The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast features inspiring sessions with business and dance gurus from all over the globe who reveal their greatest tips, methods and strategies to help you become the ‘go-to’ studio you have always dreamed of. You will be educated, motivated and challenged to think differently about the way you run your studio. Join our expert hosts weekly as they extract the golden takeaways from great business minds in an entertaining and inspiring minefield of information.
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Imagine being able to make your perfect studio. Where would it be? What would it look like? And if you only had six pieces of gear to choose from, what would they be? This is exactly what we ask of guest artists, producers and industry figureheads. It might sound easy but there are strict rules in the Forever Studio. Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts guide guests through the dramatic journey to studio foreverdom. There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may ...
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This podcast is based around recording studio life. This is not another podcast trying to tell you how to record the perfect snare drum. This podcast is made to inspire creative people to believe in themselves more and work harder towards their dreams despite their personal challenges. My Studio Flow is YOUR Studio Flow! Let’s grow together to become the best humans we can be within our industry!
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My Neighbour - A Studio Ghibli and Anime Discussion Podcast Nikki and Ian discuss a Studio Ghibli or anime movie every episode as well as looking at the films history.
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Workflow & Systems for Streamlined Operations: Automate to Liberate
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In this episode, IC Growth Coach Annie Leese Thistle shares her expertise on how to "Automate to Liberate" with smart tools for scheduling, invoicing, and email marketing. Tune in to discover practical strategies to streamline your operations and take your studio to the next level!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BONUS EPISODE: Top Studio Owner Trends for 2025
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In this bonus episode, DSOA CEO Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by powerhouse CEO Paige Sayegh and Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese for an exclusive look into the top trends for dance studio owners in 2025. Happy New Year!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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The Show Must Go On…Or Maybe Not?
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Join us for a special recap episode as we revisit some of the biggest highlights, insights, and inspiring moments from this year. We'll reflect on key takeaways, listener favorites, and valuable lessons learned from our amazing guests. Whether you're catching up or diving in for the first time, this episode is packed with memorable moments that mad…
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The 5-Step Process That Will Increase Enrollments Drastically In Your Studio
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Join us for a special recap episode as we revisit some of the biggest highlights, insights, and inspiring moments from this year. We'll reflect on key takeaways, listener favorites, and valuable lessons learned from our amazing guests. Whether you're catching up or diving in for the first time, this episode is packed with memorable moments that mad…
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Mistakes To Avoid When Building Your Studio Dream Team!
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Join us for a special recap episode as we revisit some of the biggest highlights, insights, and inspiring moments from this year. We'll reflect on key takeaways, listener favorites, and valuable lessons learned from our amazing guests. Whether you're catching up or diving in for the first time, this episode is packed with memorable moments that mad…
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3 Ways To Enhance Studio Communication Through Connection
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Join us for a special recap episode as we revisit some of the biggest highlights, insights, and inspiring moments from this year. We'll reflect on key takeaways, listener favorites, and valuable lessons learned from our amazing guests. Whether you're catching up or diving in for the first time, this episode is packed with memorable moments that mad…
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Master the Summer Hustle
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Let's talk SUMMER CAMPS! We’re going to learn about the top Summer Camp trends for 2025 from our Inner Circle Growth Captains Angella Manella-Hoffman and Heather Jackson!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Future-Proof Your Studio
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Today’s episode is a special one! We welcome back Jodi Shilling along with DSOA Inner Circle Captain Patti Johnston for an in-depth conversation on the future of dance. Together, they’ll explore the key areas the industry should focus on and the top priorities for studio owners to remain competitive. From new innovations to cultural shifts, this is…
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Power Programs for 2025: Your Blueprint for Success
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We have a special treat for you in today’s episode! Host Jodi Shilling welcomes Loren Specht, one of DSOA’s talented Inner Circle members, to share her top strategies for setting a dance studio up for success in 2025. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas or actionable tips, this conversation is packed with inspiration to help you tackle the year ahea…
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Thriving In 2025: What Should You be Doing NOW to Prepare for the Future?
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Welcome back! In today’s episode, we’re looking forward to 2025 with Inner Circle Growth Coach Jodi Shilling. Jodi shares the trends that studio owners should watch closely, along with practical strategies to keep your studio ahead of the curve. Get ready to set your studio up for success in the coming year!…
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Reflecting on 2024: What Did We Learn?
