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001: Using Stories in Beginner Piano Lessons

by Tim Topham

Hello, wonderful teacher friends! I’m thrilled to welcome you to our very first episode of TopMusic Piano Podcast. Today, it’s just you and me, as I unravel the magic that has been transforming my piano lessons and igniting a passion in my teaching — the enchanting power of stories. Inspired by a recent experience in ... 001: Using Stories in Beginner Piano Lessons

12/06/2023 Read more

#077: Redefining How We Teach Music Theory with Guillaume “Will” Metz

by Michael Gumley

In today's show, we delve into the intricacies of music theory with our guest, Guillaume "Will" Metz.

12/01/2023 Read more

358: The Best Instrumental Music Teacher Certification

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Stewart, the community manager and the head of certification at TopMusic as we explore the overview of TopMusic Certification Program.

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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

#076: Stop Using the Method Book and Revolutionize Your Approach for Beginner Piano Students with Tim Topham

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, we unveil Tim Topham's latest masterpiece, the "No Book Beginners" book, challenging the norm of relying on method books for beginner piano students.

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356: Why Coaching Isn’t Just for Athletes – A Chat with Mike Grande

by Tim Topham

In today's show, Mike Grande, is back on the show to talk about his new book, "From Teacher to Coach (And why you would NEVER want to be a Teacher).

11/17/2023 Read more
 

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#075: Crafting a Digital Nomad-Style Guitar Teaching Business feat. Rob Mills, Former Guitarist of Diamond Head

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, our guest, Rob Mills, former guitarist for Diamond Head, shares with us the intriguing story of how he adopted the digital nomad lifestyle.

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355: How to Teach Early Advanced Piano Students with Janna Williamson

by Tim Topham

In today's show, Janna Williamson, joins us to discuss how to teach early advanced repertoire to advanced piano students.

11/10/2023 Read more

#074: Hiring Virtual Assistants to Optimise Your Teaching Business

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, we delve into the world of hiring virtual assistants and how they can make your life easier.

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#073: My Secret Weapon for Teaching Beginners Any Song in Their First Lesson

by Michael Gumley

In today’s show, I’m thrilled to introduce my Level Up System, which has been a cornerstone within my Guitar Ninjas Curriculum for the past few years. This approach has proven to be a game-changer in making guitar lessons more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. In this episode, I’m excited to share with you the core ... #073: My Secret Weapon for Teaching Beginners Any Song in Their First Lesson

11/03/2023 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.

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#072: Unlock Your Earning Potential: How This Software Generates Over $100,000 Annually

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, I'm going to take you through the essential software that transformed my guitar teaching business.

10/27/2023 Read more