Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in music education but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Scot Taber, Founder of The Versatile Guitarist, located in San Diego, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I have an online membership where I teach guitar students from around the world how to play the nylon string guitar at all skill levels in styles like Classical, Flamenco, Latin, Bossa Nova, and more.
Tell us about yourself
I've been a professional musician and teacher since I was 16. I have never woken up a day in my life and not had a passion for playing the guitar! I own and direct a successful music school in San Diego called Paper Moon Music. I also have an online membership business where I can connect with students from around the globe.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment so far has been creating a thriving and successful music lessons studio business in southern California. We've been in business for 15 years and still growing!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
As most business owners will tell you, one of the biggest challenges is being able to "turn off" the work part of your brain and separate yourself and your private life from your business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
First of all, every entrepreneur thinks that they need to do everything, but if I had known that I needed to delegate tasks to different people who are good at those tasks, I would have achieved success in business a lot earlier. Also, I now believe strongly in the power of business coaching. Find a business coach or coaching program for your industry and learn from people who have made all the mistakes you are about to make! Lastly, building a successful business takes time and a lot of effort, but spending all your time working and not enjoying your life will not be worth it.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.theversatileguitarist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theversatileguitarist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottaberguitarist/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scot_taber
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