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TTTV053: Taking Your Online Lessons to the Next Level with Mario Ajero

by Mauro Dalu

This week on the podcast we’re talking next level online lessons with Mr. Technology himself, Mario Ajero. If you’re ready to make your online lessons even more effective with some super clever tech, Mario’s your guy. Mario was a pioneer in the early days of music teaching technology. He has tried and tested the best ... TTTV053: Taking Your Online Lessons to the Next Level with Mario Ajero

08/11/2016 Read more

TTTV061: Teaching using MusikGarten with Ellen Johansen

by Mauro Dalu

Teaching an early childhood music education program can be a great addition to a piano studio. Not only is it an enriching teaching experience, but it makes business sense too. Young children are often able to attend classes during times you might not normally be able to fill. Plus graduates of your program can feed ... TTTV061: Teaching using MusikGarten with Ellen Johansen

10/05/2016 Read more

TTTV064: Why Creativity Matters with Dennis Alexander

by Mauro Dalu

Dennis Alexander didn’t train formally as a composer. He always wanted to teach, and that’s what he studied. He stumbled upon composing a little way into his teaching career, and boy are we glad he did! Dennis’s own teacher embraced his improvisations and flare for creativity. Had he had a different teacher growing up, we might not ... TTTV064: Why Creativity Matters with Dennis Alexander

10/27/2016 Read more

TTTV068: The Importance of Harmony with Tom Donald

by Mauro Dalu

Through his own musicianship and teaching, Tom Donald gradually came to realise that something was missing. There was a disconnect between what students wanted to learn and what teachers were teaching. Students were also coming out of lessons without a true comprehension of how music works. By teaching harmony first, students get a much richer ... TTTV068: The Importance of Harmony with Tom Donald

11/23/2016 Read more

CPTP079: Rote Teaching with Amy Greer

by Mauro Dalu

Rote teaching got a bad rap for a while. But piano teachers are starting to realise the value of teaching pieces by rote and incorporate this puzzle piece into their teaching. Teaching rote pieces alongside reading pieces provides so many benefits. Kids who learn pieces this way are better at finding patterns, using their ears and ... CPTP079: Rote Teaching with Amy Greer

03/15/2017 Read more

CPTP081: 3 Steps to the Effective Teaching of any Piano Piece [Worksheet Download]

by Mauro Dalu

Do you ever wonder exactly how to teach piano pieces? Once students have left their beginner method books, some teachers tend to get a bit lost wondering, “What do I do now? How do I prepare my students for their new pieces without that structure?” The best thing about the creative and flexible approach to ... CPTP081: 3 Steps to the Effective Teaching of any Piano Piece [Worksheet Download]

03/28/2017 Read more
 

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CPTP082: Trinity College Piano Exams with Barry Walmsley

by Mauro Dalu

Barry Walmsley grew up with the AMEB, but when he found Trinity College piano exams it was a much better fit. He started working with Trinity in 1990 and is the perfect person to give us an overview of what this exam board is all about. Trinity College piano exams have many features that make ... CPTP082: Trinity College Piano Exams with Barry Walmsley

04/07/2017 Read more

CPTP085: More Piano Recital Ideas with Kristin Yost

by Mauro Dalu

When it comes to pop piano recitals, Kristin is a pro. Kristin’s students get a well-rounded education including pop and classical repertoire, and her annual pop showcase is one of her big studio highlights each year. This episode was first broadcast in September 2015. There’s a good chance you haven’t heard it unless you followed the ... CPTP085: More Piano Recital Ideas with Kristin Yost

04/26/2017 Read more

CPTP087: Top 6 Myths of Teaching Pop Piano

by Mauro Dalu

When it comes to teaching pop piano, I’ve heard it all. Teachers cite these six barriers for getting into pop teaching time and again. But today I’m going to bust these myths. I get why you might be reluctant to branch into this area. Especially if you’ve bought into any of these preconceptions about teaching ... CPTP087: Top 6 Myths of Teaching Pop Piano

05/10/2017 Read more

CPTP098: A Sneak-Peak Inside an TopMusicPro Monthly Mastermind

by Mauro Dalu

One of the fantastic benefits that my TopMusicPro members get access to is the opportunity to take part in a live mastermind call once a month. In these video calls we focus on hot topics for piano teachers, and members can ask questions of myself and our guest experts. These calls are so valuable and ... CPTP098: A Sneak-Peak Inside an TopMusicPro Monthly Mastermind

07/16/2017 Read more

CPTP107: How to Simplify and Teach a Pop Song by Ear

by Mauro Dalu

When it comes to teaching pop, sometimes the best approach is to learn it aurally. Working out a pop song by ear gives you more opportunities to teach your students theory, and creates a much more musical experience. In this episode I take you through step-by-step how you can teach your students a pop song ... CPTP107: How to Simplify and Teach a Pop Song by Ear

10/03/2017 Read more

CPTP118: The “Crisis in Creativity” with Kevin Olson

by Mauro Dalu

Kevin Olson is a natural composer. He started composing at a very young age and creativity seemed inevitable to him. Now, he wants to encourage that in the next generation. Apart from inspiring our students with wonderful motivating repertoire, Kevin also has some fantastic words of wisdom when it comes to including creativity in our ... CPTP118: The “Crisis in Creativity” with Kevin Olson

