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350: Simplify and Streamline with Jess Homewood from Not Your Mother’s Piano Studio

by Tim Topham

In today's show, we're having a chat with Jess Homewood, the creative genius behind Not Your Mother’s Piano Studio.

10/06/2023 Read more

#069: Building a Thriving Music and Dance School with Nick Tucker

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, Nick Tucker from Spark School of Music and Dance joins us to share his journey from humble beginnings to running a music and dance studio with over 500 students.

09/29/2023 Read more

349: Selling Your Teaching Resources on Etsy with Abigail Proffitt

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, we're delving into the world of selling your teaching resources online with our guest, Abigail Proffitt.

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348: Tim’s Quickfire QnA

by Tim Topham

In today’s show, we’re shaking things up a bit and taking a break from our regular programming to answer a series of quickfire questions. We’ll dive into a thrilling journey of self-discovery and I’m taking you all along for the ride. I’ll be diving headfirst into a barrage of quickfire questions, each one revealing a ... 348: Tim’s Quickfire QnA

09/22/2023 Read more

#068: Elevate your Guitar Lessons with Total Guitar Transformation feat. Ulrich Ellison

by Michael Gumley

Get ready to elevate your guitar lessons to a whole new level in today’s episode featuring Ulrich Ellison. As a three-time Downbeat Award winner, Ulrich has earned international acclaim for his electrifying guitar prowess and songwriting that transcends blues traditions and contemporary rock. In today’s show, Ulrich shares insights into his journey, from a guitar ... #068: Elevate your Guitar Lessons with Total Guitar Transformation feat. Ulrich Ellison

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347: Building a 500-Student Dance and Instrumental Teaching Studio with Nick Tucker

by Tim Topham

In today’s episode, we’re delving into the world of dance and instrumental teaching studio of our remarkable guest, Nick Tucker. Nick is the founder of Spark Music and Dance, a thriving multi-location music and dance school in Minnesota. He is also the co-founder of the Studio Success System. Listen in as Nick takes us on ... 347: Building a 500-Student Dance and Instrumental Teaching Studio with Nick Tucker

09/15/2023 Read more
 

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TTTV002: Using piano improv to create a musician for life with Christopher Norton

by Mauro Dalu

  Ever wondered how the master of contemporary piano music, Christopher Norton, teaches improvising to beginners? Interested in learning the secrets he’s gleamed about teaching improvising over more than 30 years of composing, teaching and presenting? Like the idea of teaching improving by starting with written music rather than thin air? It’s great to be spending ... TTTV002: Using piano improv to create a musician for life with Christopher Norton

03/30/2015 Read more

TTTV005: Balancing the Eye and the Ear – Bradley Sowash & Leila Viss on creativity at the keyboard

by Mauro Dalu

Creativity is something that is so easily forgotten in piano lessons. In the rush to get students ready for exams, competitions and performances, time spent being creative quickly becomes seen as a luxury that most teachers simply can’t afford. Perhaps you’re already thinking: How can I possibly fit another thing into my lessons? I don’t ... TTTV005: Balancing the Eye and the Ear – Bradley Sowash & Leila Viss on creativity at the keyboard

05/10/2015 Read more

TTTV006: Online studio promotion and advertising with Martyn Croston

by Mauro Dalu

In this episode Martyn Croston gives practical advice to get your teaching business found online. This is essential listening, whether you’re just starting out, trying to expand your studio, or just making sure your waiting list stays topped up! Marketing is often the area of the business that teachers least enjoy (aside from doing taxes!), but ... TTTV006: Online studio promotion and advertising with Martyn Croston

05/21/2015 Read more

TTTV014: Harnessing the Power of the Internet with Joy Morin

by Mauro Dalu

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the online world? Are you hearing conflicting advice about where to start? Joy Morin is here to make it easy for you to harness the power of the internet, without letting it take over your life. There are simple ways of being online, and using the fantastic tools available. ... TTTV014: Harnessing the Power of the Internet with Joy Morin

09/24/2015 Read more

TTTV015: What motivates you? (Solo Sunday)

by Mauro Dalu

I’ve always been interested in the concept of motivation. What actually motivates us to do what we do and in particular, what motivations are there to continually improve our teaching? Do you participate in professional development? Do you spend some of your precious free time reading blogs, participating in facebook groups or listening to podcasts like ... TTTV015: What motivates you? (Solo Sunday)

10/09/2015 Read more

TTTV016: Exam boards Part 1: ANZCA

by Mauro Dalu

This is the first in a multi-part series taking a look at the main exam boards around the world. Piano exams play a big role in piano teaching in many countries. Even if you’re in country where exams are less popular, there’s a lot to be learned by looking at the different exam boards and ... TTTV016: Exam boards Part 1: ANZCA

