133: Simply Music at Dancing Keys with Giana Nguyen
The way we're taught to learn music shapes how freely we play it for the rest of our lives. In this episode, I'm chatting with Giana Nguyen, owner of Dancing Keys Music Studio in Irvine, about how she...
25 Sep 44min
132: Piano Ninjas, Dog Music, Memberships, and More with Lisa Spector
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in a career come from the moments we never planned for. Today, I'm chatting with Lisa Spector, a Juilliard-trained pianist whose career has taken her from concert s...
18 Sep 50min
131: Applying Bartel’s Taxonomy to Piano Lessons with Christina Liu
Every student is motivated by something different, and figuring out what makes each one tick can transform how they engage with lessons. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Christina Liu, Associate Professor...
11 Sep 34min
130: Creative Composition Ideas with Emily Dehut
Creativity doesn't have to be complicated to make a real difference in how students connect with music. In this episode, I'm chatting with Emily Dehut, a piano teacher from Howe, Texas who built her s...
4 Sep 27min
129: Changing the Landscape of Piano Repertoire with Wynn-Anne Rossi
The landscape of piano repertoire looks nothing like it did 50 years ago, and Wynn-Anne Rossi helped shape that change. Today, I'm chatting with Wynn-Anne, an acclaimed composer with over 175 publicat...
28 Aug 39min
128: Back-to-School Favorites with Natalie Weber
A good theme can turn an entire year of piano lessons into an adventure your students can't wait to come back to. Today I'm chatting with Natalie Weber, who has run her Kansas piano studio since 1998 ...
21 Aug 40min
127: How to Include Composition in Lessons with Amy Ferguson
Composing isn't just for the musically gifted few, it's a skill every piano student can build with the right guidance. Today, I'm chatting with Amy Ferguson, a piano teacher of over 30 years who calls...
14 Aug 46min
126: When the Rest is the Work
After spending a few days at a retreat with fellow piano teachers, I came home with a completely different perspective on what it means to rest. In this episode, I'm reflecting on why rest isn't just ...
7 Aug 15min
