• Tim shared his personal experience switching to monthly billing in his own studio.
• The benefits of monthly billing, including consistent income and automated payments.
• How this model removes the need for invoicing and chasing late payments.
• The importance of using software like My Music Staff to streamline billing.
• The 4-step process of setting up monthly billing.
• Tim encouraged teachers not to undercharge and to price confidently based on their value.
• He suggested bundling costs like recital fees and materials into the monthly charge for simplicity.
• The value of automation was emphasized—once set up, teachers no longer worry about billing.

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• David shared his new book The Savvy Musician 2.0, a sequel to his widely influential original.
• Why success is not about choosing between money and meaning but about aligning all three.
• He highlighted that being “savvy” means being strategic, creative, and intentional.
• The value of cross-industry inspiration as key to fresh thinking and innovation in music education.
• How listening to diverse stories helped him discover unexpected, deeply inspiring ideas for the book.
• David noted that innovation often comes from applying ideas in new contexts.
• He challenged the perception that classical musicians should only recreate composers’ intent.
• The concept of Creative Performance Practice, which invites students to co-create with composers.
• How teachers can help students build ownership and decision-making by embracing creativity.
• The limitations of popular terms like “entrepreneur” or “innovator” and why “savvy” is more inclusive.
• He encouraged music teachers to ask better questions that unlock bold, unconventional answers.
• David predicted that by 2050, music education will rely on immersive virtual environments and AI, but human creativity will remain irreplaceable.
• He emphasized that savvy teachers of the future will be those who help students develop the human skills that technology can’t replicate.

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• Tim explained that lowering prices isn’t the solution—raising your value is.
• He shared that parents often compare studios on price when all the offerings seem the same.
• The importance of differentiation either through your lesson experience or bundled offerings.
• Identifying your “zone of genius” and build their studio around what energizes them.
• How to structure standout lessons like focusing on specific students or unique teaching methods.
• Bundling as a strategy to include extras like group classes, welcome packs, and app subscriptions.
• Why bundling shifts the conversation from “Why so expensive?” to “Wow, that includes everything?”
• Marketing your studio as a full musical experience and not just a service.
• Real-world examples of how to reframe your pricing with bundled value and perks.

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