Eric Branner Musician. Educator. Founder.
Helping musicians, educators, and students build thriving creative lives.
I'm Eric Branner, a guitarist, music educator, author, and co-founder of Fons, now MakeMusic Studio.
Music education has been at the center of my work for more than twenty years. I've taught in the studio, built a technology company, written books, spoken at conferences, and hosted conversations with creative entrepreneurs. Each role began with one question: how can the people who teach and make music build lives that sustain them?
More about EricMakeMusic Studio (formerly Fons)
Building better businesses for the people who teach, create, and inspire.
I co-founded Fons to give independent music teachers one place to manage scheduling, payments, and bookings. MakeMusic acquired Fons in 2022, and it lives on today as MakeMusic Studio. The mission hasn't changed: less time on admin, more time teaching.
Fons Family Group: Connect with other kind, motivated, and curious music teaching professionals.
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Explore the work
Books & Writing
Practical guides for musicians, teachers, and creative entrepreneurs.
The 440 Podcast
Conversations about music, teaching, and building a sustainable creative life.
Speaking
Keynotes and workshops that help educators rethink how they teach, work, and grow.
Teaching & Guitar
A lifelong commitment to musicianship, curiosity, and the art of learning.
A meaningful creative life and a thriving business can go hand in hand.