TC194: Hone Piano Technique at tonebase, the Masterclass.com for Music Teachers with Ben Laude

by Mauro Dalu

Today we’ll explore learning piano technique at tonebase from the top musical minds. Many of us wish we could think about music the way concert artists do, but few have the time or connections to make it a reality. Perhaps you’re a competent musician but you don’t know what else to add to polish your ... TC194: Hone Piano Technique at tonebase, the Masterclass.com for Music Teachers with Ben Laude

TC197: The Truth About Family Life and Piano Teaching with Rosemarie Penner Pt. 2

by Mauro Dalu

This episode is the second part of my conversation with Rosemarie Penner on balancing family life and piano teaching. Rosemarie unpacks her top tips for time-saving technology in studio management. Plus, she’s also giving us a rundown of the apps she can’t live without! If you are a teacher treading in the world of online ... TC197: The Truth About Family Life and Piano Teaching with Rosemarie Penner Pt. 2

TC205: [Case Study] Growing Your First 30 Students in 6 Months

by Mauro Dalu

Mary created a full studio in under six months. Hear how she did it! You’ll learn about growing your students and finding extra time for creative work in this episode. Mary Chalaby joined Tim on the show to discuss how she achieved significant growth in her Brisbane studio within the first 6 months of establishing ... TC205: [Case Study] Growing Your First 30 Students in 6 Months

TC223: Is “Practice” killing your studio business? with Danny Thompson (archives)

by Mauro Dalu

Practice and music lessons: they go hand in hand. But what if your students are quietly quitting over it? Danny Thompson unpacks this hot topic on this show today from our archives. Find out why Danny’s approach from the beginning is not about emphasizing practice and what he says to new families instead to get ... TC223: Is “Practice” killing your studio business? with Danny Thompson (archives)

TC233: How TopMusicPro Transformed My Online Piano Lessons with Kara Hess

by Mauro Dalu

You can transform into the piano teacher you’ve always wanted to be with full of confidence and armed with knowledge from experts in the field just like what Kara Hess, one of our TopMusic Pro members, did. In this episode, I’ve invited Kara who wrote a beautiful email to us about the transitions and positive ... TC233: How TopMusicPro Transformed My Online Piano Lessons with Kara Hess

TC239: Hiding Your Musical Veggies with Composer

by Mauro Dalu

In this episode, Karen Marshall shares her story of returning to studying and teaching music after succeeding in a career in marketing and public relations. Well-loved as a composer and best-selling author, Karen has also trained extensively in the area of special needs.  In addition to learning about her teaching journey, we discuss Karen’s compositions, some of ... TC239: Hiding Your Musical Veggies with Composer

TC263: 263 How to Build Student Trust and Connection with Gloria Tham-Haines

by Mauro Dalu

Music brings out our student’s creativity and expressive potential. But when students experience frustration or trauma or stress, we often encounter different responses. What is the role that music teachers play in this situation? How do we make ourselves aware of our actions? Stress and trauma can affect our students, which then affects us, too. ... TC263: 263 How to Build Student Trust and Connection with Gloria Tham-Haines

TC296: How to Find Music Instructors During this Employment Shortage with Dave Simon

by Mauro Dalu

Teacher recruitment is one of the most challenging aspects of running a music school. And with the current employment shortage, music school owners are really finding it hard to look for quality teachers. In this episode, Dave Simon presents a revolutionary idea that can potentially solve this problem for your studio. His in-depth discussion on ... TC296: How to Find Music Instructors During this Employment Shortage with Dave Simon

316: Blitzing Sight Reading and Aural Tests with Samantha Coates

by Mauro Dalu

In today’s replay episode, internationally regarded piano pedagogue and presenter Samantha Coates joins Tim to blitz through sight reading and aural tests. Sam is the creator and publisher of BlitzBooks, the music education series that has brought laughter and creativity to music theory, sight-reading, and piano repertoire. Learn how to improve your aural skills and ... 316: Blitzing Sight Reading and Aural Tests with Samantha Coates