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In today’s episode, Inner Circle Growth Coach Jodi Shilling joins us to share her personal journey through 2024. Together, we’ll explore the dance industry's shifts, trends, and the transformative moments she's experienced in her own studio. Jodi opens up about the year’s pivotal challenges, impactful lessons, and the growth they’ve inspired.…
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Out-Of-The-Box Recital Revenue Ideas
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Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome back Shannon along with one of the DSOA’s Inner Circle Captains, Heather Buelow, for an incredible conversation about out-of-the-box ideas that will take your recitals to the next levelKirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Mastering Recital Profit
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We have a special episode in store for you today. Our host for this series, Shannon, has brought on one of the DSOA’s incredible Inner Circle members, Kelly Parks, for a special episode on how this studio owner has mastered recital profit!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BONUS: Leadership Liberation Pt. 2
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Welcome back to part 2 of this special bonus episode, Leadership Liberation, where the DSOA shows studio owners how to TRANSFORM YOUR DANCE STUDIO INTO A SERIOUS BUSINESS...FOR GOOD!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BONUS: Leadership Liberation Pt. 1
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This special bonus episode is Part 1 of our Leadership Liberation training where the DSOA shows studio owners how to TRANSFORM YOUR DANCE STUDIO INTO A SERIOUS BUSINESS...FOR GOOD!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Recital Must-DOs and Must-DON'Ts
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Last week, IC Growth Coach & podcast host, Shannon Westveer, told you about her story with her first recitals. Now, in this episode, she is going to give you actionable steps on improving your recitals so that you can actually make a profit!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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First Recital Glows, Grows, and Everything In Between
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In this episode, Inner Circle Growth Coach Shannon Westveer is going to share a personal story about her very first recital...she’ll share what went well, what didn’t go so well, and how she learned along the way!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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10 Minute Marketing Tips with Olivia: Delegate So You Can Elevate
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In this special episode, the DSOA's Executive Director Olivia Mode-Cater is going to walk you through ways to master delegation so you can put more focus on your marketing efforts, specifically!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Lead and Let Go: Delegation Discoveries and Challenges
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Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome two of the DSOA’s Inner Circle Captains, Meghan Retseck and Kim Field, for an incredible conversation about delegation discoveries and challenges!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Lead and Let Go: How 1 Studio Owner Runs 2 STUDIOS!
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Our host for this series, Mary, has brought on one of the DSOA’s incredible Inner Circle members, Hannah Taylor, for a special episode on how this seasoned studio owner has mastered delegation while running TWO STUDIOS!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Lead and Let Go: Mastering Delegation
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Today's episode is all about giving you actionable steps on how you can start delegating – what you should focus on, what you should let go of, and how do you trust your employees to do the job you hired them to do?!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Lead and Let Go: Delegation is About Empowering Someone Else!
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In this episode, IC Growth Coach Mary Giattino is going to share a personal story about her very first hire -- Who it was, what she delegated first, and tons of lessons she learned from that first hire! I know you’re going to be able to relate!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BONUS: Live, Eat, Breathe, BREAK!
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In this special episode, DSOA's Director, Olivia Mode-Cater, chats with Etienne Carreira, who is not only an incredible member of the Inner Circle, but also a leader in the Breaking world as dancer, choreographer, and teacher and his SON will be competing in those Youth Olympic for breaking in Dakar in 2026. During this convo, Etienne gives us a be…
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Dance Comeback Campaign: Make It Personal!
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Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome one of the DSOA’s Inner Circle Captains, Erika Holmes, on with Annie for an incredible conversation about the various ways you can start working NOW on getting students in your doors for the year ahead! Erika is here to help you learn how to add a personal touch to your student attraction st…
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Dance Comeback Campaign: Seasoned Studio Owners Share Their BEST-KEPT Secrets!
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We have a special episode in store for you today. Our host for this series, Annie, has brought on one of the DSOA’s incredible Inner Circle members, Robyn Todesco, for a special episode on how this seasoned studio owner improved her re-enrollment numbers time and time again. Turn those ear buds up!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Dance Comeback Campaign: Keep Them Wanting More!
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In this episode, Annie is going to break down how to create and execute a specific enrollment period for your studio that sells out year after year.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Dance Comeback Campaign: Attracting New Students & Winning Back the Ones that Got Away
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Dive in to the world of retention and attraction. The special word in today's episode is retention! Retention and attraction is what leads to ultimate success for enrollment numbers. Learn first-hand from Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese Thistle on how she improved her enrollment numbers!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BREAKING NEWS: Inner Circle Member Coaching the FIRST-EVER USA Olympic Breaking Team
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This special episode interviews Bonita Saldana, Inner Circle member and the coach of the very first Olympics Breaking team!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Jumpstart Your Season: Student Attraction Marketing Tips w/ Olivia
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In this BONUS episode from our free July training, Enrollment Explosion, Olivia gives away the tried and true systems and marketing tips used in the DSOA's Inner Circle! By implementing these tips and tricks, you will have an enrollment explosion yourself!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Jumpstart Your Season: Advice To Get Your Enrollment Numbers UP!
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This episode will dive into tips and tricks straight from the field! Hear some great examples from Shannon and Shawna about how to improve your enrollment numbers all year long!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Jumpstart Your Season: How to BEST Execute Your Enrollment Process
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This week, Shannon will be sharing her tried-and-true tips and tricks on how to get incredible enrollment numbers at the start of your season!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Jumpstart Your Season: A Personal Studio Owner Story
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Go behind the scenes as IC Studio Growth Coach Shannon Westveer shares her very personal studio owner story!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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BONUS Tech Tango: Learn from the DSOA's Tech Guru!
