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Hartman, Colorado, reached a point where it could no longer function as a town. Its water system was unsafe, every member of the town board had resigned, and no one remained with the authority to hold an election or sign the agreements needed to fix the water. Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Joshua Hopkins, mayor of Chugwater, Wyoming, and Strong Towns executive director John Reuter to look past the political infighting and ask what happened before the final collapse. The question facing places like Hartman and Chugwater is increasingly basic: How much town can a very small community actually afford to maintain? ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis" by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Theguardian.com (August 2026) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Joshua Hopkins (LinkedIn, Instagram) John Reuter (LinkedIn) Articles mentioned and Downzone: How a Rodeo Arena Can Strengthen A Rural Community (Bottom-Up Short Episode) Don't Give Up on Your Small Town (Article) Whatever Happened to the Music Teacher? How Government Decides and Why by Donald Savoie (Book) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini (Book) Chugwaterite (Instagram) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom. This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.
Let's revisit a case from four years ago! When 10-year-old Katherine Erikson is found dead, suspicion immediately falls on her music teacher Violet Berling. What happened to poor Katherine and how did no one see it coming? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
What becomes possible when you finally trust yourself? In this inspiring episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda sits down with her client, Jill, to reflect on the transformation that's unfolded through years of coaching and Jill's experience inside POWER. When they first began working together, Jill felt stuck, heavy, and uncertain about her next chapter. Today, she's living a life that's deeply aligned with who she is, creating meaningful work through sound healing and making decisions with confidence. Together they explore: What it feels like to move from self-doubt to self-trust Why healthy boundaries strengthened Jill's relationships How becoming "a better friend" to herself changed everything The difference between performing and serving How sound healing supports healing and nervous-system regulation What Jill wishes she'd known before beginning this journey Whether you're longing to trust yourself more deeply, navigate a career transition, or stop abandoning your own needs, this conversation offers hope that lasting change is possible. ✨ Resources • Join the POWER Waitlist https://www.brendawinkle.com/power • Apply for Private Coaching https://www.brendawinkle.com/coaching • Connect with Jill and learn more about Purple Frog Vibrations & Healing Keywords: Self Trust, Personal Growth, Healing Journey, Authentic Living, Boundaries, Healthy Boundaries, Nervous System Regulation, Emotional Healing, Sound Healing, Self Compassion, Confidence, Life Coaching, Women Empowerment, Empath, Authenticity, Burnout Recovery, Music Teacher, Career Transition, Self Love, Personal Transformation, Intuition, Discernment, Your Yes Filled Life, Jill Perrin, Sound Healing
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today, I'm talking to Craig Harmann. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot048 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
Harvey Lockhart is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and music educator who transitioned into real estate investing in 2018 and joined Rod Khleif's Warrior group in December 2021. Since then, he has partnered in a 28-unit multifamily property and two single-family homes while pursuing new construction and development projects in Exuma, Bahamas, including a 34-unit hotel and 15 condos. As founder and executive director of the HEAL Center for the Arts, Harvey combines his passion for music with entrepreneurship to make an impact in both the arts and real estate. Here's some of the topics we covered: Harvey Lockhart's journey from music educator to real estate investor Learning expensive lessons from first single family investments Landing a 28 unit apartment deal through networking and the Warrior community Using creative financing with loan assumption and seller financing Unlocking massive value by raising below market rents Why boots on the ground partners are critical for multifamily success Taking massive action and Harvey's vision for residential assisted living investing If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
A 27-year-old Long Island music teacher has pleaded not guilty to murder and rape charges after prosecutors allege he lured his sister-in-law to his home under the guise of moving a piano before sexually assaulting and strangling her while his wife was out of town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're revisiting our lovely 2024 conversation with Cacie Miller! She's a music instructor at College DuPage, director of music at United Lutheran Church in Oak Park, and creator of the musical project 'Composing the Climate.'
