We had such a great time at the National Franchise Show in San Diego, CA on October 7-8, 2023! We gave out information about becoming a music school owner and even offered a few piano lessons too!
One visitor to our booth started singing the national anthem of his country, and we went ahead and played along on the white piano. He was very proud and touched by hearing the music that meant so much to him in such an unexpected place. Music connects us all in some way, and we love hearing the stories of how it plays a part in people’s lives.
Another visitor said, “You can’t franchise a music school.” With our model, you absolutely can. With the right systems in place, there is plenty of room for creativity, personality, self-expression, and individualism among students and teachers. As a creative musician myself, I understand the importance of this being built into the educational experience for the arts. Students learn differently, and teachers bring unique talents and approaches to the learning environment. I say anything is possible, especially when you think outside the lines (and spaces).
We also made other friends in the franchise business too! Our neighbors from PickUp USA Franchise were so kind and helpful! The franchise industry is filled with a very nice community of business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Las Vegas show was held on May 3-4, 2024, and did not disappoint! Our neighbors across the way had the best-tasting horchata I’ve ever had. Several vendors we met were great resources for future franchisee financing possibilities. We answered many questions from interested attendees who stopped by our booth, and we’ve already started great relationships with them. A couple of questions came up repeatedly that are worth mentioning.
“I don’t have any musical experience.”
You do not need to have a musical background or be a musician to open a music school. This is because the owner of the business can be someone other than the technician of the business. They can be the same, but the owner can also partner or hire the people who have these skills.
“How will I find staff and teachers?”
There are many places to find teachers and staff who share the same desire to make an impact in the community. In our experience, many of these people come to us looking for something more to contribute to. We will go over more of these options and strategies in our training program.
We plan to attend more future EXPOs and Conferences in 2024-2025. Keep an eye on our social media for announcements on where we will be next!
