Welcome to The Piano Pantry Podcast where together we live life as independent music teachers. Listen in with Amy Chaplin, your host, as we talk about everything from running and organizing a studio business to getting dinner on the table and all that comes between.
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The Piano Sensei Way is a podcast where I help piano teachers minimize stress and maximize success! I share my way of doing things, which in my opinion is the best way! It’s similar to Mr. Miyagi in the movie The Karate Kid where he tells Daniel to wax the car, sand the floor, and paint the fence. Daniel thought he was crazy just doing Mr. Miyagi’s chores for him. But Mr. Miyagi knew what he was doing! He was training Daniel’s muscle memory so he could defend himself! Similarly, I am so conf ...
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In the official, fan-driven companion podcast for HBO's The Nevers, join Rooster Teeth's Barbara Dunkelman and Jessica Vasami as they dive into the exciting world and characters of The Nevers. They'll talk about the jaw-dropping moments from each episode, theorize about what might come next, and have fun, in-depth conversations with guests from the show!
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144 - Utilizing Voice Memos for Student Updates
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Voice memos are a fun and easy way to help keep parents up to date in an informal way. Plus, the format is well received by families in today's mobile age. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.co…
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143 - Adjudicating Advice with Janna Williamson
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Janna Williamson shares advice for adjudicators, including preparation, mindset, essential elements to consider, difficulties related to time vs. feedback, and more. You’ll also hear how Janna’s local MTA takes intentional time to train their piano festival judges. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon …
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142 - 5 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Studio
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Five ways to add a personal touch to your music studio space. Studio ambiance is more than just our pedagogical approach or relationship with our students. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode142 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pia…
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32 The Way to Internalize Music (w/ Anthony Molinaro)
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Do you have students you can’t keep a steady beat or have trouble with rhythm? Do you want your students to internalize music so they really feel it and can project it to others? You need Dalcroze Eurhythmics! Today’s guest, Anthony Molinaro, actually took Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes starting at age 5 where he grew up in Pittsburgh. Now he uses th…
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141 - 12 Office Must-Haves for Studio Music Teachers
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Twelve basic office items that are must-haves for you as a studio music teacher will want to have on hand in your business. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode141 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Send Amy …
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31 The Way to Gain Brand Recognition
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Do you want people to recognize your studio name around town? Have you thought about ways to get name recognition? Wouldn’t it be great if people searched for piano lessons in your area, and when they saw your website they immediately recognized it and said, “Oh, yea, let’s check them out!” In today’s very short episode, I share some fairly inexpen…
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140 - Using Google Classroom for Assignments & Studio Communication with Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
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Elizabeth Davis-Everhart shares how she uses Google Classroom as a communication and assignment-delivery method in her independent studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episod…
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139 - ICYMI: A Huge Music Video Collection
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Did you know about this huge music video collection? Music theory, holiday, expressive movement, and more. Use for groups, music labs, or online lessons. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/…
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138 - Presenting Advice for the Newbie and Novice Alike
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Five bits of advice for both newbie and novice presenters alike. We’re not just talking about writing proposals or putting together a presentation but the physical act of presenting. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) …
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BONUS: Clinton Interviewed on Topmusic Piano Podcast
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I was interviewed by Rachel Ehring of the Topmusic Piano Podcast. The show is about creative resources, trends in piano pedagogy, and ways to grow your income. I share my journey from solo teaching to managing a team of instructors, detailing the challenges and rewards of expanding my studio. We discuss the innovative Benchmark Program for tracking…
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137 - Survival Tips for the Busy Musician with Kyunghoon Kim and Elizabeth Yao
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Staying active, busy, and productive as a professional musician is not easy. Pianists Elizabeth Yao and Kyunghoon Kim share some of the practical tips andmindset shifts that have helped them with time management, mental health, and making space for personal priorities. Pianist Kyunghoon Kim, D.M., NCTM, is Adjunct Lecturer in Music (Piano) at the I…
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29 The Way Stories Inspire Music (w/ Evan Hunter)
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What do you do to encourage your students to compose or explore more creativity? Have you thought about incorporating more composition in your teaching? And what about yourself: have you tried composing, but struggled with ideas or execution? Today’s guest is Evan Hunter, a composer and piano teacher who loves storytelling! We talk about how storie…
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136 - How Valerie Merrell is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio
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Amy talks with Valerie Merrell, a piano teacher from Indiana, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry…
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135 - How Stephanie Thompson is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio
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Guest host Joy Morin talks with Stephanie Thompson, a piano teacher from Michigan, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) her…
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134 - How Jill Gilbert is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio
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Amy talks with Jill Gilbert, a piano teacher from Washington State, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio.Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcasthttps://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopa…
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28 The Way to Jazz Up Piano Lessons (w/ Sean-David McGoran)