10/16/2015 Read more

TTTV019: Everything But The Pieces (Part 2) with Abe Cytrynowski: Technical Work & General Knowledge

by Mauro Dalu

In part four of the exam focus series, I’m talking with Abe Cytrynowski about technical work & general knowledge. Abe is passionate about scales. Yes, you read that correctly! Often, scales can make both student and teacher eyes glaze over. Scales are done on autopilot, the muscle memory takes over and students are barely aware ... TTTV019: Everything But The Pieces (Part 2) with Abe Cytrynowski: Technical Work & General Knowledge

11/07/2015 Read more

TTTV026: Relate > Create > Educate with Nick Ambrosino

by Mauro Dalu

Nick Ambrosino has two unique books about piano teaching, Coffee with Ray and Lessons with Matt. These are not your standard teaching textbooks, they’re presented as novels, with lots of teaching tips hidden inside. Nick has some interesting perspectives and techniques when it comes to how to educate piano students. For instance, he believes we should see ourselves ... TTTV026: Relate > Create > Educate with Nick Ambrosino

01/14/2016 Read more

TTTV032: What to say to parents when their child Is about to quit with Anita Collins

by Mauro Dalu

What do you say when you get that call? Johnny is finding lessons too hard, practice is a struggle, and he wants to quit. How do you convince that parent to stick it out when things get hard? Anita Collins is a music teacher, who got curious and turned to the field of neuroscience to ... TTTV032: What to say to parents when their child Is about to quit with Anita Collins

02/25/2016 Read more

TTTV037: Inspire your Teaching: Inside my Inner Circle with Marie Lee

by Mauro Dalu

The Inner Circle is up and running, and today we’re taking a look inside through the eyes of Marie Lee. Marie is great at getting things done, one step at a time. She doesn’t let herself get overwhelmed by all the new ideas she reads about, but just picks one goal to accomplish and gets started. ... TTTV037: Inspire your Teaching: Inside my Inner Circle with Marie Lee

03/31/2016 Read more

TTTV048: Exploring MLT with Marilyn Lowe

by Mauro Dalu

In today’s podcast we’re exploring MLT (Music Learning Theory) and how it applies to piano teaching, with Marilyn Lowe. Marilyn Lowe searched for a long time for a piano method she loved. When she heard about Music Learning Theory it seemed to fill in a lot of the blanks…The only problem was there were no ... TTTV048: Exploring MLT with Marilyn Lowe

07/07/2016 Read more

TTTV050: Teaching patterns with Jo Burrows

by Mauro Dalu

A big part of Dr. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory is pattern based teaching. When we build up a rich vocabulary of patterns we’re creating a mental resource that students can draw from later. This way students can not only read music but can audiate and improvise as well. In short they’re more comprehensive musicians. Joanne Burrows ... TTTV050: Teaching patterns with Jo Burrows

07/20/2016 Read more

TTTV052: Teaching Skype Lessons with Melody Payne

by Mauro Dalu

Have you ever considered teaching Skype lessons? Teaching piano online can be a fantastic way to fill daytime teaching hours, or a solution for snow days and other emergencies. It can be intimidating though. You may feel like you would need a ton of technology and gadgets to do it effectively. Not necessarily so! You don’t need ... TTTV052: Teaching Skype Lessons with Melody Payne

08/04/2016 Read more

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

TTTV054: How Mike Verta Makes $60K on the side Teaching Online

by Mauro Dalu

Have you ever considered sharing your talents to a wider audience than just your students? Would you like to make some extra income on the side while you sleep? Today’s episode is all about taking the idea of teaching online to another level by teaching large groups of people online and then offering a back catalogue ... TTTV054: How Mike Verta Makes $60K on the side Teaching Online

08/17/2016 Read more

TTTV055: Cultural Difference in Online Teaching with Sarah Lyngra

by Mauro Dalu

Have you thought about teaching students via Skype who are overseas? Imagine being able to teach students when you can’t teach students in your own studio, ie during school, early morning or late in the evening. Teaching overseas students does come with some important things to think about. Sarah gives us some great food for ... TTTV055: Cultural Difference in Online Teaching with Sarah Lyngra

08/25/2016 Read more

TTTV062: Irina Gorin on Teaching Beginners

by Mauro Dalu

Irina Gorin is famous in the piano teaching world. Irina’s YouTube videos of her teaching have helped and inspired so many teachers, especially when it comes to teaching technique. Irina didn’t always feel so confident teaching beginners. When she first moved to the USA and used traditional method books, they always felt a bit…lacking. The five ... TTTV062: Irina Gorin on Teaching Beginners

10/12/2016 Read more

TTTV071: Exploring Piano Safari with Dr Julie Knerr and Katherine Fisher

by Mauro Dalu

When I started to explore Piano Safari I was excited. I’ve looked at many piano methods and none made quite as much sense to me as Piano Safari does. The books include rote teaching, intervallic reading, technique and improvisation all in one method. What’s not to love? The way they approach technique is truly inspired. Julie and ... TTTV071: Exploring Piano Safari with Dr Julie Knerr and Katherine Fisher

12/14/2016 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