7 Top Social Media Marketing Tips to Promote Your Music School Locally
- Hookle
- May 3
- 5 min read
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Bonus Tip: Manage All Your Socials in One App
In today’s digital world, social media isn’t just about posting fun pictures - it’s a powerful tool to attract more students, showcase your school’s talent, and build community.
Social media marketing can help promote your music school in a cost-effective way
Whether you’re running a small music academy or offering private lessons, social media marketing can help promote your music school to local audiences in a cost-effective and authentic way.
But what strategies really work for a local music school? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through simple and practical tips that you can start using today. You don’t need to be a marketing expert - just follow these easy ideas to make your music school stand out online.
What is Social Media Marketing for Music School?
Social media marketing for music schools means using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to connect with current and potential students, parents, and the local community. The goal is to share valuable content, build relationships, promote your services, and ultimately grow your student base.
Share valuable content and build relationships to grow your student base
Unlike traditional ads, social media allows you to interact in real-time, show your personality, and highlight the daily life and success stories from your school. It’s storytelling and promotion rolled into one.
What Platforms Are Best for Music School?
While there are many platforms to choose from, the most effective ones for music schools tend to be those that help you engage locally, showcase your talent, and build trust with students and parents.
Here are some of the top platforms:
Instagram - Perfect for sharing videos of performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and music tips.
Facebook - Great for reaching local parents and promoting events or offers.
YouTube - Ideal for longer-form videos like student recitals, tutorials, and teacher introductions.
TikTok - A growing channel to showcase short, fun music clips that can go viral.
Google Business Profile - Not a traditional social network, but an essential platform to keep your school visible in local searches (more on this below).
Want to dive deeper into choosing the right platforms for your music school? Check out our other blog post for more helpful tips and guidance.
7 Social Media Marketing Tips for Music Schools
Let’s dive into these practical, real-life tips to boost your social media presence and attract more local students to your music school or private lessons.
1. Post Videos of Student Performances
Landz Music School did a fantastic job highlighting Christopher’s incredible progress above - what a great clip to share! Moments like these not only celebrate student achievements but also inspire others.
Authentic, heartwarming moments are highly shareable
Showcase your students' growth by posting short clips from recitals or practice sessions (with permission). These authentic, heartwarming moments are highly shareable - especially among families and friends.
2. Use Google Business Profile
Your Google Business Profile is your digital front door - make it sing! For music schools, an up-to-date profile helps local students and parents find you quickly and trust your services.
Be sure to include your location, lesson hours, contact details, and what you offer - like piano lessons, vocal coaching, or group classes. Link your socials and encourage happy students or parents to leave reviews to boost credibility and visibility.
Keep your Google profile fresh with regular updates
Your Google Business Profile isn’t a one-time setup. Share updates about recital dates, new class openings, seasonal offers, or student success stories to stay relevant. You can post manually on Google - or save time by using a tool like Hookle to publish updates across your Google Business Profile and all your social channels at once.
No profile yet? You're missing out! It's free, easy to set up, and one of the best ways to attract local students. Create your Google Business Profile here.
3. Highlight Teacher Introductions
Vivaldi Music Academy did a great job introducing their team by sharing a short clip of teachers in action - a fantastic way to show the people behind the music. It gives potential students and parents a real sense of who they’ll be learning from.
Introduce your instructors with short video interviews
Introduce your instructors with short video interviews or “Meet the Teacher” posts. It builds trust and helps new students feel more comfortable before their first lesson.
4. Use Local Hashtags
Park Cities Music in Dallas nailed it by sharing a post that showcased their students playing different instruments - a great way to highlight talent and variety. They boosted the post’s reach by using local hashtags like #ParkCitiesDallas and #MusicSchoolDallas, helping them connect with nearby families and music lovers.
Boost reach with local hashtags to connect with nearby families and music lovers
Use location-based hashtags like #YourCityMusic, #YourCityPianoLessons, or #YourTownVoiceLessons to help people in your area discover your school. Combine these with general music-related tags like #LearnMusic or #MusicEducation to expand your reach even more.
5. Go Behind-the-Scenes
Who says behind-the-scenes content has to be serious? New City School of Music nailed it by sharing a fun, heartwarming clip of their team introduction - it took many takes to get it right, and the result was hilarious!
Share what happens in your school day-to-day
Share what happens in your school day-to-day - instrument tuning, setting up lessons, or even funny bloopers. These casual moments make your school feel welcoming, relatable, and full of personality.
6. Post Consistently
Maintaining a steady presence on social media doesn’t mean being glued to your phone every day. For music schools, consistency is more about planning ahead than posting in real time.
Start with a simple content calendar
Set aside one day a week - or even just one day a month - to plan and batch-create content like student highlights, event promos, and practice tips. It keeps your feed active without the daily stress.
Even better, use a tool like Hookle (shown above) to schedule your posts in advance across all platforms, including your Google Business Profile. That way, you can focus on teaching and inspiring students, while your social media works quietly in the background.
7. Schedule Weekly Content Themes
Music Playground shared a great Tuesday Tip featuring voice instructor Alyssa - what a fantastic 90-second clip full of value!
Keep your feed active by using weekly themes
Keep your feed active by using weekly themes like “Music Tip Monday” or “Friday Feature.” It helps you stay consistent and creative without overthinking every post.
Manage All Your Socials in One App
Running a music school involves a lot - teaching, planning recitals, communicating with students and parents, and keeping the day-to-day operations running smoothly.
With so much on your plate, keeping up with social media across multiple platforms can feel overwhelming. That’s where a social media management tool like Hookle can make a real difference.
Hookle is specially designed for busy music school owners like you
Hookle is an easy-to-use app designed for busy educators and small business owners. It allows you to manage all your social media channels - including your Google Business Profile - from one place. You can create and schedule posts, get content suggestions, and monitor how your content is performing, all in just a few taps.
Don’t just take our word for it - try it yourself. Download Hookle for free today and make social media one less thing to worry about!
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