John Kozicki
@johnkozicki.bsky.social
Owner: Michigan Rock School
Podcaster: Rock School Proprietor Podcast
Passionate about music education, guitar, and building culture through music.
Podcast & FREE Resources at:
http://RockSchoolProprietor.com
Podcaster: Rock School Proprietor Podcast
Passionate about music education, guitar, and building culture through music.
Podcast & FREE Resources at:
http://RockSchoolProprietor.com
This is EXACTLY how learning to play music builds confidence!
From episode 55 of Rock School Proprietor podcast. (Link in bio)
From episode 55 of Rock School Proprietor podcast. (Link in bio)
August 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is EXACTLY how learning to play music builds confidence!
From episode 55 of Rock School Proprietor podcast. (Link in bio)
From episode 55 of Rock School Proprietor podcast. (Link in bio)
Neurodiversity can be leveraged to help kids excel in music lessons. Flexibility in our teaching methods is the key for instructors.
Listen to Ep. 51 of Rock School Proprietor podcast for tips!
#neurodiversity #musiclessons #musicteacher
Listen to Ep. 51 of Rock School Proprietor podcast for tips!
#neurodiversity #musiclessons #musicteacher
July 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Neurodiversity can be leveraged to help kids excel in music lessons. Flexibility in our teaching methods is the key for instructors.
Listen to Ep. 51 of Rock School Proprietor podcast for tips!
#neurodiversity #musiclessons #musicteacher
Listen to Ep. 51 of Rock School Proprietor podcast for tips!
#neurodiversity #musiclessons #musicteacher
Peer to peer interactions in music programs are invaluable. Private lessons are great, but they simply can’t provide the same experience compared to group dynamics.
From Episode 45 🔗link in bio
From Episode 45 🔗link in bio
June 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Peer to peer interactions in music programs are invaluable. Private lessons are great, but they simply can’t provide the same experience compared to group dynamics.
From Episode 45 🔗link in bio
From Episode 45 🔗link in bio
Insightful words about reading music in music lessons from Michael Hemsworth!
From Episode 42 of Rock School Proprietor podcast (link in bio).
From Episode 42 of Rock School Proprietor podcast (link in bio).
May 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Insightful words about reading music in music lessons from Michael Hemsworth!
From Episode 42 of Rock School Proprietor podcast (link in bio).
From Episode 42 of Rock School Proprietor podcast (link in bio).
Get parents of prospective students in the phone!
Ask them about their child’s:
✅ musical goals
✅ personality
✅ learning style
Understanding these things will lead to better results, and better retention. Much more so than, “what time works for you.”
Ask them about their child’s:
✅ musical goals
✅ personality
✅ learning style
Understanding these things will lead to better results, and better retention. Much more so than, “what time works for you.”
May 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Get parents of prospective students in the phone!
Ask them about their child’s:
✅ musical goals
✅ personality
✅ learning style
Understanding these things will lead to better results, and better retention. Much more so than, “what time works for you.”
Ask them about their child’s:
✅ musical goals
✅ personality
✅ learning style
Understanding these things will lead to better results, and better retention. Much more so than, “what time works for you.”
Delegating tasks in your music school can seem intimidating if you’ve personally built your business from the ground up. But there is hidden power in delegating and collaboration!
From Episode 39 (link in bio)
From Episode 39 (link in bio)
April 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Delegating tasks in your music school can seem intimidating if you’ve personally built your business from the ground up. But there is hidden power in delegating and collaboration!
From Episode 39 (link in bio)
From Episode 39 (link in bio)
Maintaining focus on “big picture” aspects of your business becomes more difficult as you grow.
#musiclessonbusiness #musicteacher #smallbizowner
#musiclessonbusiness #musicteacher #smallbizowner
March 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Maintaining focus on “big picture” aspects of your business becomes more difficult as you grow.
#musiclessonbusiness #musicteacher #smallbizowner
#musiclessonbusiness #musicteacher #smallbizowner
As a business owner ultimately responsible for all aspect of your business, measuring your own quality of life can and should be an important metric.
Ep. 34: Chris Bates | The Power of Mindset & Strategic Planning
Ep. 34: Chris Bates | The Power of Mindset & Strategic Planning
March 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As a business owner ultimately responsible for all aspect of your business, measuring your own quality of life can and should be an important metric.
Ep. 34: Chris Bates | The Power of Mindset & Strategic Planning
Ep. 34: Chris Bates | The Power of Mindset & Strategic Planning
Music can ground us (and our students) in reality. Even while AI and technology push us further into a seemingly manufactured “reality” in the online world.
Full discussion: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Full discussion: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
March 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Music can ground us (and our students) in reality. Even while AI and technology push us further into a seemingly manufactured “reality” in the online world.
Full discussion: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Full discussion: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
#musicteachers — don’t overlook the importance of teaching kids how to listen. How they hear the rest of their group can impact how they play.
More in Ep. 32: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands (link in bio - Rock School Proprietor Podcast)
More in Ep. 32: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands (link in bio - Rock School Proprietor Podcast)
March 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#musicteachers — don’t overlook the importance of teaching kids how to listen. How they hear the rest of their group can impact how they play.
