Join me in today’s podcast episode as I share my passionate thoughts on the importance of teaching lead sheet playing to our piano students. I’m excited to feature a fantastic clip from one of our TopMusicPro courses with Forrest Kinney. Discover how teaching lead sheets can make your students more versatile pianists and help them understand music better.  

• The importance of lead sheets for music teachers and why I’m passionate about it.
• How I became an “all-rounder” musician and learn what it takes to become one yourself.
• What are piano lead sheets vs chord charts?
• How to create a lead sheet.
• How you can get started teaching lead sheets.
• Creative styling ideas for teaching lead sheets to beginners.

Links Mentioned

• 9 Reasons Why Playing Lead Sheets is Essential for Students

• Barbie Girl meets Bach – comparing old and new chord progressions

• How to Support YouTubers in Your Piano Teaching

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