Here's what Starving Artists Courses is all about!
Hello artist - thank you for visiting! My name is Juiette Payne, an entrepreneur, YouTuber, and music instructor from Maywood IL.
You might know me as the singer-songwriter of Juiette Z. Payne Music, and founder of Starving Artists Studios (SAS), an after-school non-profit organization created to train aspiring creators in the arts.
Have you ever desired to learn to play music, but found it hard to start for the following reasons:
- You've tried to learn music in the past, but found it to be too difficult and confusing, so you gave up on it.
- You’ve always wanted to learn music, but the lessons were too expensive.
- With all of your other responsibilities, there is just no time to dedicate to practice.
If so then you’ve come to the right place!
Whether you’re just starting your journey as a musician and need additional support, or you’ve been at it for a while but are not seeing the results you want and are ready to take your musicianship to the next level, we’re here to help make it happen!
From a Non-Profit to a New Baby
I developed a passion to teach music after graduating from college. In 2013 I founded Starving Artists Studios (SAS), my first music education business. SAS was a non-profit after-school program that thrived in teaching students music and the arts. The business was on an upward trend, averaging over 50 students on a weekly basis! Our students were passionate about developing their creativity. It was a proud time for SAS and for our students when they could showcase all that they had learned from the semester in front of family and friends during each end of semester Gala performance event.
And then 2016 happened.
My wife and I found out we were expecting our first child! It was exciting news that preceded drastic changes.
Simply put, working part-time in the morning and operating a non-profit after-school program in the evening would not be conducive to the new season we would be entering into. I had to find a new line of work that would open up my schedule, while still supporting my family financially. We made the tough decision of placing SAS on an indefinite hiatus in order to shift our time, energy, and attention to our new baby.
But the passion to continue our music education business never left; in fact, it grew stronger. We knew we absolutely had to reach our budding musicians again, somehow, someway.
Out With The Old. In With The New.
After many conversations with our former students and other music enthusiasts I noticed a few common themes. First, I noticed that there are many who started to learn music at some point in their lives, though found it difficult to understand so they gave up on it. Secondly, many desired to take music lessons but simply couldn't afford them. Last but not least - time. Some just could not find enough hours in the day to dedicate toward learning and practicing an instrument.
The Shift
My team and I took all of these factors into consideration as we explored other options of teaching the arts while maintaining a healthy balance between home/work life. After a lot of research, we decided to make the shift from in-person to online music lessons! This would not only allow us to maintain a healthy home/work-life balance, but ultimately broaden the horizons and allowing so many more students to be reached than would have been possible in a single location.
So my team and I took all of these factors into consideration while developing this resource. We worked hard to bring you something new, something relevant, and something that would take your musicianship to the next level!
Welcome to Starving Artists Courses!
What does Starving Artists Courses mean?
Many have asked where the name Starving Artists Courses came from. Now let me give a little clarity here. This does not mean that we're starving, or begging for food or always broke. As a matter of fact, it's the complete opposite. It's starving in the sense of being hungry and having the yearning and desire for your musical and artistic creativity to be unlocked. The goal is to encourage those with a God given passion for music to go for it.
What we offer
We teach a variety of instruments - acoustic, bass and electric guitar; drums, piano, and voice. We offer three services:
Weekly Online Lessons
Here at Starving Artists Courses we want you to dive right in and start learning your favorite songs. Online lessons are uploaded to our YouTube channel every week. Each month you will learn to play one new song, and each week you will learn a different instrument from that song. So by the end of the month, you will be able to play the song in its entirety!
Memberships
Our membership packages offer personalized one-on-one music lessons so students can receive the individualized attention needed to enhance their skills. These lessons are live online, so students can learn from the comfort of their home. Members will also gain exclusive access to the Starving Artists Community, an online forum where members can connect with a group of like-minded individuals who also have the ambition to develop their skills as artists.
Courses (Coming Soon!)
Our courses are instrument specific. Each course is broken down into short modules that zero in on specific musical topics. These modules build on top of one another, providing practical steps and application exercises. By the end of our course you will be able to go from having no musical experience, to being equipped with performance proficiency!
Me working in the studio space where we bring you valuable music education content!If any of this is hitting home, then you’re in the right place. Me and a team of amazing instructors are excited to help unlock your musical creativity. With over 7+ years of experience in running a music education business, I will give you the tools you need to become the confident and skilled artist you long to become!
It won't be easy - you want to know what the hardest part of learning a new instrument is? Getting started!
So let's get the ball rolling right now!
Download my free PDF Guide and learn the 3 steps to dedicating time toward your dream of becoming a world-class musician.
With this tool your dreams won't come to pass overnight, but this will be the first step - and you will begin to see results in no time if you stick to the system!
Ready to find your rhythm and make time for your dreams?
Download my FREE Guide and learn the 3 steps for making the most of your time and begin seeing your dreams come to action - even if you have a super busy schedule!
In only 30 minutes a day, you can put this plan into action and begin creating amazing music!
