How to Choose Camps, Programs, and Curriculums for Your Music School [7FMS Ep. #159]

by Daniel Patterson

Every year, music school owners wrestle with the same big question: What curriculum should I use?

There are more options than ever—traditional books, digital programs, custom-built systems, apps, programs you can license… More than you could ever use in a lifetime.

How do you choose?!?!?

In this episode, we break down:

  • Why most school owners waste time searching for the “perfect” curriculum
  • The two biggest mistakes people make when testing new materials
  • How to tell if it’s the curriculum—or just your teaching that needs work
  • The simple framework for choosing a program that aligns with your school’s vision
  • Whether you should create your own camp or program

If you’re rethinking your curriculum for next year or thinking of adding a program, listen to this first. 

We will save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.

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Here’s what we cover in the episode:

  • Why most school owners waste time searching for the “perfect” curriculum
  • 4 ways to test new curriculum and make the best choice
  • How to tell if it’s the curriculum—or just your teaching that needs work
  • Should you test with your students before full commitment?
  • Whether you should create your own method (spoiler: probably not)
  • Using discernment when deciding to “upset the boat” with new material

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Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…
And if you are looking for a program that will:

  • Increase student retention…
  • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students
  • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)…
  • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
  • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

… Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)… with little to no difficulty.

You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

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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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