli, founder of the Rubato School of Music,...

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82: Lessons Learned from Hiring Mistakes

 In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) get real...

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81: Melanie Bowes | KeyNotes & Teaching Music for Lifelong Impact

In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) speaks with Melanie Bowes, music educator and founder of the...

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80: How Greg Hipskind Built a Lasting Music School Legacy

In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) reflect on the...

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79: How Educating Parents Can Strengthen Your Music School

 In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) discuss the...

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78: Sam Lellouche | Building Opus1 for Music School Management

 In this episode John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) speaks with Sam Lellouche, founder of lesson studio management...

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77: Lauren Bateman | The Grind Behind YouTube Success

On this episode John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) talk with Lauren...

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76: Reflections & Aspirations — A 2026 Blueprint for Music School Success

In this episode, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) reflect on their...

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Meet The Host John Kozicki

With nearly 20 years of experience teaching private lessons and facilitating rock band programs, Kozicki has seen firsthand the benefits of a more dynamic, experiential approach to music lessons. Having built two successful rock schools from the ground up – from opening, to operating, and selling – he has years of experience in nearly every aspect of running a music lesson business.

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