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Soundsteps Music School

The Soundsteps Music School concept was founded in Croydon in 1991 by Nigel Blyth, a graduate of the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama, and a professional concert pianist, keyboard player and teacher. Since the school was founded over 14,000 children have learnt to play the keyboard/piano by experiencing the benefits of our unique methods, and there is an ever-increasing demand for children to learn through Soundsteps dynamic and fun approach.

The Soundsteps methods and systems have a proven track record, with their founding school in South London currently teaching over 600 pupils each week. Their franchise in West London has over 500 pupils after just two years of trading, and new franchises are launching each term. As a Soundsteps franchisee you would get the benefit of all this experience.


Franchising Tips and Facts

When considering whether or not to invest your money in a Soundsteps Music School franchise, be sure to ask if you will be required to purchase products and supplies from the parent company. If so, compare your cost to the local retail prices of the same goods. There have been instances in the franchise industry where the price from the franchise company for goods was higher than the price of the same goods in local retail stores. Selling anything under these conditions would make it quite difficult to keep your prices comparable with your competitors.

If you are interested in buying a Soundsteps Music School Franchise, then you will most likely be requested to complete a formal franchise application, which will involve typically a credit check and sometimes a background check. If you meet the franchisors guidelines, then to move forward then by law the franchisor is required to send or provide to you a disclosure document, known as a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). Read the UFOC carefully and have your lawyer go over it as well, since it will include a vast amount of information on the franchise such as: history of franchise and its key principals, financial statements, litigation, franchise openings/closings/terminations, franchisee contacts, franchise agreement, requirements, and more.

Franchising opportunities provide brand recognition, management and administrative systems, and a proven business model to small business owners. In theory, this should result in Soundsteps Music School franchises having higher success rates than non-franchise business opportunities. But in practice, franchises can and do fail.

If you are concerned about the risk involved in a opening a new, independent business venture, then a Soundsteps Music School franchise opportunity may be the best business option for you. But remember that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice are essential to the success of any business venture, including franchising.

Please Note: Soundsteps Music School, and other franchise opportunities, business opportunities, businesses and franchises for sale on this web site are not to be considered as an "offering," suggestion or approval by ActiveFranchising.com. As always, we recommends seeking the advice of a lawyer, financial consultant or accountant before purchasing a franchise or business opportunity.