Case Study: Kathryn DePalma Music Services grows from 2 to 20 students with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

Kathryn DePalma Music Services - Customer Case Study

Kathryn DePalma Music Services, based in Jacksonville, Florida, started as a one-room music studio with just two students and needed help turning a part-time passion into a sustainable business. To get guidance on business planning, legal structure, and day-to-day operations, the company turned to **SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty** and its small business orientation and mentoring services.

With support from **SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty**, including mentorship from Dave Baier, Kathryn DePalma Music Services developed a stronger business plan, improved recordkeeping, and learned how to navigate taxes and regulations. The results were significant: in their first year, the business grew from 2 students to 20, enabling DePalma to leave her day job and expand services to include multiple instruments, music theory, music history, recitals, and group outings.

Kathryn DePalma Music Services

Dave Baier

Owner