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The Teach Piano Today PodcastWhy Do Piano Students Quit? Karen King’s Research Provides The AnswersToday we’re exploring a question that Trevor and I receive almost daily… a question that weighs heavily on the minds of piano teachers and most likely plays a role in almost every piano teaching decision we make. What is the question? “How can I keep piano students from quitting?” On today’s podcast we’ll tackle this question […]2016-07-1223 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Fix A Piano Student’s Flat Fingers And Incorrect Hand PositionIt’s tough to explain to piano students why they should care about fixing their flat-fingered playing position. But I know why I care about fixing it… Playing with flat fingers is unnecessarily hard and results in music that, quite simply put, doesn’t sound very good… which could very well result in piano students quitting lessons. […]2016-04-0509 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastWhat To Do With A Piano Student Who Refuses To Look At His MusicWe’ve all had one… a piano student who stares at his hands while mostly ignoring his music. And we’ve all probably engaged in a struggle to get him to view his score as a tool (not as an enemy)… And chances are, during the struggle, you’ve covered the keys… you covered his hands… you’ve make him wear dribble […]2016-03-2508 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Increase Your Studio Population Without Increasing Your Teaching TimeMost piano teachers (myself included) teach in tidy little blocks of time. And this means that if we want to increase our teaching income… we generally have to increase our teaching time. But is this a hard and fast rule? Could there a better way? Today we have a wonderful guest on the Teach Piano […]2016-03-0419 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastWhat To Do When A Piano Student Breaks, Sprains, Twists, Or Burns A HandAt some point in our teaching careers we will all be faced with it…. a “two-handed” piano student suddenly becomes a “one-handed” piano student. Whether it’s a broken arm, a sprained wrist, or burned fingers… a myriad of different injuries can throw a bunch of wrenches into a typical piano lesson. So the question is… how can […]2016-02-0807 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHave You Ever Considered Teaching Piano in Groups? The Teach Piano Today PodcastToday we’re kicking off our Teach Piano Today Helpline podcast with a fabulous episode featuring everything you’ve always wanted to know about teaching group piano classes. And if you just thought “Oh… this is not for me, I only have one piano so I can’t teach groups…” you’ll want to hang around and have a […]2016-01-2808 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastTeaching Piano Students To Play From Lead Sheets; Expert Step-by-Step AdviceDo you teach from lead sheets? Have you thought about doing so but aren’t sure where to start? Do you use them all the time but wonder if there is more you could be doing? Lead sheets have quickly become one of my “secret weapon” teaching tools. They provide the instant gratification teens crave, they […]2015-05-2944 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Teach Your Piano Students To Dig Deep And PersevereWhat is grit? How does being “gritty” translate into achievement and how can we teach our piano students to persevere over the long-term despite setbacks? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions – or, if this subject piques your interest, then today’s TeachPianoToday podcast will fascinate you. Do You Have Gritty Piano Students? A few weeks […]2015-05-1120 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastDr. Adam Ockelford, Teacher To Derek Paravicini, on Teaching Special Needs Piano StudentsPiano teachers everywhere have students in their studio with complex needs. Be it visual impairment, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia… the spectrum of differences is wide. And piano teachers everywhere have questions about how to effectively meet the needs of these students. Advice From A True Expert In today’s Teach Piano Today podcast, we’re interviewing Dr. Adam Ockelford […]2015-04-2719 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastThe Invented Notations of Children and The Importance of Composing – The TPT PodcastThe TeachPianoToday podcast is back and we’re delighted to post this exciting episode! Today’s guest, Rena Upitis, shares her insights on composing with young children and discusses the importance of introducing composition to young children. How many of you have had piano students bring in their very creatively-notated compositions? And did you know what to do with those sheets of […]2015-03-1716 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastIs Sleep the Final Piece of the Perfect Practice Puzzle?I’m always interested in ways to make piano practice more efficient and more effective for my students. I believe that the more we understand about how humans learn, the better adjustments we can make to how we teach. In a past Teach Piano Today podcast we interviewed Dr. Christine Carter who opened our eyes to […]2014-10-3113 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastIf You Encourage Your Piano Parents To Do Just One Thing… Make It ThisWe