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today, I'm talking to Christina Agostini. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot047 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
#1006 Can you scale a business without losing yourself in the process? In part 2 of this two-part episode, Luka Petrovic returns to dig into the systems and mindset behind growing Sydney Music Lessons beyond himself. Luka gets candid about where he thinks AI can (and can't) help — like sourcing partnership leads, but never replacing human-led recruiting or relationship-building — and lays out his framework for separating "business maintenance" tasks from true growth tasks so owners can focus on the work only they can do. He also opens up about the software stack running his marketplace, why quality always wins over speed, and the importance of protecting your health and personal life so your business doesn't collapse alongside you. Luka closes with his best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: list out everything you're good at, because your next business idea is probably already on that list! What we discuss with Luka: + AI's limits in relationship-based business + Business maintenance vs. business growth tasks + Recruiting and vetting quality teachers + Software stack: WordPress, Xero, Ahrefs, Google Ads + Scaling without losing personal quality control + Quality over speed when growing + Protecting health and work-life balance + Diagnosing and fixing business problems + Turning personal skills into a business idea Thank you, Luka! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Sydney Music Lessons at SydneyMusicLessons.com.au. Follow Luka on Instagram. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#1005 What if you could grow a business without ever spending a cent on ads? In this episode, we sit down with Luka Petrovic, founder of Sydney Music Lessons, who did exactly that — turning a fully-booked one-person tutoring business into a thriving two-sided marketplace connecting music students and teachers across Sydney, entirely through organic growth. Luka shares how he identified the pain points parents and students were facing, why he chose not to migrate his own students into the new business, and the "people-first" philosophy that's guided every decision since. We also dig into his approach to recruiting quality teachers, balancing growth with cash flow, and the SEO strategies (on-page, off-page, technical, and local) that built his organic traffic from scratch! What we discuss with Luka: + Turning a solo tutoring business into a marketplace + Why he didn't migrate old students to new teachers + Recruiting teachers before chasing students + The "people-first" business philosophy + Matching students and teachers by personality + How teacher pay and freedom are structured + Growing traffic with zero paid ads + The four pillars of SEO + Common SEO mistakes local businesses make Thank you, Luka! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Sydney Music Lessons at SydneyMusicLessons.com.au. Follow Luka on Instagram. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today, I'm talking to Libby Chiaradonna . A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot046 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
In this fascinating conversation, performance psychologist Noa Kageyama explores what learning science really tells us about effective practice, mindful learning, and why repetition alone isn't enough. Discover practical, research-backed strategies that can transform the way you plan lessons, deliver them, and help singers structure practice more efficiently, giving you and them fresh ideas to reach those goals. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:30 What are elite institutions actually looking for? 2:49 Reflection: The shift in musicians needs/desires 6:28 Mindful Vs Mindless learning 14:26 Learning in the beginner Vs the advanced 19:20 Achieving positive change 28:18 When is the best time to give instruction, feedback and praise? 36:49 The thing about repetition… 45:37 Rest 49:55 What makes an excellent teacher exceptional? 52:35 Bulletproof Musician About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.242 Understanding Motor Learning: How It Can Help Us Give Better Singing Lessons Line Hilton Alexander Technique Arnold Jacobs Gabrielle Wolf A Way to Amplify (or Weaken) the Effect of Self-Talk on Performance John Wooden The Perfect Wrong Note by William Westney Micah Killion Pablo Casals ABOUT THE GUEST Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and Cleveland Institute of Music. A violinist with degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard before completing a Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Indiana University, Noa specializes in teaching performing artists how to utilize sport psychology principles to more consistently perform up to their full abilities under pressure. He has conducted workshops for institutions including Curtis, Eastman, Peabody, New England Conservatory, and the U.S. Armed Forces School of Music, programs such as the Starling-Delay Symposium, the Perlman Music Program, and Meadowmount, and for organizations like the Music Teachers' National Association, Performing Arts Medicine Association, and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Noa's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, CNN, Forbes, Slate, and Lifehacker. He has taught over 10,000 musicians, educators, and learners through his online courses, and authors The Bulletproof Musician blog and podcast, which reaches over 45,000 subscribers every week. Website Youtube
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Welcome back. We're running our summer podcast series called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse into a guest's studio at a moment in time. They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today, I'm talking to Caelyn Meier. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot045 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
Tiffany Kerns has spent thirteen years building the CMA Foundation into what it is today, and along the way, helped shift the language from donation to investment. As Executive Director of the CMA Foundation and SVP of Industry Relations and Philanthropy at CMA, Tiffany joins Natalie to talk about what it means to invest in the whole person, not just the output. She shares the story behind the Music Teachers of Excellence Award, the Women's Leadership Academy, and why she believes the best colleague you'll ever have is yourself.Learn more about the CMA Foundation.In this Episode:How music found Tiffany by accident, and the throughline from political science to philanthropyThe 90-day rule that got her through a cross-country move to San Francisco, she almost talked herself out ofWhy CMA Foundation made the deliberate shift from "donation" to "investment" language, and what that means for how they show up for partnersThe origin story of the Music Teachers of Excellence Award, and how one dinner for 50 teachers became a national, industry-wide celebrationBuilding the Women's Leadership Academy from the ground up, and what she's learned about what women in the music industry actually needHer practice of journaling and voice memos as tools for reflection, and why she calls herself her own best colleagueAdvice for leaders on staying human with their teams in a fast-moving industry–––––––––––––This episode is presented by Women of NAMM and Powered by AKG.Follow Us Here: Instagram Substack——————————This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen.