330: Playing by Ear From Lesson One with Joseph Hoffman

by Mauro Dalu

In this exciting episode of our podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Joseph Hoffman, founder of Hoffman Academy and the mastermind behind the groundbreaking Hoffman Method for Piano. With his online piano lessons captivating over 200,000 students across 115 countries, Joseph has revolutionized piano education worldwide. We delve into what sets his ... 330: Playing by Ear From Lesson One with Joseph Hoffman

336: Veteran Val Explores the PRESTO Framework

by Mauro Dalu

In today’s episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Val as she explores the transformative power of the PRESTO Framework. In this unique storytelling episode, we follow Val, an experienced piano teacher, as she embarks on a path of self-discovery and growth. Val realised and found herself feeling out of touch with her students ... 336: Veteran Val Explores the PRESTO Framework

338: Dr Anita Collins on the Research Behind Integrated Music Teaching

by Mauro Dalu

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast where we unpack the research behind integrated music teaching with our returning guest Dr Anita Collins. As I delved deeper into the power of integration in music learning, I realized the significance of backing this approach with solid research and evidence. That’s why I turned to the ... 338: Dr Anita Collins on the Research Behind Integrated Music Teaching

339: Sneak Peak – My New Book!

by Mauro Dalu

Welcome to this exciting sneak peek into my new and upcoming book, No Book Beginners. In this episode, I share the inspiration behind the book and how a transformative experience at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP) led me on a path to revolutionize my teaching approach. As I dove into research and experimented ... 339: Sneak Peak – My New Book!

342: Playful Learning: Why You Should Use Music Games During Music Lessons

by Mauro Dalu

In this exciting episode, we delve into the world of music education through music games and playful learning. And in today’s show, we’re shaking things up a bit with a podcast takeover of the Piano Game Gurus themselves, Tara Wright and Georgina Wilson. They’ve taken over the reins of the podcast today to talk about ... 342: Playful Learning: Why You Should Use Music Games During Music Lessons

#060: The Myth of 10,000 Hours

by Mauro Dalu

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of our podcast where we unravel the famous myth of 10,000 hours. In this episode, we take a closer look at the infamous “10,000 hours” rule and its impact on guitar students and teachers alike. While the idea of dedicating 10,000 hours to practice is alluring, the reality is that ... #060: The Myth of 10,000 Hours

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by Timz Fojas

A Piano Teacher’s Guide To Piano Method Books

by Tim Topham

Knowing how to find the right method book can be tricky - our guide will help you feel inspired to start your search.

Teaching Music Lessons In 2023

by Tim Topham

The world has changed since you first started taking music lessons. Discover what's working (and what's not working) in music lessons in 2023.

Rosemarie Penner

by Timz Fojas

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How Teaching My Piano Students To Play By Ear Changed My Life

by Georgina Wilson

Teaching students how to play by ear is overlooked by many teachers, but these inspirational stories will show you the benefits for both student and teacher.

Bradley Sowash

by Mauro Dalu

Renowned Jazz Educator, Pianist, Composer and Author of That’s Jazz and Creative Chords

Lead Sheets: A Piano Teacher’s Guide

by Georgina Wilson

Lead sheets open up a whole new world of music for our students. But if they're not in your piano teacher toolkit it can be tricky knowing where to start. Let us help you!

Teaching Slash Chords To Your Piano Students

by Georgina Wilson

Slash chords can look confusing, but when it comes to playing them on the piano they're not too tricky! Check out our guide to slash chords.

Growing a Group Teaching Studio Bundle

by Timz Fojas

Lead Sheets: Why You Should Teach Them To Your Piano Students

by Alan Senejani

Learn how to take your piano students’ piano skills to the next level by teaching them how to play from lead sheets. Discover the benefits and get tips to improve your students’ piano journeys.