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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 …
11 hours ago
123: Making the Pivot to Group Teaching with Mandy Goldbach
Episode 123
When I first heard about group teaching, I wondered how it could possibly provide the same individual attention as private lessons. In this episode, …
1 week ago
122: The Kindred Piano Method with Andrea Humphrey
Episode 122
Every piano method reflects the values behind the person who created it. Today, I'm chatting with Andrea Humphrey to explore the story behind the Kin…
2 weeks ago
121: Using Memory Champion Techniques for Note Reading with Rowina Seidler
Episode 121
Helping students become confident note readers is one of the biggest challenges in piano teaching. In this episode, I'm talking with Rowina Seidler a…
3 weeks ago
120: What Happens When Piano Teachers Meet In Person
Episode 120
What happens when piano teachers meet in person? In this episode, I reflect on our first-ever TopMusic Local coffee meetup and share why face-to-face…
4 weeks ago
119: If You Hate Invoicing, Listen to This
Episode 119
If there’s one part of running a studio that many teachers dread, it’s invoicing and payment collection. Today, I'm sharing some of the systems I’m p…
1 month ago
118: Running a Vibrant Teaching Business with Leah Drake
Episode 118
Growing a music studio requires more than great teaching. It also takes systems, leadership, and a willingness to adapt as your business evolves. In …
1 month, 1 week ago
117: It Might Be Time to Get Some Help with Adella Carlson
Episode 117
Running a music studio involves far more than teaching lessons, and sometimes the administrative side of the business can become overwhelming. In thi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
116: What If You’ve Missed the Whole Point of Teaching
Episode 116
Sometimes I wonder if we get so focused on goals, repertoire, and achievement that we miss the bigger picture of why we teach music in the first plac…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
115: Sight-Reading and Collaborative Skills for Young Learners with Jenna Braaksma
Episode 115
Helping students become confident sight readers and collaborative musicians starts much earlier than many teachers realize. In this episode, Dr. Jenn…
2 months ago