In this episode, I share why group classes can be the most valuable and profitable part of your music school. When structured around ensemble performance, they don’t just match private lessons, they offer more: teamwork, leadership, and full engagement from day one. I’ll break down how The Band Builder Program makes this easy to launch, and you’ll hear how other school owners are using it to boost revenue and retention.

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In this episode, we break down why group lessons could be the best opportunity for your music school—not a fallback plan. You’ll discover how to rethink group education and unlock real growth for your students and your business.

Key takeaways:

• Why group lessons aren’t a “cheaper alternative”—they’re a better experience for many kids

• How to shift your belief so families see real value in your group programs

• Why ensemble learning keeps kids motivated, excited, and sticking with music longer

• How to position private lessons as the next level rather than the starting point

• The business upside: better scalability, stronger community, and higher retention

Tune in to reimagine your school’s future with group classes that energize your students, families, and bottom line!

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What’s really holding your group classes back? (Spoiler: It’s not your curriculum.)

In this episode of Music Lessons and Marketing, Dave peels back the curtain on what makes group classes truly thrive—and why some music schools struggle to fill even one class while others build scalable, high-impact programs that run like clockwork.

Whether you're wrestling with DIY curriculum or considering a license program like Kidzrock or Piano Jam, this conversation will help you clarify your next move.

Listen to learn:

• The hidden cost of building your own group program from scratch

• How belief, not curriculum, drives parent buy-in and enrollment

• Why most DIY programs stall after the first few signups

• How licensed programs can unlock faster growth (without hiring unicorn teachers)

• What parents really want—and how to position group classes as the premium choice

• Why great marketing (not great music) is the real enrollment engine
  
  

If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering if group classes are really worth it… this episode is for you.

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