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 podcast from the very start. Even if you did it’s definitely worth a re-listen.

Kristin gives inspiring and practical recital ideas that will help you level-up your next concert. Take a listen and have a fresh look at your next event.

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In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why you need to consider a pop recital
• The value of multiple performance opportunities
• What an art fusion recital could entail
• Possibilities for collaborative music recitals
• How Kristin balances pop and classical repertoire
• How to prepare students to play with a band
• What to do to get started teaching pop
• Why you need professional musicians for your recital
• Signs that your recital is tired and needs reinventing

Links Mentioned

• Super Metronome Groovebox
• Kristin’s studio ‘Centre for Musical Minds’
• Kristin’s personal website
• Video example from a Pop Showcase Recital
• Kristin’s book ‘How I Made $100,000 My First Year as a Piano Teacher’
• Hal Leonard ‘Pop Piano Hits’
• Piano Flix ‘Teaching Pop Piano’
• David Cutler’s website
• The Savvy Musician (David Cutler’s book)

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Have you tried a pop showcase recital?

Did you use any of the innovative ideas Kristin shared with us? Do you have your own creative recital plans to add our list?