079: My Favorite Things From the NCKP Conference
After attending the NCKP conference, I’m excited to share some of my favorite takeaways from this fantastic week. From one-question interviews with fellow teachers to insightful conference sessions, I...
15 Aug 202520min
078: Practice Incentives and Resources with Bridey Gibson
Bridey Gibson from Pianosaurus Rex is on a mission to make music lessons more fun through creative practice incentives and engaging resources. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, she has grown her sma...
8 Aug 202531min
077: Parent, Teacher, Student: The Practice Triangle with Holly Hornyan
Building a solid practice routine and involving parents in the process are key to student success, as Holly Hornyan, founder of Clever Keys Music Lessons, knows all too well. In this episode, Holly sh...
1 Aug 202531min
076: Leading Your Business and Teaching from Your Authentic Self with Kristina Lee
Leading a business and teaching from a place of authenticity can be challenging, but it’s exactly what Kristina Lee embraces in her work. As the founder of Live Love Piano, Kristina combines her backg...
25 Juli 202542min
075: Empowering Creative Students with Elaina Burns
Elaina Burns, founder of Resonance: Mind-Body-Music, blends yoga and piano to help students build awareness and overcome performance anxiety. With a focus on mindfulness and body alignment, she shares...
18 Juli 202553min
074: What Should I Play for Church?
Growing up playing in church services gave me much of my early performance experience, and it’s a topic I’ve never explored on the podcast until now. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my journey with ...
11 Juli 202520min
073: From Dueling Pianist to Studio Owner with Whitney Maxwell
From dueling pianist to studio owner, Whitney Maxwell shares her remarkable journey of pivoting during the pandemic to open Bloom Music Studio in 2021. In this episode, she talks about how her studio ...
4 Juli 202541min
072: A Classical Pianist Learns about Jazz with Quentin Walston
As a classical pianist, I’ve always felt a bit intimidated by jazz. But in this conversation with jazz pianist and educator Quentin Walston, I step out of my comfort zone and dive into the world of ja...
27 Juni 202533min
