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013: Using the Piano Pronto Series with Jennifer Eklund

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Eklund, the creative mind behind the Piano Pronto method books series.

04/19/2024 Read more

012: Tim Topham on Dreaming Big

by Tim Topham

In today's exciting episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Tim Topham to discuss the power of dreaming big in the world of music education.

04/12/2024 Read more

011: All About PopMATICS with Tony Parlapiano

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we're chatting with Tony Parlapiano, a passionate piano instructor and the mastermind behind PopMATICS.

04/05/2024 Read more

010: From Concept to Composition with Susan Staples Bell

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, we're joined by the multi-talented Susan Staples Bell, who wears many hats as both a composer and instructor, passionate about composing engaging sheet music and resources for piano teachers and students.

03/29/2024 Read more

009: Piano Detectives Club Summer Camp Debut with Janet Hart

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, our guest Janet Hart shares some exciting news surrounding the release of Piano Detectives Club summer camp edition.

03/22/2024 Read more

008: 5 Ways to Increase Your Income this Summer and Beyond

by Tim Topham

In today's solo episode, I'll be sharing some actionable ideas to help you maximize your income during the summer months and beyond.

03/15/2024 Read more
 

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007: Summer Camp Programs Within a Non-Profit Arts School feat. Sheila Fortson

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Sheila Fortson, who shares all about summer camp programs in her non profit org, FAME Center.

03/08/2024 Read more

006: A Framework for Summer Camps with Jennifer Foxx

by Tim Topham

In today's episode, I'm delighted to have Jennifer Foxx as our special guest to discuss the the benefits of summer camps for both teachers and students..

03/01/2024 Read more

005: Francesca Christmas Introduces the New Trinity College London Exam Series

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant Francesca Christmas, Director of Music and Director of Publishing at Trinity College London.

02/23/2024 Read more

363: Have You Subscribed?

by Tim Topham

In today's bonus episode, I'm thrilled to bring you a lineup of incredible updates and announcements, including the launch of the TopMusic Piano Podcast.

02/20/2024 Read more

004: Favorite Things for Teaching Neurodiverse Students with Elizabeth Davis-Everhart

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Davis-Everhart, a passionate piano teacher with a unique approach to teaching neurodiverse students.

02/16/2024 Read more

003: Podcast Takeover – MTNA President Peter Mack Interviews Tim!

by Tim Topham

In this special episode, Peter Mack, President of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), takes on the role of guest host and interviews Tim Topham.

02/09/2024 Read more