In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure sits down with Nana Grace—a seasoned pianist, educator, and competition director—to explore how she completely reinvented her business and life through the Musician’s Profit Umbrella® framework.
Despite decades of experience and a waitlist of students, Nana found herself at a breaking point—overworked, tech-averse, and limited by the one-on-one teaching model. But through deep mindset work, strategic support, and community, she embraced a new way of serving her students while reclaiming her time, income, and creativity.
Nana shares how she tripled her rates, cut her teaching hours in half, empowered her students to win competitions in just three months, and finally stepped into her role as a true musical leader and entrepreneur.
Key Highlights:
- Breaking Free from the One-on-One Model: How Nana shifted from burnout and 45-hour workweeks to running scalable, joyful group programs—with better student results.
- A 10x Revenue Leap: She went from charging $45 per lesson to earning over $430/month per student—without sacrificing quality.
- From Tech Fears to Full Digital Mastery: Learn how Nana embraced technology and built an online school—with support from a virtual assistant who now plays piano herself!
- Organic Teaching and Lifetime Learning: Why teaching “organically” and tailoring each session to real-time student needs has been a game-changer for engagement and retention.
- Building Confidence and Leadership: Nana shares how Fabiana’s program helped her find her voice, set stronger boundaries, and guide students (and parents!) with clarity and conviction.
- Empowered Students, Grateful Families: From parents texting in excitement to students outperforming their previous results—hear how Nana’s transformation rippled into her entire studio.
This episode is a masterclass in creative reinvention for music educators ready to scale their impact without burning out. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the old model or seeking more alignment, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you step into your full entrepreneurial potential.
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Connect with Nana Grace: Nana Grace’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nana.grace.715046/ | Rhode Island Do-Re-Mi Music Academy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583141890867
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About Dr. Fabiana Claure
Fabiana, a concert pianist turned successful entrepreneur, co-founded Superior Academy of Music® in 2011 and managed it remotely with her husband from 2016, driving increased efficiency and profitability. Simultaneously, as Founder and Director of the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program (2016-2021), she pioneered initiatives aiding musicians in business launches and program recognition. In 2020, she launched her online mentorship program, utilizing the Musician’s Profit Umbrella® method to help musicians globally scale their businesses. Transitioning from academia in 2021, she now focuses on coaching, performing, and speaking engagements while assisting musicians in expanding their online music businesses for both financial growth and meaningful life design.
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