054: Inspired Composition with Alex Guebert
In this episode, composer, percussionist, and handbell director Alex Guebert joins us to share his approach to composition and arranging. He discusses how his love of film scores, progressive rock, an...
21 Feb 202537min
053: Teaching Improvisation at All Levels with Amie Webster
Helping students embrace creativity at the piano can feel overwhelming, but Amie Webster believes improvisation is a skill every student can develop. In this episode, she shares how improvisation buil...
14 Feb 202549min
052: Building a Multi-Teacher Studio Business with Katie Crist
Expanding from a solo teacher to a multi-teacher studio is a big leap, and Katie Crist knows exactly what it takes to make it work. In this episode, Katie shares how she grew The Music Box from a one-...
7 Feb 202535min
051: Adding Art to Your Music Studio with Lauren Kushins
Lauren Kushins, co-founder of Art Fundamentals and Art & Soul School of Creative & Performing ARTS, shares her wealth of experience in helping music and dance studios integrate art programs that inspi...
31 Jan 202539min
050: 5 Things I’ve Learned in Hiring 20 Teachers
Hiring music teachers has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of running a multi-teacher studio. After interviewing and hiring over 20 teachers, I’ve gained valuable insights into wha...
24 Jan 202521min
049: Growing Creative Cultivation Studio with Shannon Saravia
In this episode, Shannon Saravia, founder of Creative Cultivation Studio, shares her inspiring journey of turning her passion for music into a thriving studio. Shannon shares how she transitioned from...
17 Jan 202538min
048: 7 Things I’m Taking Into 2025
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! I’m so excited to kick off the year with a solo episode where I’ll be sharing the 7 things I’m taking into 2025. As I reflected on 2024, I realized there were key...
10 Jan 202521min
047: A Review of Preschool Piano Methods with Abigail Proffitt
Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by our guest, Abigail Proffitt, who specializes in preschool and neurodivergent students and teaches classical piano through a playful and repertoire-rich approach. ...
13 Des 202439min
