In this episode, Eric Sheppard and Ben Nguyen, explore the world of music coaching and education. Ben shares his journey from a music student to a coach, emphasizing the importance of social connections in music. They discuss the challenges of building a music teaching roster, striking the right balance between building a business and realizing artistic fulfillment, and effective marketing strategies for music educators. The conversation also highlights the importance of mentorship, the qualities that make a great music teacher, and the power of word-of-mouth referrals in the music education space.