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117: It Might Be Time to Get Some Help with Adella Carlson
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- TopMusic Piano Podcast
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- Jun 5, 2026
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Summary
Running a music studio involves far more than teaching lessons, and sometimes the administrative side of the business can become overwhelming. In this episode, I'm chatting with Adella Carlson about virtual assistants, delegation, automation, and the systems that help music teachers spend less time on admin and more time doing the work they love. Adella shared how burnout led her to create a virtual assistant business for musicians. How virtual assistants support the administrative side of music businesses. The importance of delegating tasks that do not directly generate income. She described how virtual assistants can help with social media and website management. How inbox and calendar management reduce daily stress for business owners. Why strong systems create more time for teaching, performing, and practicing. The value of having a trusted partner behind the scenes. Adella described how delegation can reduce burnout and improve work-life balance. Why musicians often become the bottleneck in their own businesses. The importance of charging rates that reflect your true value. How repeatable systems reduce decision fatigue and mental load. Adella encouraged teachers to automate billing and payment collection whenever possible. She shared how SOPs help streamline recurring studio tasks and events. Links Mentioned Find out more about TopMusic Local Music Teacher Meetup with Rachel Ehring Adella's website: www.adellacarlsonstudios.com Adella's Instagram Page: @themusiciansassistant & @adellacarlsonstudios Adella's TikTok Page: www.tiktok.com/@adellacarlson Today's Guest Clarinetist Adella Carlson is the founder of The Musician’s Assistant, a virtual assistant service that supports entrepreneurial musicians and arts organizations building sustainable, long-term caree…