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The Best Piano Teachers Do These 7 Things

by Georgina Wilson

Being the best piano teacher you can be isn't something that happens overnight. It's a continuous journey of growth and refinement. But how do you improve your skills and become a more effective and inspiring teacher?

12/11/2023 Read more

Advancing Pianists Course

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Learn how to teach repertoire to your advanced students with lessons from Janna Williamson

11/20/2023 Read more

5 Reasons You Should Teach Advanced Piano Students

by Georgina Wilson

"Do you teach advanced piano students?" asks a prospective student. "I've just moved into town, and I'm looking for a teacher to help me prepare a piece for an audition." You hesitate; you don't tend to... but could you? You feel you'd be able to, but it's not something you've ever considered. Should you?

11/27/2023 Read more

Do You Ever Finish Learning The Piano?

by Georgina Wilson

Have you ever been asked by a student, "How long will it take for me to learn the piano?" Learning the piano is a lifelong journey. But why?

11/13/2023 Read more

TC266: Is Classical Music Dying? A Chat with Benjamin Zander

by Tim Topham

How will future generations experience and value classical music? In this episode, world-renowned conductor Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra joins Tim to discuss the direction of classical music and the influence of the music teaching industry. He shares about speaking at Ted Talks, with anecdotes of Boston Philharmonic Symphony musicians and students of ... TC266: Is Classical Music Dying? A Chat with Benjamin Zander

11/05/2021 Read more

TC287: Hook, Line and Sinker – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 4

by Tim Topham

We’re now in day 4 of our Hesitant to Hero Challenge series on the podcast and today’s topic is all about hook, line and sinker. The idea is to teach your students classical and pop hooks and riffs. We’ll be talking about how giving students modern pop hooks to play can build their identity as ... TC287: Hook, Line and Sinker – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 4

07/15/2022 Read more
 

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TC288: Connections Thru Chords – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 5

by Tim Topham

We’re now in day 5 of our Hesitant to Hero Challenge Series on the podcast and today’s topic is all about connections through chords. By helping students see the connections between old and new music, we can unlock huge potentials in our students and deepen their understanding as well. Today, we are going to demonstrate ... TC288: Connections Thru Chords – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 5

07/22/2022 Read more

TC291: UME Piano Exams with Michelle Madder

by Tim Topham

We’re all about the exam game. Today’s episode is all about the Universal Music Exam program, which is founded by Michelle Madder. In this episode, she shares the story behind how she started UME, what sets its methodologies apart from others, and what to expect when you choose to take one of their exams. We’ll ... TC291: UME Piano Exams with Michelle Madder

08/12/2022 Read more

TC294: Group Teaching QnA with Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes and Dorla Aparicio

by Tim Topham

For teachers looking for an alternative way to teach piano to students such as group teaching, this episode is for you! We are joined by three amazing guests, Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes, and Dorla Aparicio, who will be sharing their experiences on running group piano classes. Have a listen to our three guests as they ... TC294: Group Teaching QnA with Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes and Dorla Aparicio

09/02/2022 Read more

What To Teach Advanced Piano Students

by Georgina Wilson

Teaching advanced piano students is a privilege and a challenge. What should you teach them to help foster and inspire and their musical growth?

11/20/2023 Read more

357: Announcing our Advancing Pianists Course!

by Tim Topham

In today's special episode, we mark a special announcement - the launch of our brand new online course, the Advancing Pianist Course.

11/24/2023 Read more

354: Can You Teach Advanced Students? Suzanne Andrews Shares Her Story

by Tim Topham

In this episode, Suzanne Andrews shares her journey, offering valuable insights and practical tips for teaching advanced students.

11/03/2023 Read more

3 Myths Of Teaching Advanced Piano Students

by Janna Williamson

So, you have your first student (or students) leaving the intermediate level and embarking on advanced study. You can do this! (And we're here to help!)

11/06/2023 Read more

Engaging Intermediate Students With An Integrated Approach

by Georgina Wilson

Engaging intermediate students can be a challenge. They’ve finished their method books, and they’ve moved into the big wide world of intermediate repertoire. They’re also highly likely to be of an age where the piano is battling for attention against school clubs and other extra-curricular activities. Keeping students engaged and interested is vital in retaining ... Engaging Intermediate Students With An Integrated Approach

10/23/2023 Read more

3 Tips For Planning Curriculum for Your Intermediate Students

by Georgina Wilson

Do you feel a wave of worry whenever a newly-formed intermediate student finishes their last method book? These tips will help you navigate the intermediate level wilderness.