More in Ep. 32: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands (link in bio - Rock School Proprietor Podcast)
More in Ep. 32: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands (link in bio - Rock School Proprietor Podcast)
Latest episode of Rock School Proprietor podcast.
33: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands
Link in bio!
33: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands
Link in bio!
March 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Latest episode of Rock School Proprietor podcast.
33: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands
Link in bio!
33: Getting Better Results in Groups & Bands
Link in bio!
#MusicTeachers : We’re talking about how to “future proof” your music lesson business in the age of AI.
#musiclessons #musiclessonsforkids
#musiclessons #musiclessonsforkids
February 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#MusicTeachers : We’re talking about how to “future proof” your music lesson business in the age of AI.
#musiclessons #musiclessonsforkids
#musiclessons #musiclessonsforkids
ChatGPT can now teach guitar…sort of.
As this technology advanced, focusing in the uniquely human aspects of learning and playing music becomes more important.
#musicinstructors #musiclessons #aimusic
As this technology advanced, focusing in the uniquely human aspects of learning and playing music becomes more important.
#musicinstructors #musiclessons #aimusic
February 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
ChatGPT can now teach guitar…sort of.
As this technology advanced, focusing in the uniquely human aspects of learning and playing music becomes more important.
#musicinstructors #musiclessons #aimusic
As this technology advanced, focusing in the uniquely human aspects of learning and playing music becomes more important.
#musicinstructors #musiclessons #aimusic
Don’t give students a reason to quit if they love it!
Music instructor: “your child needs to spend 20 minutes per day practicing.”
Parent: “We’re dropping because my kid just isn’t practicing at home. They love lessons and we hope to come back when my child can take this more seriously.”
Music instructor: “your child needs to spend 20 minutes per day practicing.”
Parent: “We’re dropping because my kid just isn’t practicing at home. They love lessons and we hope to come back when my child can take this more seriously.”
February 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Don’t give students a reason to quit if they love it!
Music instructor: “your child needs to spend 20 minutes per day practicing.”
Parent: “We’re dropping because my kid just isn’t practicing at home. They love lessons and we hope to come back when my child can take this more seriously.”
Music instructor: “your child needs to spend 20 minutes per day practicing.”
Parent: “We’re dropping because my kid just isn’t practicing at home. They love lessons and we hope to come back when my child can take this more seriously.”
Music instructors: STOP saying your students need to practice 20 minutes per day to be successful.
#musicinstructors #musiclessonsforkids #playingoverpractice
#musicinstructors #musiclessonsforkids #playingoverpractice
February 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Music instructors: STOP saying your students need to practice 20 minutes per day to be successful.
#musicinstructors #musiclessonsforkids #playingoverpractice
#musicinstructors #musiclessonsforkids #playingoverpractice
Group classes are a great way to add interaction and build a sense of community, in addition to better margins in a music lesson business.
There are a few tricks to managing behavior in groups, however. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
There are a few tricks to managing behavior in groups, however. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
February 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Group classes are a great way to add interaction and build a sense of community, in addition to better margins in a music lesson business.
There are a few tricks to managing behavior in groups, however. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
There are a few tricks to managing behavior in groups, however. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Practice vs. Play
There’s a lot of focus on practice in music lessons. But there IS a difference between practicing and playing.
Practice is an organized form of play. You can’t really practice without first playing. Put playing first and everything else falls into place!
There’s a lot of focus on practice in music lessons. But there IS a difference between practicing and playing.
Practice is an organized form of play. You can’t really practice without first playing. Put playing first and everything else falls into place!
February 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Practice vs. Play
There’s a lot of focus on practice in music lessons. But there IS a difference between practicing and playing.
Practice is an organized form of play. You can’t really practice without first playing. Put playing first and everything else falls into place!
There’s a lot of focus on practice in music lessons. But there IS a difference between practicing and playing.
Practice is an organized form of play. You can’t really practice without first playing. Put playing first and everything else falls into place!
Let’s talk about authenticity.
Part of the discussion Mandy and I have in this episode is about stock photos, AI images, and artfully captured photos for marketing purposes. Spoilers: hiring a photographer is the winner.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Part of the discussion Mandy and I have in this episode is about stock photos, AI images, and artfully captured photos for marketing purposes. Spoilers: hiring a photographer is the winner.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
January 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Let’s talk about authenticity.
Part of the discussion Mandy and I have in this episode is about stock photos, AI images, and artfully captured photos for marketing purposes. Spoilers: hiring a photographer is the winner.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Part of the discussion Mandy and I have in this episode is about stock photos, AI images, and artfully captured photos for marketing purposes. Spoilers: hiring a photographer is the winner.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Knowledge about playing an instrument is available in abundance online. Connecting with other through music, and TEACHING that aspect is where music lesson providers should focus their efforts. Your students (and their parents!) will love you for it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
January 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Knowledge about playing an instrument is available in abundance online. Connecting with other through music, and TEACHING that aspect is where music lesson providers should focus their efforts. Your students (and their parents!) will love you for it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
An authentic music lesson experience means PLAYING music, and with other people! Full podcast episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
January 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
An authentic music lesson experience means PLAYING music, and with other people! Full podcast episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...