
086: What Happens When You Double Your Rates with Eric Branner
Eric Branner’s story bridges music, entrepreneurship, and education with lessons every teacher can learn from. As a guitarist, founder of Fons, and now host of The Four 40 podcast, Eric shares how dou...
3 Okt 202549min

085: 5 Things Saving My Sanity in a Busy Season
Busy seasons can quickly push us to the edge, especially when teaching, scheduling, and family responsibilities collide. In this solo episode, I'm going to share five simple but powerful practices tha...
26 Sep 202521min

084: Creating Well-Rounded Piano Students with Grant Kondo
Grant Kondo believes in saying “yes” to every student’s musical journey. From his early experiences in Hawaii to his current studio in San Jose, Grant has combined classical foundations with modern cr...
19 Sep 202541min

083: The Joy of Jazz Piano with Jeremy Siskind
Jeremy Siskind’s journey bridges the worlds of jazz performance, education, and digital innovation. As a pianist, author, and educator, Jeremy has developed groundbreaking resources for students while...
12 Sep 202543min

082: Introducing the Athena Narrow Keys Piano with Linda Gould
Linda Gould has spent decades proving that small hands don’t have to limit big musical dreams. From overcoming a hand injury to co-founding Narrow Key Pianos, Linda has championed the design and launc...
5 Sep 202541min

081: Catching Up With the Cotswold Pianist Lydia Tomita
Lydia Tomita’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and community. From her early days as a pianist in northern England to becoming the founder of a thriving teaching network in the Cotswolds, Lydi...
29 Aug 202541min

080: Creating a Safe Space for Students with Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Thompson brings a wealth of insight into what makes music lessons truly transformative. Drawing from his experiences as a performer, educator, and founder of Musical Arts Centers of San Antoni...
22 Aug 202548min

079: My Favorite Things From the NCKP Conference
After attending the NCKP conference, I’m excited to share some of my favorite takeaways from this fantastic week. From one-question interviews with fellow teachers to insightful conference sessions, I...
15 Aug 202520min



















