
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.

“But I’m doing all the things… why isn’t this working?”
Spoiler alert: what you’re doing might not be marketing. It might just be posting.
Wait, isn’t social media part of marketing?
It leads somewhere. It’s part of a system. It helps move people from stranger → curious → ready to book.
🚩 You might just be posting if:
- You're posting consistently but still not getting inquiries
- You’re not sure what the goal of your posts actually is
- You don’t have a system to follow up with interested people
- You’re relying on “hope marketing” (as in: “I hope someone sees this and books a lesson or buys a course!”)
- You’re not collecting emails or offering clear next steps
What real marketing actually looks like
- You know who your ideal student is (and speak directly to them)
- You offer clear next steps (not just “like and share!”)
- You nurture leads over time (think: email series, helpful content, invitations—not pressure)
- You measure what’s working and adjust with intention
- You’re building something bigger than just a full 1:1 schedule—you’re building a business
So how do I start actually marketing?
- Who do I really want to teach?
- What makes me different?
- What problem am I solving for them?
- What’s the best way to reach them consistently—without burning out?
A message that says:
“Hey, I see you. I understand your needs. And I’ve built something just for you.”
Ready to make your marketing mean something?

“Post every day.”
“Show your face more.”
“Keep showing up — even if no one’s commenting.”
“If I just post more, it’ll eventually start working.”
What Posting More Really Does (If There’s No Strategy)
- Wasted time
- Mental fatigue
- Feeling like social media is a second job
- Zero leads, despite all that effort
So... What Does Work?
1. Define the Goal of Your Content
- Build trust with potential students (or their parents)?
- Get clicks to your lesson info page?
- Encourage people to join your email list?
- Kick up your algorithm with engagement?
2. Focus on Strategy Over Frequency
You need to speak clearly to the person you want to help, with content that connects.
3. Plug Social Media Into a Bigger System
- Your website
- Your email list
- Your inquiry form or booking page
- A clear onboarding path
Real Talk for the Music Teacher Scrollin’ Instagram at 10 PM
You’ve just been given the wrong tools.
More strategy = more results.
Ready to Make Social Media Actually Work for Your Studio?
This isn’t another fluffy checklist. It’s a practical roadmap that shows you how to simplify your marketing, attract better-fit students, and stop wasting time on content that doesn’t convert.