How to Grow a Special Music Program in Your School (w. Kate and Rebecca) [7FMS Ep. #174]

by Daniel Patterson

A few weeks ago, we met Kate and Rebecca in a short 5-for-5 episode.

These sisters gave us a glimpse into their one-of-a-kind preschool program that they designed, built, and grew in one of the toughest markets in the world (Los Angeles).

This week, we go behind the scenes and in-depth with the founders of Monkey Bar Music to unpack how they’ve grown a 170-student program—without a storefront.

You’ll hear how they said no to distractions, trusted their instincts, built curriculum from scratch, and used one Facebook video to ignite word-of-mouth and revenue.

If you are a dreamer or want big things… you will both learn and be inspired by their story.

Here’s a small taste of what’s inside this episode:

  • Why most “good opportunities” are actually distractions
  • A breakdown of their curriculum creation process
  • What happened when the L.A. fires shut their studio down (how to respond to a crisis)
  • The low-budget video that’s still bringing in leads—three years later

Click below to listen to the episode.

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Here’s what we cover in the episode:

  • An in-depth look at a unique preschool program
  • The leadership skills required to build something bold and new
  • How Kate and Rebecca built their successful pre-K curriculum
  • How staff stay connected, seen, & heard
  • How 2 owners divide leadership roles + support each other
  • Why they executed fast—and succeeded young
  • Facebook ads, community events, and their key to low-cost leads
  • What happened during the LA fires and how they responded
  • How to scale when you have built something successful

We’d love to hear from you… what was your big takeaway this episode? What questions do you have?

We won’t know unless you reach out and tell us!

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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