10/16/2023 Read more

352: [Case Study] How to Set Intermediate Student Goals with Janna Williamson

by Tim Topham

In today's show, we’re continuing our theme for this month of intermediate students by looking at a short case study by Janna Williamson with one of her students.

10/20/2023 Read more

351: Announcing the Ultimate Guide to Intermediate Curriculum Planning

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, we're delving into the complex world of planning an effective intermediate music curriculum.

10/13/2023 Read more

TTTV008: Tactics for teaching piano students with ASD & ADHD – Thembi Shears

by Mauro Dalu

Have you ever taught a student with special needs or learning difficulties? Do you have a student right now who is on the Autism Spectrum? In today’s podcast epidsode Thembi Shears shares her fantastic insights into teaching students with ASD or ADHD. Thembi talks about what these terms mean, the difficulties you may encounter, and how ... TTTV008: Tactics for teaching piano students with ASD & ADHD – Thembi Shears

06/17/2015 Read more

TTTV018: Everything But The Pieces (Part 1) with Sam Coates: Sight Reading & Aural Tests

by Mauro Dalu

In the third podcast of the exam series, I’m joined by Sam Coates to discuss everything but the pieces. Sam Coates is the author of the ‘BlitzBooks‘ series which blitz through sight reading & theory, and I’m so excited to have her share her tips and tricks for teaching sight reading and aural skills. Sight reading & aural ... TTTV018: Everything But The Pieces (Part 1) with Sam Coates: Sight Reading & Aural Tests

10/31/2015 Read more

TTTV025: Behind the Scenes @ Hal Leonard Australia

by Mauro Dalu

Have you ever wondered where all those piano books you buy come from? What the inside the world’s major music publishers looks like? Hal Leonard is the world’s biggest music publisher, and Hal Leonard Australia is an important part of bringing those books (and other publisher’s books) to Australia. Under the direction of Gina Wake, ... TTTV025: Behind the Scenes @ Hal Leonard Australia

01/09/2016 Read more

TTTV029: Suzuki Piano Method with Rebecca Martin

by Mauro Dalu

What do you know about the Suzuki Piano Method? I think many of us think of students who play by ear…but there’s a lot more to it than that! The Suzuki Piano Method takes the view that just as kids learn to talk before they learn to read, they should learn to play piano before ... TTTV029: Suzuki Piano Method with Rebecca Martin

02/03/2016 Read more

TTTV031: RCM exams with Elaine Rusk

by Mauro Dalu

As part of practice and motivation month at topmusic.co,  today we’re taking a closer look at the RCM exams. Exams can be a great motivator for students, if used wisely. Having an upcoming exam can lead to a big spike in student practice times. Of course we don’t want students only working when there’s an exam ... TTTV031: RCM exams with Elaine Rusk

02/17/2016 Read more

TTTV033: How group lessons can transform your studio with Paul Myatt & Gillian Erskine

by Mauro Dalu

  It’s group piano month at topmusic.co, and we’re kicking off with Paul Myatt and Gillian Erskine. Paul & Gillian run thriving group based piano academies, Forte Schools of Music. They believe that teaching piano in group lessons is not only a quality option, but the best option for creating well-rounded musicians. Both Paul & Gillian ... TTTV033: How group lessons can transform your studio with Paul Myatt & Gillian Erskine

03/02/2016 Read more

TTTV046: Teaching Creatively with Elena Cobb

by Mauro Dalu

Elena Cobb didn’t start out teaching creatively. When she began teaching in U.K. she came across lots of students who wanted to “play for fun”. This was a bit of a foreign concept to Elena, having grown up with very serious classical music studies. She went on a hunt for fun repertoire for her students, and ... TTTV046: Teaching Creatively with Elena Cobb

06/15/2016 Read more

TTTV050: Teaching patterns with Jo Burrows

by Mauro Dalu

A big part of Dr. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory is pattern based teaching. When we build up a rich vocabulary of patterns we’re creating a mental resource that students can draw from later. This way students can not only read music but can audiate and improvise as well. In short they’re more comprehensive musicians. Joanne Burrows ... TTTV050: Teaching patterns with Jo Burrows

07/20/2016 Read more