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[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@shivsakhuja Goose

[Matthew Kobach @mkobach]

With two young boys at home, I try to imagine this every few months

[Anthony Kolodziej @anthonyvending]

Step 2: Find a business that scales without you.

Vending machines checked every box:

• Low startup cost (I started with about $15K)
• Recurring monthly revenue
• Can be systematized and delegated
• Kids can learn alongside you

The goal isn't to buy yourself a job.

It's to build an asset that works while you sleep.

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@marclou Is there a version of this that verifies 'coaches' and agencies, etc., on Instagram?

[ISM @ISM_music]

This afternoon in PMQs, @JohnSlinger stressed the importance of music education and asked the Prime Minister to invest in music and creatives subjects so that they are accessible for all children.

Hear the question and the PM's response👇

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@gabrielszatan Respect 🙏

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@I_Skream Love this post. So much goodness in it. Sending love, truly sorry to hear brother. 🙏

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@I_Skream Gutted I had to leave and missed that. Still never heard that vocal on a big system. Good to see you though. 🙏

[George Mack @george__mack]

What is ignored or neglected by the media -- but will be studied by historians?

Here's the full list of 25 examples:

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@Plastician Have an amazing time bro!!

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

Back on the road, loving every minute! BIG milestone w/ @ucl @ProfLakhanpaul & @Hodgebristol We're creating an artist-led music curriculum for schools to bridge education & industry. Want this in your school? Get in touch w/ @playvirtuoso #MusicEducation #FutureOfLearning

[Saffron @SaffronRecords]

After 7 years of working to advance gender equality in music tech, we find ourselves in a precarious position and urgently need YOUR help.

If you want to do something real to support the cause this #InternationalWomensDay please read, share and donate 👉 https://t.co/Zxr3oCr8B5

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

Revolutionizing music education, 1 Microproject at a time! With renowned artists like @JaguarWorldwide , @iamsherelle & @densepika teaching learners how to ace their performance element of GCSEs, we're beyond excited! Thank you to everyone who's made this happen. #MusicEducation

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

We’re doing some really powerful work together in the coming months around DJ-ing/music project and curriculum development with the amazing @ProfLakhanpaul of @ucl – Does anyone know any DJs who have ever been homeless and may be interested in collaborating with us? DM me.

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

Excited to be back on the road with my wingman building our vision for a new standard of music learning.

We’ve been heads down for mnths; we built better product, filmed 300hrs of content, went viral, worked w/ @mjcole & helped members get jobs.

It takes time & lots of sweat.

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

3/5 pillars for a new ecosystem to transform music learning. Focus on Modern & Diverse Music: Music culture moves fast, but education can’t keep up. So centralised plans that are set for years do not work in the context of music. Music being taught must be relevant and relatable.

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

That's why we believe in these inspiring artist educators: @swindle @iamsherelle @I_Skream @LCY__________ @Plastician @TODDLAT @DJKRUST @FlavaD @archiebhamilton @Moonsanelly @sarahstorytweet @jorisvoorn @objectblue_ @Carl_Cox @Hodgebristol @ANDYC_ram @JaguarWorldwide @mjcole

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

"Music learning in the UK could be reshaped by an alternative model where a multipolar community curates courses & connects directly w/ artists. This will put the interests of learning, sharing & co-creating at the heart of the decision-making processes" https://t.co/NR5NCWL14V

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

"The benefits to the music community of this approach include an increased number of people who are able to participate in learning through easy access, a more inclusive range of offerings & a stronger local music scene which can generate cultural & community economic benefits"

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

@Hodgebristol

[Austen Smart @austensmart]

Students should receive structured training to develop musical skills. This should include learning a MODERN instrument, theory & performance techniques, but with MUCH MORE emphasis on skills! @playvirtuoso artist educator Hodge, showing us how to do a lot with little & HAVE FUN!