getting office space

[urbanspice]

Any ideas on how to get current tenants of an office to let me rent office space for a studio? I've found a few places, (who knew it would be so hard to find office space) at decent prices but when I say "I am piano instructor and I want open a piano studio", everyone becomes reluctant. Too much noise is usually what I get. Sigh.

[pianistimo]

you won't just have to worry about the space - but also parking.  this sounds trite, but go to some music supply stores (sheet music) and just ask to rent a room for piano lessons.  you'll pay much less - have someone else getting business too - and probably make more money.  sometimes they are actively looking for teachers anyways.  who knows, if you are at a store long enough - you may be able to take over a room and put your insignia all over it.

[ingagroznaya]

Urbanspice,
I can relate to your problem. I can't say that rent in my area is reasonable, but finding a place where piano would be accepted is very difficult. I know people who've managed to rent a space, so don't give up and keep looking. Wish me luck too!

[urbanspice]

Well, it looks like I've found an office space! If anyone has any advice, things I should know about or stuff I shouldn't overlook let me know. I have an entire list of all the things I think I need to do\have\be wary of, but feel free to add stuff.

Urbanspice,
I can relate to your problem. I can't say that rent in my area is reasonable, but finding a place where piano would be accepted is very difficult. I know people who've managed to rent a space, so don't give up and keep looking. Wish me luck too!

Keep looking! I had better luck with craigslist, the people that posted there were much more open to a piano studio. I also spoke to several piano studios here that rented space, and they said that it may be easier to rent a building\suite\ect and then sublet the space yourself to other music instructors in the area. Oh, you should also try offices that are only open part time, like MWF, they might allow other businesses in on days when they are closed. Just some thoughts, good luck!