Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in music but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Anita Toussaint, Co-Founder of ALVATA, located in Romans-sur-Isère, France.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Violin lessons for adults. You can start playing the violin at any age and enjoy yourself. At home, at your own pace. We sell training courses that make you autonomous and able to tackle a piece by yourself.

Our target: people who want to start playing the violin with some musical knowledge or who have never been close to music. You can start the violin at much more than 60 years old.

Tell us about yourself

The certainty that one could learn the violin as an adult and have fun. There is no structure for learning the violin as an adult. We do it every day because our students prove to us every day that we are doing the right thing by showing us their satisfaction.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Our main course: is ALVATA which includes over 80 videos.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

The hardest part is marketing our products.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. To follow their wishes.
  2. To remain authentic.
  3. To stay close to their values.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://apprendre-le-violon-a-tout-age.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/formationsalvata/


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