Keeping Your Summer Music Camp Staff Happy (w. Peira from BMF) [7FMS Ep. #151]

by Daniel Patterson
We have done a number of episodes on summer camp in the past…

If you’d like to review those episodes, just go to the “Summer Camp” category on our free episode guide.

We have covered many aspects of running a summer camp:

  1. Marketing
  2. Curriculum
  3. Logistics
  4. Hiring

But, there’s a topic that we have not covered:

➡️ Keeping your staff happy and energized all summer long.

Because tired, burnt-out teachers = cranky campers = unhappy parents = bad reviews.

In this week’s podcast episode, Daniel and Nate are joined by Piera, co-owner of Brooklyn Music Factory, who shares the real X-factor behind their thriving summer camps.

Click below to listen to the episode.

Or, check out the video version of the podcast:
 

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

  • Why teacher morale will make or break your studio’s success
  • Defining the “energy” required for camp vs. regular lessons
  • Signs your staff is burning out (catch it before it happens)
  • Peira’s process for keeping teachers motivated for eight straight weeks
  • Other easy-to-implement tips Peira uses for staff meetings & more!

Thanks so much for tuning in!

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And – if you’d like to drop us a note, ask a question, or inquire about growing your music school… You can do so by contacting us here.

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Daniel Patterson is a private teacher, writer, and marketing consultant for music schools. He began teaching in 2004. He co-founded and led marketing operations for a summer music camp that sees over 200 children each summer.

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