Secret #4: Make Practice a Priority with Time Blocking Make an Appointment with Yourself to do What You Love   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Mak

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       Do you ever have screen related conflict with your kids? I do! And I feel kinda bad about it. In fact, sometimes I wonder if it is worth the strain on the relationship to insist on things like no screens in bedrooms, reading before screens, etc.      But guess what I just figur

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If you’re serious about growing your music school or studio, then you must understand this. Otherwise you will never be able to market fast enough to replace all the students you are losing. Over the years, there have been many markers of my growth as a marketer and studio opera

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