Podcast Summary: Social Media Algorithms for the Modern Brass Educator

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Ultimate Trumpet Podcast, Adam and Bella unpack Michael Droste’s playbook on navigating the 2026 digital landscape for music educators. They emphasize that building an online studio requires the same rigorous discipline as daily practice routines. The outdated strategy of posting flashy "screamer" videos for raw views is dead; modern success relies on high-value pedagogy, user retention, and funneling followers into an owned business ecosystem.

The 2026 Algorithmic Reality

Social platforms no longer treat content equally and have evolved into highly specialized distribution models.

• Instagram (The Retention & Share Engine):
  • Metrics that Matt ...