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7-Figure Music School

7-Figure Music School

By: Daniel Patterson & Nate Shaw
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7-Figure Music School is a podcast for music school owners who want to create fantastic margins, hire energetic teachers, and leverage their team's time and talent to create a sustainable business. Join hosts Daniel Patterson, Founder & CEO of Grow Your Music Studio, and Nate Shaw, Co-founder & CEO of Brooklyn Music Factory, as you create YOUR 7-figure music school.Copyright 2025 Daniel Patterson & Nate Shaw Art Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Do Less, But Better | 7FMS179
    Oct 8 2025

    If you’ve ever thought:

    • “I just need to add more programs”
    • “There aren’t enough students for my current offer”
    • “We’re saying yes to everything… and still not growing”

    Then I think this episode might change how you see your entire business.

    - - - - -

    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

    *******

    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    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).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    27 mins
  • Are You Delegating Correctly? | 7FMS178
    Oct 1 2025

    In this episode, Daniel and Nate break down the first myth in their new series on growing a 7-figure music school:

    “If I delegate, I’m leading.”

    Spoiler: That’s false. Most owners don’t delegate—they abdicate. And that keeps them stuck in chaos, stress, and 50-hour weeks.

    - - - - -

    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

    *******

    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    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).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • Keys to Keeping Students After Their 1st Lesson | 7FMS177
    Sep 10 2025

    This week, Daniel and Nate reveal how a strong onboarding system can dramatically improve your retention, parent buy-in, student satisfaction, and team culture.

    You’ll learn the three onboarding goals every school should aim for.

    If you want new families to engage more quickly, stick around longer, and become raving fans… this episode is your blueprint.

    - - - - -

    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

    *******

    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    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).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
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