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​This isn’t your average music blog. We skip the clichés and dive into the real stuff: what gets students playing for life, what derails them, and how to avoid throwing your tuition dollars into the void.

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​If you’re looking for a blog filled with fluffy tips like “Just practice more!” or “Find the best teacher in your area!” — you’re in the wrong place. We write about what’s real in the world of music lessons — what works, what doesn’t, and what actually keeps students playing long after the novelty wears off.
Our posts often spring from real-life issues happening in our own studio, with a focus on keeping parents informed so they’re not wasting time, energy, or money on lessons that aren’t going to stick. Not everyone agrees with how we teach, and that’s fine — but our results speak for themselves. Our students win awards, earn scholarships, ace competitions, love performing (or just playing for their own enjoyment), and go on to be wildly successful in whatever they pursue.
In short: we know what works, we’re sticking with it, and we’re never going back.

Our Story

10/2/2020

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Photo by Jacqueline Waters Photography
Our owner, Susan Flinn, started her own business teaching piano from inside her home in 1989. How she maintained a household, worked, and took care of me and my sister while my dad was at work, I have no idea. Well, I do have some idea as I do remember the many students who came in and out of the house every day and the many recitals we helped with and participated in! 

It wasn't until 2005 that my mother, Susan, expanded her business to what we now know as, "The Music Studio". Pretty soon, The Music Studio was offering Piano, Strings, Voice, Band, and other instruments. We moved many times, from 2 places on Garrisonville Road and then finally settled on our current location on Bells Hill Road. 

Now, here is where I, the daughter, come in! For those of you who don't know, teaching music lessons was, what I thought, the last thing I wanted to do when I grew up. Of course, music was always a passion of mine, but teaching/helping run a small business had never crossed my mind. I even went in my first year of college to earn a degree in Music Therapy! 

Long story short, my sophomore year of college, I decided teaching was definitely for me; however I changed my major to Elementary Education.  Once I graduated and was in need of a summer job before continuing in the Public School system, I started teaching with who I am fortunately able to call my mother! AKA one of  the most influential people in my life. Don't worry, Dad, you're in there to (;

That summer, I found my true calling and decided teaching music was something I could not pass up and I am forever grateful for this opportunity!

Because of my mother's passion and an amazing staff, we now have the highest number of students we have ever seen---and counting! We have expanded our business not only by number but by number of teachers, student progress/advancement, AND teaching possibilities. This is just the beginning of our new business plan and we cannot wait for the small victories to come!

So...thank you, Mom, for making a business like this possible. For giving music teachers a chance to dream AND make a living. AND for enhancing the lives of children EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. 

Hoping our minds will continue to move forward and make the business even more than we had ever dreamed...TOGETHER...with all of the amazing teachers, students, parents, family, and friends who make this all possible! <3
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Can you find Ms. Susan, Ms. Pam, and Ms. Mary in these photos?
​Mary Blevins
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    Your teachers here at The Music Studio want to share their insight on our Music Lessons and provide the tips and tricks needed for a successful music education!

    ​Susan Flinn is owner of The Music Studio, and has been teaching music, both privately and in small group and classrooms, for over 35 years.

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  • LESSONS
  • COMPLIMENTARY TRYOUT LESSON
  • Valentine’s Day Book Blast
  • HARP PROGRAM
  • PIANO RETREAT FOR ADULTS
  • HOMESCHOOL EXPLORERS
  • PIANO CAMPS
  • The Blog
  • SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC GUIDE
  • GIFT CARDS
  • APPAREL
  • REQUEST INFO
  • FAQ
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • CURRENT STUDENTS
  • VIDEOS
  • PHOTO GALLERY
  • FREE TRIAL LESSON
  • MAKE UP LESSON CALENDARS
  • PRIMER TEST - PART I
  • PRIMER TEST - PART II
  • PRIMER TEST - PART III
  • PRIMER TEST - PART IV
  • PRIMER TEST - PART V