LUYC 097: Teaching Piano Online with Jacques Hopkins

LUYC 097: Teaching Piano Online with Jacques Hopkins

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur May 22, 2019 Duration: 35:45
Hey, everyone! Today, I am joined by Jacques Hopkins, founder of Piano in 21 Days. After years of piano lessons, Jacques realized that he could only play two songs no matter how much he practiced. Luckily, he soon learned a new approach that allowed him to play hit songs--in minutes. Jacques decided to teach his piano playing method online. He joins me today to share his course, how he struggled with sales, and the system that eventually helped him generate $40k per month. Enjoy! One of the biggest reasons that people don't succeed as an online course creator is they give up too easily. Episode Quotes “Learning piano doesn’t have to take years. It can be faster, more fun, and easier than you thought.” "It wasn't until I created an online course based on something that I love that I found success with my own online business." "With online courses, I’m having a direct impact on other people’s lives, and that’s been the biggest ‘why’ with what I’m doing today." "Not only do I need to be good in responding to people's struggle, I need to find a better way to help them." "We just have one life, why not make the most of it?" Listen to Learn 01:44 Getting to know Jacque Hopkins, Rapid 5 Questions 05:10 Jacques business/online coaching journey 08:47 The impetus in creating "Piano in 21 Days" 10:24 Overview about Piano in 21 Days - who is it for? 12:15 Early stages of the course, challenges encountered 16:40 Course structure and goal - 80/20 principle 18:15 How to overcome the hurdles and stuck zones? 22:08 Pricing tier, course materials/resources included 27:19 Jacques insights for online course creators 30:13 Awesome things coming up from Jacques Hopkins, website links Grab Your Bonus! If you enjoyed the interview, join us in the bonus segment! You’ll learn Jacques’ approach to pricing and packaging. We also dig into his approach to evergreen sales funnels. Click here to listen --> https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives
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