Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the options and ideas available to you as a music teacher? It helps to understand which elements are essential and how they relate so that we can piece the pieces together and create holistic musicians. Listen to this 7 part series of episodes where we’re exploring the essential…
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VMT072: Essential Music Lesson Ingredient No. 1
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the options and ideas available to you as a music teacher? It helps to understand which elements are essential and how they relate so that we can piece the pieces together and create holistic musicians. Listen to this 7 part series of episodes where we’re exploring the essential…
VMT071: Lyndel Kennedy on Creative Exploration with Preschoolers
Lyndel Kennedy is a truly inspirational teacher and her creative methods are sure to light a spark within you as you listen to this episode. This interview was done as part of my research for my new book Playful Preschool Piano Teaching. Pick up your copy at playfulpreschoolpiano.com. Relevant Resources Playful Preschool Piano Teaching Creative…
VMT001: How to Get Ready (Really Ready!) for a New Teaching Term
Are you ready for a new year of teaching? Follow along with my step-by-step process for putting everything in place and making sure that you don’t feel overwhelmed or stressed with everything we need to do at this time of year in our music teaching studios. Relevant Resources My Music Staff Calendly Leave Make-up…
VMT070: Carina Busch on Involving Parents in Preschool Lessons
My guest on the show today, Carina Busch, is a piano teacher in Germany. She got into teaching preschoolers a few years ago and I’m so grateful she came on the show to share her experiences. This interview was done as part of my research for my new book Playful Preschool Piano Teaching. Pick…
VMT069: Kris Skaletski on Teaching Preschoolers in Groups
In this episode, you’ll hear from Kris Skaletski about teaching preschoolers in groups and how to create the perfect class environment. This interview was done as part of my research for my new book Playful Preschool Piano Teaching. Pick up your copy at: playfulpreschoolpiano.com Relevant Resources Playful Preschool Piano Teaching Preschoolers in Groups with Kris…
VMT068: Starting to Teach Preschool Piano
In this podcast, I’m sharing an excerpt from my new book Playful Preschool Piano Teaching, all about getting started with teaching piano to preschoolers. You can pick up a copy of the book at playfulpreschoolpiano.com Relevant Resources Playful Preschool Piano Teaching Five Foundations of Successful Preschool Piano Teaching Webinar Download the Transcript Are you a…
VMT067: Play is the Work of the Child
“Play is the work of the child.” – Maria Montessori What does this quote mean and how does it relate to music teaching? What can we learn from the Montessori approach to education and play? Listen to this podcast episode to find out more and learn how to make your studio more truly playful….
VMT066: My Biggest Technique Teaching Mistakes
Poor technique habits can mean that your students don’t stick with music long-term. Have you made any of the technique teaching mistakes? Listen in to find out if you’re in the same boat as me. You may even get some inspiration to try things differently. Relevant Resources Circle of Fifths Odyssey course Piano Powerbooster…
VMT065: The Importance of Finding Your Tribe
Do you have a music teaching tribe? Do you feel connected to other like-minded teachers? Find out why this is important and how to find your tribe. Relevant Resources Battling Imposter Syndrome and Becoming a Confident Piano Teacher Taking Action Against Music Teacher Overwhelm Download the Transcript Are you a Vibrant Music Teaching member? Click…