Episodes
These two time-saving tips might be just the ticket to saving you some breathing room. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 11/13/23
We have so much to do in our studios...but how do we find time to keep learning? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 11/06/23
Have you ever been annoyed when students ask if their piano lesson is nearly over? We'll unpack that question on the show today. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 10/30/23
Today is a very short episode with the top 3 mistakes many teachers make when it comes to lesson planning. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 10/23/23
How do you organise your tasks and to-dos? Bullet journalling might be the answer if you're looking for a new system. Let's discuss how this journaling method works and what you need to get started. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 10/16/23
Mindfulness techniques can be great tools to give your students to help them deal with performance nerves. Listen in for 5 simple things to try in your lessons. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 10/09/23
Have you heard of interleaved practice? In this episode, I'll explain what it is and how to develop it into interleaved teaching. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 10/02/23
Not sure where to start when it comes to memorising piano music? This is a great place to start. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 09/25/23
How can we make memorisation not just accessible but FUN and maybe even easy for our students? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 09/18/23
When we teach our students to improvise and compose, they get so much out of it beyond the creative activity. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 09/11/23
Teaching your music students about form doesn’t have to be as dull as just labelling the sections ABA. In this episode, we discuss fun and engaging ways to teach form. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 09/04/23
Can creative exercises help our students become better memorisers and performers? Let's find out. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 08/28/23
Printing tips and tricks for music teachers. Let me solve your printing woes and help the whole thing go smoothly! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 08/21/23
What do you do when a transfer student memorises music beautifully, but can't read? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 08/14/23
Tune in for an overview of types of neurodivergence you might encounter in your studio and some simple advice for how to make your studio more inclusive. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 08/07/23
I've been working with my students recently to increase the emotion in their playing. Try my experiments yourself and see how it works for you! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 07/31/23
Are your piano students confusing left and right hands? It’s a common issue and there are lots of fun ways to work on it, which we’ll share in this episode. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 07/24/23
Where do you believe memorisation sits in your studio priorities? I'm sharing my thoughts in today's show. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 07/17/23
In this episode, we work through 8 questions to help you decide whether it’s time to raise your piano teaching rates. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 07/10/23
If you need a step-by-step way to memorise music – either for yourself or a student – this is worth a try. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 07/03/23
How can you guess what a student or group of students will know and be able to do next week? Next month? Next year? Predicting any music student's progress can be a sticky wicket. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 06/26/23
If you want to be able to serve your studio families, you have to look after yourself as a piano teacher and avoid burnout. Here's how. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 06/19/23
Do you use the metronome in your music lessons? Sometimes it's the perfect tool...and other times we want the benefit of metronome work without actually using a metronome. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 06/12/23
If you're a non-perfectionist (like me and my guest, Carmen) what can we learn from all the perfectionists out there? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 06/05/23
Join us for this very special episode with guest host, Tim Topham! Tim will be sharing the 3 changes to consider in your studio right now. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.
Published 05/29/23