expect all children to learn to read. It’s just a given. So why is it then that we don’t expect all children to be musical? This is a statement that drew me to Dr. Lisa Koops and her research and work in the field of early childhood musical development. Join us on today’s podcast […]2014-10-0928 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastExploring The Cognitive Benefits Of Piano Instruction With Dr. Frances RauscherAs a piano teacher we see first-hand every day the many positive effects that music instruction has on our students… but how much do you know about the research behind the cognitive benefits of music education? Today we’re talking with the perfect person to speak on this topic. Dr. Frances Rauscher is a Cognitive Scientist studying […]2014-07-2512 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastCould This Technique Improve Your Piano Students’ Abilities?Today on the TeachPianoToday Podcast we’re interviewing Robert Rickover; an expert in the Alexander Technique. For those of you who just asked “What’s that?”, or for those of you who have heard of the Alexander Technique but don’t know much about it, this podcast is for you! Robert Rockover has been an Alexander Technique teacher […]2014-07-1624 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Teach Piano To Adult Students, With Pete JutrasIf there’s one person who knows what makes adult piano students tick… it’s Pete Jutras. As Editor of the Clavier Companion magazine, he’s no stranger to the world of piano… or the world of adult piano students. Through his uber-successful group programs at Southern Methodist University he’s had the opportunity to share his love of […]2014-07-1123 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastBeyond Teaching and Performing; Inspire Your Piano Students With The World Of Collaborative PianoToday on the TeachPianoToday podcast we’re chatting with Dr. Christopher Foley; an expert in the area of collaborative piano. For those of you who just thought “What is a collaborative piano?” you’re in for a treat. The potential for your piano students to find a career using their piano skills is richer and more varied now than ever […]2014-06-1339 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastChatting Contemporary Music With The One And Only Christopher NortonIf you teach piano, it’s likely you teach Christopher Norton’s music on almost a daily basis. His name is synonymous with “The composer who creates the music my students always love.” To say Christopher Norton is a prolific composer is a serious understatement; his influence on not only piano repertoire, but on multi-instrumental and choral […]2014-06-0533 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastThe Huge Practice Mistake That Thousands of Piano Students Are MakingHow were you taught to learn something new, or to fix a mistake when you were a piano student? Your answer is likely “Drill it. Over and over and over and over.” Do you still force yourself to sit down and play the same thing repeatedly until it is right? If so, then you’ll want to listen […]2014-05-2820 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Teach Your Piano Students To Improvise… With Bradley SowashWhen I was in my 3rd year of University someone ran up to me in the hallway, breathless: “You’re a piano player, yes?”. Uh huh. “My keyboard guy just quit my band and we have a gig tonight. Can you fill in?” Let me see… do you play Minuet in G at any point during your […]2014-05-2251 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow to Become the Perfect Piano Parent – The Teach Piano Today PodcastIf there was ever a TeachPianoToday podcast that you should share… it’s this one. Today we’re speaking with the brilliant Dr. Christopher Fisher, Associate Professor of piano at Ohio University, and we’re talking about effective parental involvement in piano education. Scroll to the bottom of this post to listen now. Listen in as Dr. Fisher […]2014-05-1534 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow to use an iPad in your Piano Lessons: Podcast Episode 15Have you been toying with the idea of purchasing an iPad but aren’t sure if you can truly justify doing so? Do you have an iPad but you haven’t yet used it in your piano lessons? Do you already use an iPad but are always on the hunt for more ideas? Then this podcast is for you! The […]2014-03-2030 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Win Over New Piano Students With Wine and CheeseThe Teach Piano Today Podcast is back with Episode 14! Today we’re chatting with Nicole Bowers – a piano teacher with a very successful studio in Ottawa, Canada. Are you looking for ways to change up your teaching hours? Do you need to fill some holes in your studio schedule? Are you wanting to make […]2014-01-0314 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastPiano Teaching Advice Direct From Jon Schmidt Of The Piano Guys!We’re just going to go ahead and assume you’re a Piano Guys fan… and, as their videos have been watched 300 million times, I’m also going to assume you’ve watched more than one! They are truly an inspirational group and a rapidly growing phenomenon in the music industry. One-on-one with “The Piano Guy” It was […]2013-11-1929 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastExpert Advice to Help Us Better Serve Piano