The Performing Arts School Entrepreneur
By David Martin
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Episodes: 22
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Hosted by David Martin, the Performing Arts School Entrepreneur podcast brings you inside the journeys of music and performing arts school founders who turned passion into thriving businesses. Each episode features real stories from leaders who've scaled their schools, built strong cultures, and found sustainable ways to grow—without losing sight of their mission to inspire the next generation.
From lessons in leadership and hiring, to parent engagement, marketing, and the systems that keep schools running smoothly, you'll hear practical strategies and fresh inspiration designed for music and performing arts school owners.
Brought to you by Opus1, the all-in-one platform built to help music and performing arts schools simplify operations, strengthen culture, and scale with confidence.
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The Music School Flip: Tong Liu on Buying, Growing, and Selling Music Schools
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Roll-Up Revolution: Jeff Homer on Acquiring and Scaling Music Schools | Ep. 21
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May 20, 2026 |
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The Rock School Secret: John Kozicki on How Community Drives Music School Retention (Ep. 20)
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May 05, 2026 |
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What's Working in Music School Marketing: Kaena Miller on Ads, Creative, and Optimizing Your Budget
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Premium Pricing, Strong Retention, and the In-Home Advantage — Nicole Kovar on Building Piano & More
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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From Patchwork to Platform — Lawrence & Jasmine Yu on the Systems Shift that Helped Symphony 9 Scale
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Designing a School That Feels Like a Brand — Katie Crist on Luxury, Systems & Selling the Music Box
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Accidental Entrepreneur to Community Leader — How Ruthie Smith Grew Music Speaks Studio Through Groups, Partnerships & Culture
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Rethinking Piano Education — Tim Topham on Creativity, Modern Students & Teaching That Actually Works
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Reinvention, Resilience & Rapid Growth — Dr. Talonda Thomas on Scaling the New York Musician Center to 1,100 Students
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Bars, Big Stages & Building Musicians — Jon E. Gee on 50 Years in Music and the Soul of a Great School
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Systems, Scaling & Self-Belief — How Jen Hickle Built a 600-Student School and a Coaching Empire
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Building a School, a Marriage, and a Mission — Chris & Hannah on Growing Onstage School of Music
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Why Some Schools Grow Fast (and Others Don't) — Breaking Down the Customer Journey with Rory Cain
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The Journey from Classroom Chaos to Carnegie Hall — A Music Educator's Leap of Faith
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Music as a Human Right — Jonathan Jacobs on Building Rawkstars, Inc. (Ep. 7)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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From Classrooms to a Creative Empire — Benjie Kushins on Growing Art & Soul (Ep. 6)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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From "Broke Musician" to 800 Students — Mike Lowden on Building Loud & Clear Music School (Ep. 5)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Scaling with Purpose — Michael Hemsworth on Building a Thriving Music School (Ep. 4)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Building a Business that Lasts — Ulf Geist on Scaling, Systems & Sustainability (Ep. 3)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Brand, Bands, & Community — Justin & Jenna on Scaling Kid Row in Los Angeles (Ep. 2)
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Summer Survival & Growth — Laura Porter on Building Smart Systems for Seasonal Success (Ep. 1)
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Oct 13, 2025 |