The Duolingo of Music: Playground Sessions’ Story with Chris Vance

Show NotesGuest: Chris Vance, CEO of Playground SessionsWebsite: playgroundsessions.comSocials: InstagramTikTokThreadsKey topics: Chris’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurshipHow Playground Sessions revolutionizes music learningBuilding a global brand with strong retention ratesMarketing strategies: SEO, app store optimization, PR, and influencer collaborationsImportance of balance, personal growth, and lifelong learningThe evolving world of digital piano learning and gamificationChris’s best advice: Stay focused, learn deeply, and lead with integrityConnect with Chris: LinkedInCheck out Playground Sessions: playgroundsessions.comKey Questions (00:59) How did you end up where you are today? (04:12)  Who is your ideal avatar nowadays? (05:31) So do schools utilize you guys as well? (06:24) Is it just piano or do you have other instruments, too? (06:35)  How do you get in front of your customers? (09:20) Do you do anything for referrals? (10:40) You mentioned a goal being expanding to other instruments like guitar Are there any other big goals that you have in the next year or two? (12:33) What do you feel is your number one roadblock from reaching that? Is it just customer retention or do you think it's more? (14:20) Can you talk to us a little bit about bootstrapping and scaling and some lessons that you've learned along the way? (17:14) How has it been for you to intersect, combine your music and the technology and your community all together? (19:30) Can you walk us through? I want to learn how to play. I have a keyboard, piano. I get your app, then what? How does it work? (22:36) What's the best advice that you have ever been given, that you've ever received? (25:47)  What's the best advice you have ever given? (30:35) Is there something that we haven't touched on yet that you did want to talk about? (31:42) How do you manage or balance your time? (33:37)  Where can we learn about you and what you do?Chris Vance playgroundsessions.com https://www.instagram.com/playgroundsessions/profilecard/?igsh=d3p1dGpjbWFla3Bp https://www.tiktok.com/@playgroundsessions?_t=8qxYEpPo5nD&_r=1 https://www.threads.net/@playgroundsessionsVirginia Purnell Funnel & Visibility Specialist Distinct Digital Marketing (833) 762-5336 virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.com www.distinctdigitalmarketing.com www.distinctdigitalmarketing.co