How to get off the teaching hamster wheel and create a studio that gives you energy instead
Description
🎻 In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, host Michelle Lynne chats with violist, educator, and studio coach Laura Sinclair about how she transformed her private teaching studio from burnout chaos to a sustainable, fulfilling career model.
Laura shares:
• Her transition to a tuition-based studio model
• How group classes build community and improve student retention
• Why she left her orchestra job to focus on her own teaching business
• How teaching online, better systems, and energy management gave her freedom
• The importance of helping musicians build portfolio careers they actually love
This episode is packed with real talk about pricing, scheduling, mindset shifts, and how to make space for both teaching and performing. Whether you're a music teacher, freelancer, or conservatory grad figuring out your path, this is a must-listen!
🎧 Learn more about Laura and book a studio consult: https://www.lauraksinclair.com
📸 Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viola_maverick
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🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Michelle Lynne
📽️ Produced by phMediaStudio, LLC
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