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Today, you will hear from none other than the DSOA's tech guru herself, Tanya Neary! Tanya and Alisa are so excited to dive into the everchanging world of technology and AI and how you can implement little bits along the way so you become a tech guru, too!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Tech Tango: Facing the Fear of Technology and Accepting Change
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In today's episode, Alisa and special guest, Craig Burns (DSOA's Mastery Level Executive Coach) will talk about the common fears of technology for both yourself and your team. They'll also discuss how to coach your team through change so that the transition to using more technology in day to day is smoother!…
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Tech Tango: Anybody and Any Age Can Understand & Use Technology
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This episode will encourage you to try out new technologies, regardless of your age and previous understandings of technology and AI.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Tech Tango: Embracing New Technologies
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In this episode, let's learn which types of AI technologies are best for dance studio owners and how to embrace technologies every day.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Tech Tango: Innovation in the Dance Studio
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Technology is changing daily and it's important that we understand what tech tools we can leverage for success as dance studio owners. In this episode, Alisa is going to share the top tech tools that she uses and loves inside her dance studio!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 72: Sharooz wants the synths software can’t recreate
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Sharooz is a DJ, producer, synth hoarder and serial music tech entrepreneur, founding Sample Magic, Principle Pleasure studios and recently Wavetick. On this episode, we find our the never-before-told story behind his early success in music, the whose monosynth he would steal, and the joy he gets from a very specific reverb unit. STUFF WE TALK ABOU…
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Hiring, Retention, Results: Build Your Dream Team TODAY!
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We have a very special episode today as we have The DSOA's Director, Olivia Mode-Cater! This episode is all about building your dream team and what types of actionable steps you can put into place now to start that journey!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 71: Lauren Mia demands a patchbay
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Lauren Mia is a composer turned DJ and producer, whose melodic and ethereal take on techno has caught the attention of some of the world’s best known labels. This time we find out where the LA native would put her studio, which unexpected synths she’d pick to make her sound, why practically is top priority and why she’s not a fan of layering sounds…
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Hiring, Retention, Results: Learn How to Hiring with Long-Term Retention in Mind!
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For today's episode, we have a special guest. Lauren Kelly is an IC member and is here to give us great ideas, tips, and tricks for thinking about long-term retention at the beginning of the hiring process.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 70: Sarz’s studio needs a cone of silence
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Sarz is an award-winning artist and producer who’s worked with WizKid, Skrillex, Gunna, Skepta and many more across Afrobeats and beyond. This time, find out why he thinks producer tags on tracks are more important than ever, which Amapiano sound he thinks is genius, and how a software mishap early in his career made him the producer he is today. S…
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Hiring, Retention, Results: 3 Tips For Hiring Your BEST Team!
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This episode leans into 3 best practices for hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 69: Fraser T Smith is a gear cad
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Award-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith id on the verge of releasing his second album with psychedelic rock band Future Utopi. He’s also got an insane list of credits including Adele, Stormzy, Raye, and Kasabian. This time, we talk about his master-of-all-trades mic, a trusty sampler that he describes as “home”, and why he can’t bring …
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Hiring, Retention, Results: Go from Solo-Prenuer to Having Your Dream Team!
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This next mini-series is all about hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team. Lean in to these amazing tips and tricks.Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 68: SEIDS has one mic to rule them all
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SEIDS aka Sabrina Seidman has gained a huge following on TikTok and Instagram with her mission to make music production and music entrepreneurship more accessible. A singer, songwriter, producer and educator, Seids has been making a huge difference with her quick-fire production tips and approachable style. This time, we talk about unconventional a…
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"Do You Have Leaky Bucket Syndrome?" Top 3 Marketing Tips to Boost Numbers!
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Do you have leaky bucket syndrome? Did all of your new students drop in their first year? This episode will give you 3 quick marketing tips to boost enrollment and keep your re-enrollnment numbers high!Kirjoittanut Transform My Dance Studio
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Ep 67: Erol Alkan’s secret for making sounds that connect
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Erol Alkan made his name in electronic/indie crossovers of the noughties with huge remixes for Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers and Justice. And his production work for Mystery Jets, Late Of The Pier and even Duran Duran cemented him as a go-to for guitar bands looking to break onto dancefloors. This episode, we talk about programming Nokias, accidenta…
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Keep the Beat: Increasing Retention through Families and Generations
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Retention isn't always just focused on the student currently enrolled in classes. It's also focusing on bringing that student's siblings and other relatives into the studio. It's also focusing on how retention trickles down through generations and helps establish a true community feeling within the studio.…
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Ep 66: Tourist wants antiques, not museum pieces
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This time, we’re joined by British electronic music producer and Grammy-winning songwriter, Tourist. Not only did he co-write Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’, he’s also on course to release his fifth studio album. This episode, we’ll learn about the one app he can’t live without, “sneery” synthesizers, and the importance of inspiring presets. STUFF WE T…
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