117: Cathy Hallessey | How U-Rock Never Struggles to Find Teachers

In this episode John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School (http://michiganrockschool.com) and RockSchoolProprietor.com) interviews Cathy Hallessey, founder of U-Rock Music School. (https://u-rockschool.com/) Cathy shares her innovative approach to running a community-focused, performance-based music school that has thrived for nearly 30 years -- pre-dating the big rock school franchises. Through U-Rock, Cathy has broken the mold on some long-standing music school traditions. Included: • How performance-first, band-centered programs create a tight-knit community and long-term retention. • How exclusively hiring student instructors creates a win-win financial relationship between studio and employees, and ensures a stronger studio culture. • How to implement a student mentor program that organically solves the music teacher shortage problem. • How an in-home studio can expand beyond private lessons only, and why Cathy's model has a community advantage over retail and brick-and-mortar studios. Tune in to learn how U-Rock grew organically, why Cathy rejects traditional growth-by-volume thinking, practical steps for hiring and training student teachers, and how small, consistent performance opportunities and culture-focused choices sustain a successful music school. ------------------------------------------ Your ratings and reviews on Apple Podcast and Spotify are always appreciated! Join our private Facebook group, "The Modern Music School (  / 527746173148760  ) ," a community for like-minded professionals to connect and share insights. Looking for a simple and effective guitar curriculum that includes FREE instructor training and support? Consider John's book, Complete Guitar Strumming (http://rockschoolproprietor.com/book) .