2n. Be Your Own Boss

Entrepreneurism

What do you love to do?  Do you ever think that one day you might be able to have a career and make money doing something you love?  Work doesn't have to be a drag- it can be a happy way of life when you go into business for yourself.  But how do you get started?  It can seem so overwhelming!  This class will start with the seed of great ideas and watch them grow into the beautiful gardens of successful and happy career life-- all the steps from narrowing down your ideas of product or service, to making a business plan, market research, financial planning & fundraising, how to find grant money, marketing, accounting, organization-- how do you go about being your own boss AND the employee?  And the best part-- how do you structure your time to get it all done and still have the down time to enjoy the fruits of your labor?  

Instructor: Rebecca Muller

Hello everyone, I am an experienced educator & as of Jan. 2020 a small business owner here in Charlottesville. I got my start teaching private music lessons in late 2006 in the Washington DC/Baltimore area after making a much needed career change. I teach voice, piano, guitar, bass, music theory, & songwriting. I also have one FT & two PT employees who work for me as travelling teachers. Rebecca Muller Music, LLC has been nominated 2 years in a row, 2022 & 2023, by C-Ville Weekly for "Best Music Lessons" in Charlottesville. My business also sponsors MusEdAF- Music Education Assistance Fund, which raises money to help those who otherwise could not afford instruments and/or a music education receive one. To date I have donated over $3000 from my charity to help local kids in underserved communities. I am twice degreed, more recently graduating with highest distinction with a Bachelor's from UVa. I am a member of both the MTNA & CMTA ( https://www.cvillemta.com/rebecca-muller ) organizations. In addition to my private lessons which run year-round, I also hold summer camps for girls ages 10-16 in topics such as performance, songwriting, and recording. I have a load of amazing ideas for enrichment classes, and with my experience in curriculum development for my own private students, I am excited to create classes in anything / everything from journaling & creative writing, health & nutrition, budgeting & finance for teenagers (I was an Algebra tutor for high school and community college students), to volunteerism & community engagement...and the list goes on! I am also happy to take on homeschool kids who are looking for private music lessons (when I don't have a waiting list at my studio, which is often!) in addition to teaching group classes on Mondays at CHEC. My other interests include: Gardening and cooking with the food and herbs I grow (cooking, yes; baking, no! My partner Scott is the baker in the family). I also enjoy taking care of pets, I just adore the magic of cats & dogs. I also love to travel, especially for concerts. I lived in France for a short time in 2004, and two of my favorite places in the world are Ireland & Belize. Walking and staying in touch with my friends are also part of my weekly routine. I am very excited to be a part of the CHEC community!