TC189: 5 Tips for Teaching Piano to Teens

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What does it take to become the go-to piano teacher for teenagers? In this episode, I’m giving you my 5 tips for teaching piano to teens.

Most of my tips are actually relevant to teaching students of other ages, too – including adults. I cover strategies you can use to approach teaching piano to teens and adults versus younger children and relate piano practice to a teenager’s way of thinking. 

Teaching teens isn’t just about having them learn chords and read music. And this episode will help you understand what to do, how to connect with your teens, and make lessons relevant, relatable and fun.

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In this episode, hear tips on teaching piano to teens:

  • [04:08] Must-ask questions for your teen students
    [05:27] Getting teens to read music
  • [06:41] Encouraging teens to play something they like
  • [08:01] Building relationships with your students.
  • [11:03] Flexibility in teaching structures.
  • [15:20] Be cool and build rapport with your students.
  • [21:03] Be relevant – connect with your student’s lives
  • [25:34] Use technology to teach and inspire teens and adults.
  • [27:49] Be yourself and have fun.

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