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CPTP154: Your Legal Questions Answered with Richard Chapo

by Mauro Dalu

Legal questions can make piano teachers’ heads hurt…but we need to consider the legal issues associated with our business and make sure we’re covered. My guest today, Richard Chapo, is here to answer all our legal questions. Of course, Richard can’t give specific legal advice but in this episode, he does give straight-forward and practical ... CPTP154: Your Legal Questions Answered with Richard Chapo

03/18/2019 Read more

CPTP153: Recital and Event Ideas to Build Community with Linda Poelzer

by Mauro Dalu

Linda Poelzer is an Inner Circle member who never stands still. Her studio is so creative it makes my head spin and she’s here today to share some of her fantastic studio event ideas. She runs a thriving studio in Canada and from piano olympics, to a name that tune gameshow, to a Christmas coffee house her ... CPTP153: Recital and Event Ideas to Build Community with Linda Poelzer

03/04/2019 Read more

CPTP151: Motivating Music Theory with Glory St. Germain

by Mauro Dalu

Glory St. Germain is the creator of Ultimate Music Theory, a Registered Music Teacher, sought-after clinician and a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner (NLP). She is really passionate about taking the “blah” out of music theory teaching. If you thinking that music theory has to be boring and dry – you need to listen to this show. Glory gave us so ... CPTP151: Motivating Music Theory with Glory St. Germain

02/24/2019 Read more

CPTP150: Global Piano Teaching Expert Roundup 2018

by Mauro Dalu

This is a very special episode. For the 150th episode of the podcast, I’ve gathered together 6 expert teachers from my Inner Circle for a roundtable discussion about the future of piano teaching. We had a fantastic discussion that spanned the areas of improvisation, teaching reading, performances and much more. It was truly inspiring for me personally, ... CPTP150: Global Piano Teaching Expert Roundup 2018

12/05/2018 Read more

CPTP149: How the 5DPP revolutionised one teacher’s studio with Lisa Kiernan

by Mauro Dalu

Last December Nicola Cantan and I ran something we called the 5 Day Piano Pivot or “5DPP” for short. This free challenge was designed to help piano teachers really think through and plan the future of their piano studio. Too often as self-employed piano teachers we can get stuck in the weeds of the teaching, ... CPTP149: How the 5DPP revolutionised one teacher’s studio with Lisa Kiernan

11/28/2018 Read more

CPTP148: How to lease your first studio space with Sophia Hardesty

by Mauro Dalu

Leasing your first studio space is an exciting step to take for your business. But many piano teachers are held back because they’re not sure where to look or what the process will be like. My guest today has been through it all. Sophia Hardesty has grown her studio from one room up to 7 ... CPTP148: How to lease your first studio space with Sophia Hardesty

11/21/2018 Read more
 

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CPTP147: How Teaching Beginners with No Books has Revolutionised Georgina’s Studio

by Mauro Dalu

When I published the No Book Beginners framework I hoped it would give teachers the confidence to teach more creatively, and that’s exactly what it’s done for Georgina Jordan. Georgina is a piano teacher in the UK who had a very traditional music education and was struggling to add creativity into her lessons. She joined ... CPTP147: How Teaching Beginners with No Books has Revolutionised Georgina’s Studio

11/14/2018 Read more

CPTP146: “Behind the Studio” with Amber Harnisch

by Mauro Dalu

I love hearing how teachers are getting on in their studios, and what new ideas they’re trying out. Amber Harnisch is definitely an inspiring example to follow. She has diversified her studio over the past few years to include a mixture of pair, overlapping and one-on-one lessons. This has revolutionised her teaching and led to more ... CPTP146: “Behind the Studio” with Amber Harnisch

11/07/2018 Read more

CPTP145: Dealing with loss in the studio setting

by Mauro Dalu

My guest today has dealt with more than her fair share of loss, both personally, and seeing her students experience loss. She’s on the podcast today to share how she has worked through this and help teachers who are in similar situations. I know this is not an easy topic. This wasn’t an easy interview ... CPTP145: Dealing with loss in the studio setting

10/30/2018 Read more

CPTP144: [Case Study] Pop Piano Teaching in Action with Anna Fagan

by Mauro Dalu

Pop piano teaching doesn’t have to be something you do just for fun, or just because your student begs you. It can actually have real value for your students in so many ways. The approach I advocate for teaching pop music might feel a bit foreign: focusing on chords, simplifying music and teaching rhythm by ... CPTP144: [Case Study] Pop Piano Teaching in Action with Anna Fagan

10/23/2018 Read more

CPTP143: Being the Worship Music Pianist – Tips and Tools

by Mauro Dalu

Becoming a worship music pianist means shifting mindsets a bit. You’re not always going to be the lead player, sometimes you’re going to need to take a supporting role. You’re also going to need to read lead sheets…and to get better at listening to other musicians. Whether you’re interested in being a worship music pianist ... CPTP143: Being the Worship Music Pianist – Tips and Tools

10/17/2018 Read more

CPTP142: The challenges of teaching a blind piano student with Anastasia Buettner-Moore

by Mauro Dalu

Have you ever been asked to teach a blind piano student? What did you say? It’s tempting to say no – not because we don’t want to teach them – but because we feel unprepared. But there is no degree in teaching piano to the visually impaired (that I know of) and if we don’t ... CPTP142: The challenges of teaching a blind piano student with Anastasia Buettner-Moore

10/09/2018 Read more