Students with ADD, Dyslexia, and AutismThis our 12th Episode of the Teach Piano Today Podcast and we’re excited to introduce you to Pat Hensely. Pat is a National Board Certified Special Needs Specialist and is on the National Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children. We’re chatting with her today to give piano teachers some valuable insights into […]2013-11-1220 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastLet’s Talk About Improvising, Chording and Composing with your Piano StudentsIf these 3 words strike fear into your very soul… then you’re not alone! Improvising, chording and composing with piano students is something that many piano teachers avoid simply because it feels like uncharted territory. Teaching without a book can seem difficult… until now! During this podcast, we’re chatting with Karen Gibson and she’s here […]2013-10-2120 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow To Convince The World That Piano Teaching IS A Real JobHave you ever told someone you are a piano teacher and then had them immediately ask “And what do you do for work?”. If so, you are familiar with the struggle faced by many piano teachers; where your business is actually perceived as a hobby. Having your piano studio clients perceive you in this way […]2013-10-0720 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastWhy The Words “Piano Theory” and “Boredom” Are About To Get A DivorceIt’s Teach Piano Today Podcast Episode 9 and we’re continuing our Success Series, bringing you insights, advice and ideas from piano teachers around the world who are doing fabulous things in their piano teaching studios. Today we’re chatting piano theory; specifically how to effectively include it in your lessons in a way that is meaningful […]2013-09-3020 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastSecrets Shared by a Piano Teacher Who’s Rockin’ Teen RetentionIf you’ve ever headed online to search for piano teaching tips for teenage students… this podcast is for you! It’s everything you need to know about how to adapt your teaching style and approach to guarantee success with your teenage piano students. This is Episode 8 of the Teach Piano Today Podcast and we’re happy […]2013-09-2328 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastHow Piano Teachers Can Battle Workaholism and WinDo you have to pry yourself away from your piano studio? Can you walk by the door without popping in for “just one second” that quickly becomes hours? Do you wonder if it’s possible to strike a balance between your piano teacher life and your personal life? If so, you’re not alone! Piano teachers are […]2013-09-1325 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastPiano Teaching Inspiration From Grand Central StationToday we start our “Success Series”… podcast episodes where we chat with piano teachers around the world who are experiencing great success with their piano teaching studios. It is our hope that you’ll find inspiration, ideas and solid advice from those who are “rockin’ the biz”. In episode 6 we interview Natalia Huang, owner and […]2013-09-0518 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastKnock ’em Out With Some Great Group Piano Classes: Episode 5 of the TPT PodcastIf you’re looking to add a shot of excitement into your piano teaching studio then you’ll want to tune in to this week’s piano teaching podcast where we interview piano teacher and blogger Jennifer Foxx. After finding great amounts of motivation in group vs. solo fitness, Jennifer has jumped wholeheartedly into offering some really awesome […]2013-08-2717 minThe Teach Piano Today Podcast10 Piano Studio Events That Should Definitely Make Your CalendarLike thousands of other piano teachers around the globe, you are no doubt up to your eyeballs in piano studio scheduling. You’re also probably in the midst of planning out your calendar. So (as if you’re not already busy enough) in today’s piano podcast we’re discussing 10 studio events that should definitely make your calendar […]2013-08-2024 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastTPT 03 – How to Start Your Piano Studio From Scratch… AgainWouldn’t it be nice if moving across town or across the country simply meant packing your bags, choosing a cute new home and transferring offices? For piano teachers it just isn’t so! We have so many considerations when relocating that it can seem overwhelming. Today’s podcast covers the ins and outs of being a “Piano […]2013-08-0613 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastTPT 02 – How To Grow Your Piano Studio With A Little Risk and A Big RewardWe’re back at it again with our weekly addition of the Teach Piano Today podcast. If you enjoyed Episode 1, you’ll love Episode 2. If you just can’t wait, scroll to the bottom of the post and hit “Play”! Today’s podcast will be of particular interest to any piano teachers who are struggling to find […]2013-07-3013 minThe Teach Piano Today PodcastTPT 01: Wahoo! Now you can listen to us in your car, on a walk, or at the gym…Welcome to our first session of the Teach Piano Today Podcast! You can listen to the show by simply clicking the player below, or you can download it for free onto your smart phone or other mobile device for Piano Teaching Tips on the go! Check Out Episode 1 At the Bottom of This Post […]2013-07-2414 min