125: Successful In-Home Teaching with Michael Richey
Teaching piano in students' homes isn't a model we hear about very often, but it can be an incredibly successful way to build a studio. In this episode, Michael Richey shares how he grew a thriving mu...
31 Juli 47min
124: What is the Right Way to Teach Group Piano?
After last week's conversation about transitioning to group teaching, I wanted to continue the discussion by exploring what group piano can actually look like. In this episode, I’m sharing the differe...
24 Juli 18min
123: Making the Pivot to Group Teaching with Mandy Goldbach
When I first heard about group teaching, I wondered how it could possibly provide the same individual attention as private lessons. In this episode, Mandy Goldbach shares how she successfully transiti...
17 Juli 34min
122: The Kindred Piano Method with Andrea Humphrey
Every piano method reflects the values behind the person who created it. Today, I'm chatting with Andrea Humphrey to explore the story behind the Kindred Piano Method, a series that blends solid piano...
10 Juli 33min
121: Using Memory Champion Techniques for Note Reading with Rowina Seidler
Helping students become confident note readers is one of the biggest challenges in piano teaching. In this episode, I'm talking with Rowina Seidler about how memory champion techniques inspired the cr...
3 Juli 39min
120: What Happens When Piano Teachers Meet In Person
What happens when piano teachers meet in person? In this episode, I reflect on our first-ever TopMusic Local coffee meetup and share why face-to-face connections can be so valuable for teachers. From ...
26 Juni 13min
119: If You Hate Invoicing, Listen to This
If there’s one part of running a studio that many teachers dread, it’s invoicing and payment collection. Today, I'm sharing some of the systems I’m putting in place this summer to make life easier, fr...
19 Juni 17min
118: Running a Vibrant Teaching Business with Leah Drake
Growing a music studio requires more than great teaching. It also takes systems, leadership, and a willingness to adapt as your business evolves. In this episode, I'm chatting with Leah Drake to talk ...
12 Juni 54min
