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051: Adding Art to Your Music Studio with Lauren Kushins
- 2025/01/31
- 再生時間： 35 分
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Lauren Kushins, co-founder of Art Fundamentals and Art & Soul School of Creative & Performing ARTS, shares her wealth of experience in helping music and dance studios integrate art programs that inspire creativity and boost business growth. With over 30 years of experience as an arts educator, Lauren offers actionable insights on launching art classes, scheduling efficiently, and maximizing the use of studio space. She also highlights the value of combining music and art to create meaningful connections, foster student retention, and enhance community engagement. Tune in to discover how adding art can transform your studio and expand your reach!
Links Mentioned
Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners: Connect with Lauren and her team by emailing info@artfundamentals.org. Mention that you heard about them through TopMusic Piano Podcast, and you’ll receive $500 off your initial startup fee and an additional $30 off your monthly fee. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring art into your studio while saving big! Today's Guest Lauren Kushins is the co-founder, with Benjie Kushins, of Art Fundamentals and Art & Soul School of Creative & Performing ARTS. Her background is in using the ARTS to teach community well-being. She has traveled internationally providing social services through the use of the arts. Her bachelor’s degree and master’s work focused on using the arts in the social service sector. Art & Soul School has provided educational arts to over 20,000 students in the Bay Area, over the past 22 years and She has been an ARTS educator for over 30 years. In addition, in 2019 she co-founded Art Fundamentals, an Art Program and Curriculum for Music and Dance Studios to help build their studio business and bring more art to children. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently...
- Lauren shared a brief overview of her background and her business, Art Fundamentals.
- How adding art to music studios benefits families by providing creative options for siblings.
- Her art curriculum, specifically designed for seamless integration into music and dance studios.
- The business benefits of adding art classes.
- How scheduling back-to-back classes for siblings or consecutive lessons increases profitability and enrollment.
- Why adding art programs diversifies offerings and creates additional revenue streams for schools.
- Creative opportunities of combining music and art, such as integrating art shows into music recitals.
- Lauren suggests starting with summer art camps to build interest and promote new programs.
- The value of collaboration between different art forms, suggesting it fosters community and enhances creative offerings.
- Importance of starting with group classes, diversifying offerings, and keeping operations simple for long-term success.
- She encourages schools to combine music and art elements for events like recitals and art shows.
Links Mentioned
- Art FUNdamentals Website
- Art FUNdamentals Facebook Page
- Art FUNdamentals Instagram Page
- Lauren's Website: Lauren's Art with Soul
- Lauren's Art School Website: Art and Soul Music Studio
Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners: Connect with Lauren and her team by emailing info@artfundamentals.org. Mention that you heard about them through TopMusic Piano Podcast, and you’ll receive $500 off your initial startup fee and an additional $30 off your monthly fee. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring art into your studio while saving big! Today's Guest Lauren Kushins is the co-founder, with Benjie Kushins, of Art Fundamentals and Art & Soul School of Creative & Performing ARTS. Her background is in using the ARTS to teach community well-being. She has traveled internationally providing social services through the use of the arts. Her bachelor’s degree and master’s work focused on using the arts in the social service sector. Art & Soul School has provided educational arts to over 20,000 students in the Bay Area, over the past 22 years and She has been an ARTS educator for over 30 years. In addition, in 2019 she co-founded Art Fundamentals, an Art Program and Curriculum for Music and Dance Studios to help build their studio business and bring more art to children. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently...