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Episode #71 is the last episode of season three and MAYBE the LAST episode of Key Ideas as you know it.Tune in to hear how I came to that decision. The process I share could be just the nudge you need to stop saying YES when you really mean NO
Episode #70 spotlights the brilliance of Marie Lee. You get to learn her secrets about how she prepares students for festivals in a group setting. She has honed a system that sets students up for success and who frequently receive high marks an
Episode #69 features my conversation with the brilliant Andrea Miller.Perhaps you’ve already been an avid fan of her podcast, Music Studio Startup, enrolled in her courses, or heard one of her many timely presentations at national conferences.
In episode #68, you eavesdrop on my conversation with piano teacher and pioneer Carly Walton.If you aren’t familiar with Carly and her story, you’ll be blown away by her incredible timing back in 2019. When most of us were comfortable teaching
This is Episode #67 in which you are privileged to learn from Brenna Berman. Already an avid performer at the age of seven, Brenna’s promising career as a pianist was almost shut down by the pain and injuries she sustained from playing the pian
Episode #66 is my conversation with Canadian journalist Adriana Barton. Adriana just released her new book called Wired For Music in which she shares her search for health and joy through music.Due to unfortunate circumstances and extraordinar
This is episode #65 which is part two of my conversation with good friend and colleague. Have you observed behavior in students who indicate that they may learn differently or are neurodivergent, but you can’t target how to guide them?Are you
Episode # 64 is part one of my conversation with Dr. Emily McGree.If you’ve heard the term neurodivergent but aren’t sure what it means, or if you have observed behavior in students that indicate that they may learn differently, but you can’t
This is episode #63 in which I talk with innovators Mark Murtagh and Hunter McGranahan.Together they founded ForteLessons.com.After years of settling on Zoom, I tried Forte and noticed an immediate difference and improved sound quality.You h
This first episode of 2023 features a conversation based on something rockstar piano teacher Andrea Zimmerman revealed to me in an email. Have I sparked your curiosity?Hint, Andrea shares why she and her husband can afford to take ten weeks o
In episode #61, the last one to drop in 2022, I share a few of my favorite things that have gotten me through this postpandemic world.If you know me well, I don’t prefer the phrase silver linings but some of the favorite things I share today c
Episode #60 features part two of my interview with Vanessa Cornett. It picks up where we left off so it’s important to head back to episode #59 if you haven’t taken in all of Dr. Cornett’s insight and advice about healthy disengagement.Make su
Episode #59 features my one-on-one discussion with the enlightening Dr. Vanessa Cornett. You’ll want to eavesdrop on every second!From the start, it was clear that I’d have to split our conversation into two episodes because Vanessa has countl
Episode #58 is a SOLO spotlight episode with special guest host Dorla Aparicio.Dorla shares her unique and tried and true approach to group teaching. I use the phrase tried and true because Dorla is a pioneer in the field of group teaching.Sh
As a child, Emile Pandolfi was passionate about playing and creating at the piano. His passion turned into a life-long career. His story is an inspiration and he serves as a role model to us as well as our students. Emile proves that you CAN c
Episode #56 is the second SOLO spotlight episode with special guest host Janna Carlson.If you missed her first one you MUST Head to #54 to hear her first spotlight episode. You’ll learn the two reasons why Key Ideas now includes spotlight epis
Notice the title does not say how to talk TO students. It uses the word WITH instead.The word WITH seems more appropriate because learning an instrument requires instruction but also an exchange of words, an interaction between the teacher and
This episode is a FIRST for Key Ideas!It's because I made a pact with myself to work smarter and not harder. You can hear this proclamation back in my season opener, episode #48. So instead of a conversation that can often become cluttered wi
Episode #50 is part two of my chat with one of my most popular guests, rock star piano teacher, and innovative pedagogue Charlene Shelzi Jarvis.Tune in as we continue our round up our favorite ensemble pieces from a variety of composers –not j
Here's another episode where we don't hold back!Charlene and I provide a list of THE TOP Halloween music for piano solos and ensembles, too.Head to the show notes to grab the downloadable list of all the music featured. The list is organized
It’s puzzling why it’s taken three seasons for me to schedule Chrissy Ricker as a guest. Her pieces are played in just about every one of my lessons. Students beg me to play her music–I’m not kidding! In our conversation, you’ll learn how Chri
Inspired by the book The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande, this episode takes a deep dive into the power of checklists and how many professions use them to overcome complex common problems. Learn how piano teachers can harness the power
Episode #49 is part one of two and features the first of several chats with one of my most popular guests, rock star piano teacher and innovative pedagogue Charlene Shelzi Jarvis.Tune in as we round up our favorite ensemble pieces from a varie
Season 3 of Key Ideas begins with a train of thought around the theme of realignment.Next, it travels to the idea that establishing certain habits are better than setting goals.And then it connects these insights on realignment and habits to
This last episode covers a wide range of topics includingThe “termination” of a book I wrote ten years ago.Apps that withstood the test of time.Letter to parents about Off Bench Time.BRAND new digital course on all things CHORDS.D
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