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133: Simply Music at Dancing Keys with Giana Nguyen
Episode 133
The way we're taught to learn music shapes how freely we play it for the rest of our lives. In this episode, I'm chatting with Giana Nguyen, owner of…
11 hours ago
132: Piano Ninjas, Dog Music, Memberships, and More with Lisa Spector
Episode 132
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in a career come from the moments we never planned for. Today, I'm chatting with Lisa Spector, a Juilliard-traine…
1 week ago
131: Applying Bartel’s Taxonomy to Piano Lessons with Christina Liu
Episode 131
Every student is motivated by something different, and figuring out what makes each one tick can transform how they engage with lessons. Today, I'm c…
2 weeks ago
130: Creative Composition Ideas with Emily Dehut
Episode 130
Creativity doesn't have to be complicated to make a real difference in how students connect with music. In this episode, I'm chatting with Emily Dehu…
3 weeks ago
129: Changing the Landscape of Piano Repertoire with Wynn-Anne Rossi
Episode 129
The landscape of piano repertoire looks nothing like it did 50 years ago, and Wynn-Anne Rossi helped shape that change. Today, I'm chatting with Wynn…
4 weeks ago
128: Back-to-School Favorites with Natalie Weber
Episode 128
A good theme can turn an entire year of piano lessons into an adventure your students can't wait to come back to. Today I'm chatting with Natalie Web…
1 month ago
127: How to Include Composition in Lessons with Amy Ferguson
Episode 127
Composing isn't just for the musically gifted few, it's a skill every piano student can build with the right guidance. Today, I'm chatting with Amy F…
1 month, 1 week ago
126: When the Rest is the Work
Episode 126
After spending a few days at a retreat with fellow piano teachers, I came home with a completely different perspective on what it means to rest. In t…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
125: Successful In-Home Teaching with Michael Richey
Episode 125
Teaching piano in students' homes isn't a model we hear about very often, but it can be an incredibly successful way to build a studio. In this episo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
124: What is the Right Way to Teach Group Piano?
Episode 124
After last week's conversation about transitioning to group teaching, I wanted to continue the discussion by exploring what group piano can actually …
2 months ago