02/14/2018 Read more

CPTP119: Con Brio Online Examinations with Peter Wang

by Mauro Dalu

Having built a successful music studio, Peter Wang wasn’t done. Now, he and his colleagues are trying to make their mark on the music exam world with Con Brio exams. They’ve set about addressing some of the common concerns teachers have with traditional exam systems. Con Brio exams can be applied for at any time, ... CPTP119: Con Brio Online Examinations with Peter Wang

02/21/2018 Read more

CPTP124: The Motivation Equation with Samantha Coates (Part 3)

by Mauro Dalu

This is the third and final part in our wonderful series on piano student motivation with Samanatha Coates. (Listen to part 1 here or part 2 here if you missed them.) Samantha shares a great quote in this episode: “It is not your job to motivate students. It is your job to create the environment ... CPTP124: The Motivation Equation with Samantha Coates (Part 3)

03/28/2018 Read more

CPTP139: How to Teach on YouTube and Skype with Josh Wright

by Mauro Dalu

Teaching online could open up so many opportunities for you to work different hours, make more money and reach students you couldn’t otherwise. Whether you want to teach on YouTube, Skype or Facetime my guest today can definitely give you some great tips. Josh Wright has been taught by an amazing pedigree of teachers and ... CPTP139: How to Teach on YouTube and Skype with Josh Wright

09/12/2018 Read more

CPTP177: Are You Fit 4 Piano? Rae de Lisle Unpacks her Interactive Technique Book

by Mauro Dalu

What approach do you use when teaching technique to your students? Are you familiar with the techniques you should teach? My guest today, Rae de Lisle, is the author of Fit 4 Piano eBook, Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Auckland, and one of New Zealand’s foremost piano pedagogues. Her teaching has produced ... CPTP177: Are You Fit 4 Piano? Rae de Lisle Unpacks her Interactive Technique Book

11/12/2019 Read more

CPTP179: Finding Flow and Conquering Performance Anxiety with Jeremy Siskind and Frederic Chiu

by Mauro Dalu

How do you help yourself or your students deal with performance anxiety? It’s one of the things many teachers and students go through whether it be just in front of 1 person or a whole stadium. It can really be nerve-racking! Today’s episode is all about the challenges of performance. Further, we can help our ... CPTP179: Finding Flow and Conquering Performance Anxiety with Jeremy Siskind and Frederic Chiu

11/27/2019 Read more

TC185: Look Inside Stephen Hughes’ Virtual Piano Studio

by Mauro Dalu

Learn how you can make online teaching easier and more effective for you and your students. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the unique teaching approach of Stephen Hughes who has been teaching piano online for a decade. He blends old and new methods of teaching with an emphasis on creativity and strategic ... TC185: Look Inside Stephen Hughes’ Virtual Piano Studio

04/10/2020 Read more

TC190: Inspiring and Motivating Teens with Jerald Simon

by Mauro Dalu

Learn about inspiring and motivating teen piano students in this podcast episode. Jerald Simon of Music Motivation joins us in a rebroadcast of one of our favourite shows from last year. One of the interesting points Jerald shares in this conversation is a story about one of his students coming in for a lesson and ... TC190: Inspiring and Motivating Teens with Jerald Simon

05/15/2020 Read more

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

06/12/2020 Read more

TC215 Research-backed insights on piano student retention with Karen Gerelus

by Mauro Dalu

100 students will start piano lessons this year and 98 will quit before they reach proficiency. Learn the reasons why students quit piano and how to help! This episode features guest Karen Gerelus speaking on research-based insights about piano student retention. Transcript of the show about piano student retention If you’d like to download a ... TC215 Research-backed insights on piano student retention with Karen Gerelus

11/06/2020 Read more

TC229: Exploring Styles through Improv with Christopher Norton

by Mauro Dalu

Composer Christopher Norton joins us to talk about exploring improv and how it relates to his compositional writing. We take a look at his latest writing, and how teachers can explore improv styles through his special accompaniments. Christopher is a prolific composer, a coach for private teachers, and gives masterclasses all over the world. His ... TC229: Exploring Styles through Improv with Christopher Norton

02/19/2021 Read more

TC255: Teaching Guitar with the 80/20 Pareto Principle with Michael Gumley (Pt 2)

by Mauro Dalu

This episode is part two of a three-part podcast series with our TopMusicPro Guitar head, Michael Gumley. Michael has shared tons of wisdom in this episode on teaching students, setting goals, getting engagement, managing money and so much more. In fact, our conversation had so much goodness that I had to listen to it a ... TC255: Teaching Guitar with the 80/20 Pareto Principle with Michael Gumley (Pt 2)

08/20/2021 Read more

TC256: Part Three: 7 Key Areas of Geometric Playing with Michael Gumley

by Mauro Dalu

Learn about the common guitar teacher mistakes, why most guitar teachers and guitar methods get things wrong, gamification ideas for guitars, important mindset shifts for guitar teachers and music teachers, and so much more. In the final episode of our three-part podcast series with our TopMusicPro Guitar head, Michael Gumley, we talk specifically about guitar ... TC256: Part Three: 7 Key Areas of Geometric Playing with Michael Gumley

08/27/2021 Read more

TC257: How to save your sanity creating weekly lesson plans with Rosemarie Penner

by Mauro Dalu

Creating weekly lesson plans can be stressful during lessons, and can eat up your valuable planning time, too. Rosemarie Penner of The Unfinished Lesson shares how you can win back your time with making successful lesson plans for your students. She also shares some of the ways to manage online lesson plans, how to engage ... TC257: How to save your sanity creating weekly lesson plans with Rosemarie Penner

09/03/2021 Read more