Send us Fan MailThese married NC music teachers are making it happen! Mid 30's and maxing out Roth IRAs, two future NC pensions in their early 50's, social security in the future...they will have a combined income of 130kish in their 60's. They take advantage of their time off in the summer by running a fireworks rent for 2 weeks each summer. They hustle extremely hard for the two weeks leading up to the 4th and make TWO MONTHS worth of teacher income in those two weeks. They are Dave Ramsey inspired, but have had to work through different financial backgrounds to come together and "make it happen" on their NC teacher salaries. Be a guest on the show:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/contact-8Check out our website:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/Sign up for FIT coaching:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/services-4
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Welcome back! We're doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you're used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest's studio at a moment in time. They're part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where these teachers are today. Today I'm talking to Jaclyn Mrozek. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/snapshot044 MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
At some point in your music goals, you may want a private teacher. With so many teachers to choose from, how do you find the RIGHT one for you and your needs? In this video, I offer the idea of a menu that you can customize for yourself and use in the interview process of choosing the right teacher. Hopefully I make it clear that I myself am not the right teacher for everyone, but I am for some. Book a free trial lesson with me online for piano, music composition, or music theory. If you enjoyed this, please give it a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice. You can find all episodes of this podcast at https://www.davidlanemusic.com/toolkit You can follow David Lane AND the Musician Toolkit podcast on Facebook @DavidMLaneMusic, on Instagram and TikTok @DavidLaneMusic, and on YouTube @davidlanemusic1
Roadcase was back in Nashville where I interviewed @laidbackcountrypicker just before their show at The Basement last week, and I'm super excited to share this interview with you!! Dave Prince and his wife Teresa (aka Honey, in hair curlers, moo-moo and sunglasses) are the self-described Hillbilly Power Duo that make up the remarkable story behind Laid Back Country Picker. Skilled lifelong musicians, both Dave and Honey are retired school teachers from Eastern Kentucky who have successfully forged a path in the music business after 25 years as educators. Their vibe is unmistakable, and forms the enduring charm beneath the surface of these serious country rockers. Dave (with Honey, who is his curiously silent partner) talked to me about his background as he shared with me the stories that reflect a lifetime of performance both in the classroom and, most recently, on stage -- and shares with me the story of one special student of his, Tyler Childers, with whom Dave shares a special bond. This is a truly heartwarming story of reaching extraordinary success -- no matter at what point in life it may arrive.=======================================Chapters:00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg05:41 — Opening and setup05:58 — Intro to Dave Prince and Honey06:30 — Growing up in Eastern Kentucky09:08 — Family poverty, bootlegging, and survival11:48 — Childhood freedom, family, and country life13:22 — First in the family to graduate high school and go to college15:17 — Music dreams, cover bands, and paying the bills16:35 — Moving toward original music and Luna and the Mountain Jets18:21 — Teaching career and Teacher of the Year18:50 — The teacher who changed everything20:41 — Going back to school and starting teaching22:15 — Meeting Tyler Childers in class23:18 — Playing together and Tyler covering Luna songs24:20 — Early gigs together and the Rhyming25:52 — Red Rocks and the live recording26:25 — The Laid Back Country Picker shirt and character27:33 — Luck, preparation, and opportunity29:46 — Playing a stadium show with Tyler29:46 — Recording in Nashville and Tyler's role30:14 — Pandemic changes the band setup30:59 — Honey's stage outfit and the band identity32:35 — Retirement and more time for music41:19 — What's next for Laid Back Country Picker42:30 — Midwest dates with Driving and Crying44:48 — How Australia happened by chance46:04 — Australian crowds and musical influence48:01 — “McGoffin County Cadillac” and the song that launched things49:16 — “They Only Come Around” and Eastern Kentucky history50:11 — Using LBJ archival footage in the video51:00 — Closing thoughts and Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email: info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer
Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers