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Do you want to include more improv in your lessons? Do you want students to be more comfortable with different keys and scales? How do you start introducing improvisation with a student so it’s not scary or intimidating? Today’s guest, Sean-David McGoran has a degree in jazz composition, plays piano, trumpet and saxophone, has performed in small gr…
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133 - ICYMI: An Assignment Sheet Super Store
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In the 3rd ICYMI episode of 2024, you’ll hear about a one-stop superstore for printable assignment sheets. With more than 20 sheets, you can try a variety! Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.co…
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27 The Way to Increase Progress, Perseverance, & Purpose
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Do your students struggle to make progress? Do you have a hard time getting them to practice and be disciplined? Is it difficult to have goals and a sense of direction for them? Do you want your students to be more well-rounded and possess comprehensive piano skills? Piano Sensei to the rescue! I’ve created a system that provides a step-by-step gra…
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132 - Life After Tonara: A Teacher Talk Follow-Up
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Hear from Amy and seven other teacher friends on what their lesson assignment life has been like after the shutdown of Tonara one year ago. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episod…
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131 - Lessons on Learning From 365 Days of Duolingo
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Lessons on learning after hitting a 365-day streak on Duolingo - a popular gamified language-learning app. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode131 Send Amy a Voice Message…
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BONUS: Clinton interviewed on Rewind Podcast
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I was interviewed by Amit Weiner of the Rewind Podcast. His show's main focus is: How to Grow Your Music Career. He interviews musicians, composers, professors, and sound wizards, as they share their life stories and career decisions. We talk about some of my life story, how I got into music and became a piano teacher, and how I grew my studio. Rew…
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130 - Freezer Meal Prep with Michelle Kallod
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Freezer meal prep with Michelle Kallod - a piano teacher from North Dakota who has run a freezer meal prep workshop for more than twenty years. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode130 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com…
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129 - A Process for Onboarding New Students
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A process that creates a streamlined approach to onboarding new students so you won’t miss a step. This simple checklist will save you time and sanity. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list. Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/p…
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25 The Way to Develop Intrinsic Drive (w/ Evan Mitchell)
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Dr. Evan Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Florida, joins us to share his ideas about how scientific studies and the Montessori learning model can be applied to the piano studio. We discuss extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, goals, rewards, deadlines, the power of a question, making things into a game, and teacher-centere…
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128 - Using 3-Ring Binders for Student Materials
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3-ring binders are a great tool for keeping student materials organized. Here are some purchase considerations and ways to use them. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode128 Se…
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4 things for the 4th that will help elevate your holiday week and the month ahead. Two are teaching-related, one just for fun, and one will help bring attention to the reason for the season. Join Amy’s Email List https://pianopantry.com/subscribe Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes …
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24 The Way to Evolve Your Studio (w/ Amy Chaplin)
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Amy Chaplin is a piano teaching entrepreneur — In addition to running her private studio, she is a blogger, podcaster, and presenter! Today we discuss three of her “big picture” studio evolutions: lesson formats, group class scheduling, and dabbling in other ventures. We talk about the motivation behind making changes and advice on evolving your st…
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126 - ICYMI: Piano Safari Stuffed Animal Shopping Guide
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The second ICYMI episode is here! - A Piano Safari stuffed animal shopping guide to help you build your own collection to support this method. Join Amy’s Email List https://pianopantry.com/subscribe Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pia…
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125 - RETREAT Teacher Talk with Michelle, Jeanine, Trudi, Mary, Krysta, & Becky
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In this episode, Amy chats with six teachers who attended the 2024 Piano Pantry Retreat. You’ll hear the best of what they took away from the retreat. Guest include Michelle Miller, a teacher from Ohio; Jeanine Skinner, a teacher from North Carolina; Trudi Norman, Mary Majerus, and Becky Barber, all from Georgia; and Krysta Hawkley, from Amy’s home…
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23 The Way to Engage Parents (w/ Barbie Wong)
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How do you help parents motivate their children to practice? Is there such a thing as a parent who is too involved? Should parents sit in on lessons? Barbie Wong joins us to discuss how to educate and engage parents so their children will thrive in piano lessons! Lots of great tips and stories in this episode! 10 Ways to Inspire Kids to Make Music …
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When was the last time you cleaned out your digital contacts? Have you ever cleaned it out? Whether you use Google or Apple’s iCloud Contacts, the process is the same. In this episode, you’ll get some tips on how to switch contacts managers including how to use Google Contacts on an iPhone, and steps for cleaning out your contacts. Transcript Find …
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123 - Spotify Playlists: 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do
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Gear up for your summertime listening and learn how to utilize more Spotify features. Here are five things that you likely didn’t know you could do with Spotify playlists. I’ve been using Spotify for as long as I can remember, and these things took a while for me to discover. Some are features I stumbled upon randomly, and some were functions I des…
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22 The Way Mnemonics Don't Work (w/ Samantha Coates)
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Every Good Boy Deserves . . . ? We’re all familiar with these sayings, but maybe every good teacher should think about the usefulness of mnemonic devices for reading music. Samantha Coates is here to explain and demonstrate how these traditional teaching tools are confusing and a waste of time! Samantha Coates is an internationally regarded piano p…
