127: How to Include Composition in Lessons with Amy Ferguson
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 Ferguson, a piano teacher of over 30 years who calls...
14 Aug 46min
126: When the Rest is the Work
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 this episode, I'm reflecting on why rest isn't just ...
7 Aug 15min
125: Successful In-Home Teaching with Michael Richey
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 episode, Michael Richey shares how he grew a thriving mu...
31 Jul 47min
124: What is the Right Way to Teach Group Piano?
After last week's conversation about transitioning to group teaching, I wanted to continue the discussion by exploring what group piano can actually look like. In this episode, I’m sharing the differe...
24 Jul 18min
123: Making the Pivot to Group Teaching with Mandy Goldbach
When I first heard about group teaching, I wondered how it could possibly provide the same individual attention as private lessons. In this episode, Mandy Goldbach shares how she successfully transiti...
17 Jul 34min
122: The Kindred Piano Method with Andrea Humphrey
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 Kindred Piano Method, a series that blends solid piano...
10 Jul 33min
121: Using Memory Champion Techniques for Note Reading with Rowina Seidler
Helping students become confident note readers is one of the biggest challenges in piano teaching. In this episode, I'm talking with Rowina Seidler about how memory champion techniques inspired the cr...
3 Jul 39min
120: What Happens When Piano Teachers Meet In Person
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 connections can be so valuable for teachers. From ...
26 Jun 13min