In this Season 5 finale episode, Theresa and Kathryn reflect on the school year, celebrate major milestones, and revisit some of the most meaningful themes from the season. Theresa shares highlights from completing her PhD dissertation research on why music educators listen to podcasts, revealing that teachers value podcasts not only for practical ideas and professional learning, but also for the emotional connection and validation they provide. Together, Theresa and Kathryn discuss how podcasts can help educators feel less isolated and more connected to a larger community of music teachers who are all striving to better serve students.The conversation also revisits key ideas that surfaced throughout the season, including student voice and choice, belonging, lifelong musicianship, creative approaches to performance, and expanding the definition of what music education can look like. Referencing guests and episodes from across the season, Theresa and Kathryn reflect on how small instructional shifts can lead to more empowered, student-centered classrooms. As they look ahead to Season 6, they encourage listeners to spend the summer reflecting on one tradition, belief, or routine in their teaching that might be worth reimagining in order to better support all students and create more meaningful musical experiences.Learn more about Pass the Baton: Pass the Baton websiteJoin the Coffee Club Support Pass the Baton Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection Other episodes referenced: Episode 90, with Chris GleasonEpisode 94, with Corie BentonEpisode 96, with Rebecca SensorEpisode 98, with Darlene MachaconEpisode 102, with Rhoda BernardEpisode 103, with Emily LangerholcEpisode 104, with Amelia ArmstrongEpisode 105, with Merlin Thompson Episode 109, with Mary CogswellEpisode 111, with Meagan ThorupEpisode 113, with Eric Songer
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs
Well, hello again! It has been a minute since we released a new episode here on the podcast. This spring, we wrapped up our second tax season with Charles Harris, and Music Studio Startup exhibited for the first time ever at the MTNA conference in Chicago. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth. It is always so fun to connect with listeners in person. And now we're back, just in time to start talking about one of my favorite things we do: the Studio Launch Grant Competition. If you're new around here, the Studio Launch Grant is designed to help new and new-ish independent music teachers launch their studios with more support, more clarity, and a little more breathing room. As in past years, this year's winner will receive a prize package of business tools, coaching, professional support, and $1,000 in seed money to help them get their studio off to a strong start. This is our fourth year hosting the competition, and applications for the 2026 Studio Launch Grant are open now. If you are a new or new-ish independent teacher, or if you know someone who is, go to musicstudiostartup.com/grant to apply or share it with a teacher who should. Applications are due June 15. Today, we're going to revisit the story of one of our past grant competition winners, Anna Showalter. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode180 MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers
Alan and Steve talk with educator and mind‑shifting coach Mitch Weisburgh about how music teachers can help students—and themselves—move from limbic “survival mode” into resourceful, resilient, and collaborative mindsets. They explore how to respond when students say “I can't do this,” how to use music itself as a powerful self‑regulation tool, and how small shifts in language, silence, and curiosity can transform behavior and engagement in the music room. Mitch also shares practical strategies for navigating conflict with colleagues and administrators, advocating for music programs, and catching our own brains when they're “lying” to us. Become an Insider for early access, ad-free episodes and more!
Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay find their tempo as they talk about 2014's psychological masterpiece, 'Whiplash.' Andy opens up the episode by recalling the time he saw a drummer in school lose his mind and attack the music teacher. Then the fellas dive into Damien Chazzelle's breakout film that presents as a sports movie, but is actually more akin to a two-hander thriller. The film is stuffed with jazz nerd specificity — and is an ode to the insane skill and work ethic it takes to become talented enough to play in one of these ensembles — which serves as a background for J.K. Simmons' maniacal Fletcher. Sure, the film is about pathological focus, but Fletcher's tyrannical outbursts are not only terrifying, but they are legitimately hilarious as he delivers one boundary-pushing offensive quip after another. Miles Teller is equally as compelling as the quiet spoken, yet low-key narcissistic drummer who yearns for Fletcher's approval while eschewing his own doting father — played by a wonderful Paul Reiser, who delivers a chilling expression as he witnesses his son transform into a monster during the transcendent closing sequence of the film. Throughout the episodes the boys reference 'The Godfather' movies, and other certified classics, as they believe more people in the film community should be heralding it as the propulsive perfectly-placed psychological thriller that it is.
Send us Fan MailKevin is a former Long Island music teacher AND a very high level musician himself. Having understood the classroom, the students, and the demands of teaching, he ultimately made the decision to leave the classroom and start his own business doing speaking engagements to students across the country. At one point, he went to pick up a $20 pizza, but knew he only had $17 to his name. Credit cards were maxed out, nothing in checking or savings. All of these experiences led him to where he is today as a successful speaker and businessman. Kevin talks about how to get out of debt and some interesting things to consider with the advent of AI and how it can help teachers in a variety of areas.