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Three questions to ask yourself when going through your annual studio website update. Whether you’re just making small tweaks to keep it fresh or doing a complete overhaul, these three items are always important to consider. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Items Mentioned and Other Related Content…
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It’s time to purge one aspect of your digital life, and that’s “idea” clutter. Idea clutter is all of those cool ideas you’ve seen or heard about on the internet that you’ve saved here and there and everywhere! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode121…
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21 The Way to Spark Motivation (w/ Amy Immerman)
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Amy Immerman, Founder of Cincinnati Music Academy (a school that she helped grow to 750 students), joins the show to discuss motivation! Is it our job to motivate students? How can we help spark motivation? How can parental involvement help? We both talk about our own practicing and motivation growing up. Amy describes some engaging practice games,…
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120 - A New Teacher's Journey with Gretchen Steffen
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In this episode, Amy chats with Gretchen Steffen, a stay-at-home-mom who teaches 15 students two nights a week. Gretchen shares her journey through her first three years of piano teaching. She has some great advice for anyone who is interested in getting started teaching but perhaps feeling inadequate in their own skills or unsure of whether it’s t…
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119 - Tap & Grow: Free Community-Based Marketing
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Seven ways you can connect with and tap into your local community to promote awareness and, in turn, grow your business.Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode119
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Prompted by a lively discussion in the Facebook Group Piano Teacher Central, I decided to host a live debate on YouTube! This is the recording of our “debate” on counting. The teachers who joined me were Mike Langer, Brian Lotter, Jeff Millis, Val Muller, Harrison Richter, and Jordan Thomas. It was a very thought-provoking discussion where we discu…
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118 - Recital Programming Considerations
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While it could be easy to just layer students into a recital program based on the order of age or repertoire difficulty, it may not result in a pleasing experience. Crafting a program that is positive for students, the audience, and yourself as a teacher (a.k.a. recital stage manager) requires a lot more thought, attention, and careful consideratio…
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117 - Embracing Micro and Macro Adjustments in Your Studio
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Your business is a living, breathing thing with the beautiful ability to be flexible and evolve with culture, client needs, and/or personal life. Sometimes, changes and adjustments are needed at the micro level and sometimes at the macro level. In this episode, we’ll explore what that could be like for your studio and also hear about some of the ad…
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19 The Way to Master a Multi-Teacher Studio pt 2 (w/ Jordan Thomas)
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This is the second of a two-part interview. In the last episode, Jordan interviewed me about teacher pay, asking me about fair rates, negotiating, benefits, living wage, tuition rates, and teacher raises. In this second episode, Jordan asks me about other aspects of running a studio such as: What do you look for when hiring a teacher? Do you train …
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116 - The Case for Your No Makeup Policy
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If you’ve ever experienced emotional labor determining makeup lesson policies in your studio, today’s episode will provide a little therapy. Australian-based piano teacher Samantha Coates invites a perspective that paints a vivid picture of why a no-makeup policy is absolutely reasonable. (This episode is a replay of Episode 066 - Samantha Coates o…
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115 - An Alternative to Student “Evaluations”
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Putting together formal student evaluations can be very time-consuming. If you like the idea of evaluations or progress reports but struggle with the time required to craft them, I’m here to offer an alternative solution! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode115…
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18 The Way to Master a Multi-Teacher Studio pt 1 (w/ Jordan Thomas)
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To shake things up, our guest, Jordan Thomas, interviews Clinton! It all started with Jordan’s FaceBook post in Piano Teacher Central about the feasibility of a multi-teacher studio business model as opposed to a solo studio. Jordan is a solo teacher and has been considering expanding, but has questions about how to make it work. I answered some of…
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114 - ICYMI: Free Student “Award” Programs from MTNA
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Welcome to the first-ever “ICYMI: In Case You Missed It” episode of The Piano Pantry Podcast! ICYMI episodes will feature anything from opportunities and resources I feel those in our profession should know about to items from the archives of the Piano Pantry blog that - if you’ve not been following me since 2016 - you might not know about! Today’s…
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113 - Taking Time Off: The Tradeoff
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Regularly scheduled downtime from teaching is important not only for us but also for our students and for maintaining a well-run business. Time off isn’t just about having unending hours to read, deep clean your freezer, or go for two-hour walks; it can also mean releasing ourselves from our normal routine to make room for other things. Find the fu…
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17 The Way Forward: Setting Expectations in Piano Lessons (w/ Jake McHugh)
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Jake posted in the group “Piano Teacher Central” on Facebook about setting expectations for piano students in his studio. It was quite the lively discussion as there were strong and varying views on what kind of standards we should set, and what we should do if students don’t meet those expectations. Despite Jake being fairly new to piano teaching,…
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112 - Ponderings on Piano Teacher "Friends"
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Ponderings on how we use the term “friend” within the context of our relationships with each other in the piano teacher community Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode112
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111 - Conferencing Small and Large
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Opportunities for independent teachers to get conference-type professional development in both large and small-scale formats, including the pros and cons of each setting. Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode111
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