
- Summer break
- The holidays
- That awkward post-recital slump
- Mid-January when everyone’s still in pajamas
Students travel, families go into hibernation mode, and suddenly your inbox is quieter than you’d like.
Should you stop marketing during these “off” times?
First: Off-seasons aren’t failures—they’re rhythms.
You’re not doing anything wrong if things slow down in July or January.
How you show up during the quiet seasons sets you up for the busy ones.
So what kind of marketing does work in off-seasons?
This is the time to show up with value—tips, encouragement, behind-the-scenes moments. Stay top-of-mind without shouting “Buy from me!”
Summer is a great time to warm up your email audience, run a simple re-engagement sequence, or share a few “what I’m working on” updates.
Plant seeds for fall enrollment or back-to-school offers. Preview what’s coming, share early-bird bonuses, and invite people to get on your waitlist.
This is prime time to refresh/redo your website, update your welcome sequence, or build out new evergreen offers. Do the foundational work now so it’s ready when inquiries pick back up.
Want some fresh eyes on your marketing strategy?
A quiet season isn’t a dead end.
It’s a window of opportunity.

Yes.
Long answer?
Absolutely—but you’ve gotta get strategic.
If you’ve ever considered deleting your Instagram account mid-scroll or felt a tiny bit resentful of having to dance, post, or film your life just to get students... you are not alone.
You don’t need to be everywhere online to build a thriving business.
Why this myth is so loud in our industry
We were trained to teach.
Hoping someone notices
Spinning our wheels trying to stay “visible”
So what does work if I’m not using social media?
✔️ Email marketing (yep!)
You don’t need a giant list—just the right people and a clear message.
✔️ Local SEO (Google-friendly content)
✔️ Local connections + word of mouth
Coffee shop flyers, community boards, PTA connections, partnerships with local schools or homeschool co-ops… golden.
✔️ Free value-packed content
Not to go “viral,” but to build trust.
And when those resources are paired with a smart CTA to join your email list? Boom. You’ve got a system.
You don’t need more followers—you need more focus.
More connection.
I help music teachers build exactly that kind of business.
Strategic. Sustainable. Soulful.
Ready to find your local edge?
It’ll show you how to spot opportunity gaps, position your business in your community, and grow without posting on every platform.
You're building a business.
And you get to do it in a way that actually works for your life.

You’ve been showing up on Instagram. You’re posting about your lessons. You’re even trying those little trending audios where you point at text boxes and lip sync (major kudos if you actually enjoy those 😅).
“Maybe I’m just not cut out for this…”
“What am I missing?”
“Why is this working for other teachers but not me?”
The truth they don’t tell you about going freelance
Bills. Doubts. The pressure to “build a brand.”
The fear of giving up a steady paycheck for something that might not work.
We start posting online.
We try to “build an audience.”
We hope the students will come.
❌ Followers are not the same as leads.
You can have a viral post and still no paid bookings.
Because visibility ≠ viability.
But email marketing is where real connection—and real business—happens.
Wait… do I really need email marketing?
If you’re dreaming of digital offers, group programs, local partnerships, creative freedom and real income—then yes.
It’s your direct line to the people who care about what you offer—and are ready to go deeper.
- It’s personal. You’re showing up in their inbox, not buried in a feed.
- It’s intentional. You can guide people through a journey—not just hope they happen to see your next post.
- It converts. Like, way more than social. (Some stats say 6x higher. I believe it.)
So… what should I send?
- A weekly tip or encouragement
- A behind-the-scenes story from your teaching or biz-building life
- Student wins or testimonials
- Updates on offers, workshops, new resources
- Sneak peeks & early release offers
- Free content with a clear CTA (even if that CTA is “come hang out with me!”)
But what if I’m still not getting bites?
Who exactly are you trying to help?
What do they actually need?
How do you solve that problem better than anyone else?
Suddenly, people start saying things like: “It’s like you’re inside my head.”
Final thoughts from someone who's been there...
You’re building a business.
A business that reflects who you are and how you love to serve.
A business that doesn’t rely on algorithms or burnout to grow.

- Are you referring to having no music degree or to having any undergraduate degree?
- What setting are you wanting to teach in?
- What kind of music are you wanting to teach?
- What time of day are you wanting to teach?
- What type of students are you wanting to teach?
- What background knowledge to do already have as credentials?