Rock School Proprietor: Podcast for Music School Owners

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Rock School Proprietor podcast. So much fun. John is a masterful interviewer who cares deeply about helping kids fall in love with music through playing with their peers. Highly recommend being a guest or a listener!

There’s no shortage of garbage marketing advice out there -- so it was great to sit down with John and cut through the noise. Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated or gross. It just takes self-awareness, a clear sense of what makes your studio awesome, and the guts to say it out loud. John’s doing solid work in this space, and I’m glad there are folks like him pushing the conversation forward.

The show is not just about business tips (although there are plenty of those) it’s about building a music community that’s sustainable, human, and driven by purpose. John brings this grounded business mindset, and Mandy balances it with warmth and creativity. If you’re a music teacher or school owner looking for honest, real talk about running and growing a music program, this podcast is such a gem.

John has a clear knowledge of the industry and its challenges in the past and today. He’s well researched, asks interesting questions, and pushes back on things to make for a more interesting interview. We had a really awesome conversation. One that I could have learnt from when I was struggling with my music school. Thanks for all you're doing in the industry!!