• TopMusic Piano Podcast

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TopMusic Piano Podcast

著者: Tim Topham
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  • The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.
    2023
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The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.
2023
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  • 048: 7 Things I’m Taking Into 2025
    2025/01/10
    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 habits, practices, and lessons that truly worked for me—both personally and professionally—and I want to carry that momentum forward into the new year. In this episode, I’ll be talking about everything, from simplifying systems and embracing technology, to connecting with other teachers, setting boundaries, and cultivating gratitude. I’ll also reveal my word of the year for 2025 and how it’s shaping my goals moving forward. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or just a fresh perspective, I hope you’ll find something here to take into your own year ahead.
    • Rachel reflected on the highlights and lessons from 2024 to carry forward into the new year.
    • Embracing reading books on her phone while balancing physical books for family moments.
    • Simplifying and automating systems like payments and scheduling, while thoughtfully using AI tools like ChatGPT.
    • Staying consistent with weekly YouTube videos to improve video editing skills and share knowledge on collaborative piano.
    • Rebuilding piano technique with Hanon exercises and encouraging regular warm-up routines.
    • Connecting with other piano teachers through podcasts, social media, and in-person retreats for inspiration and support.
    • Setting boundaries by focusing on what I can control and communicating policies clearly.
    • Practicing gratitude daily while manifesting goals as if they’ve already been achieved.
    • Rachel's word of the year and her upcoming goals for 2025.

    Links Mentioned
    • Check out the new TopMusic AI Podcast here
    • My Music Staff
    • Fons
    • TopMusicPro Members' Lounge Facebook Group
    • TopMusicCo Facebook Group
    • TopCast Episode 396: TopMusic Steps to Success in 2025

    About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.
    • Visit her website at RachelEhring.com
    • Visit her Instagram page: @rachelehring
    • Visit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694
    • Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music

    Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this
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    18 分
  • 047: A Review of Preschool Piano Methods with Abigail Proffitt
    2024/12/13
    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. In this episode, we'll dive deep into various preschool piano methods, featuring a detailed discussion on books like Piano Adventures, WunderKeys, Celebrate Piano, and many more. Abigail shares her invaluable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on creating an engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experience for young piano students. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting, this episode is packed with resources and inspiration to enhance your teaching journey.
    • Abigail shared her journey to becoming a piano teacher and her passion for teaching.
    • Her online business for music teachers, offering music theory resources and workshops.
    • Her experiences teaching preschoolers, both in groups and private lessons.
    • Emphasis on playful, sound-based learning, using games and improvisation.
    • Advice for and tips for teachers to better understand and teach preschoolers.
    • The importance of a strong rhythmic foundation for better sight-reading skills.
    • Discussion on specific curriculums such as Piano Adventures, WunderKeys, Celebrate Piano, Music for Little Mozarts, Music Play Curriculum, Piano Safari, etc.
    • Importance of a combination of different methods over relying on one.
    • Abigail shared some practical tips and encourages not focusing too heavily on hand shape for very young children.
    • She shared details about her Preschool Piano Crash Course.

    Method Books Mentioned
    • The Whole-Brain Child Book by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
    • The Power of Play Book by David Elkind
    • How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen Book by by Joanna Faber
    • Faber Piano Adventures
    • WunderKeys
    • Celebrate Piano!
    • Music for Little Mozarts
    • Music Play
    • Theory Made Fun by Kevin Olson
    • Piano Safari
    • Piano Safari Friends

    Guest Links Mentioned
    • Whole Foundation Method Etsy Shop
    • Proffitt Piano Studio Instagram Page
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    38 分
  • 046: Music Moves with Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo
    2024/12/06
    Music has the power to shape young minds and create lifelong connections. In this engaging episode, we're chatting with Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo to dive into the transformative world of audiation and early childhood piano education. They discuss their unique journeys towards implementing Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, the impact of starting music education as early as age four, and practical tips on integrating singing, movement, and improvisation into piano lessons. Tune in to learn how they foster a deep understanding and love for music in their students from the very beginning.
    • Krista and Hannah shared a brief overview of their background and their music studio.
    • Importance of starting music education early, targeting ages 4-6.
    • Benefits of music education for neural development and building foundational musical skills.
    • Explanation of audiation and its role in music learning theory.
    • Details on the Music Moves for Piano curriculum by Marilyn Lowe.
    • Comparison between music learning and language acquisition.
    • Personal stories on how they both became interested in audiation and music learning theory.
    • Challenges and milestones in their professional development.
    • Impact of early music education on young learners.
    • Preferred techniques for teaching preschoolers, including the center finger approach.
    • Addressing common concerns such as singing and movement in lessons.
    • Integrating audiation into piano lessons in manageable ways.
    • Timing of introducing formal music reading, typically around age 11.
    • Balancing playing capability with reading skills.

    Links Mentioned
    • Music Learning Academy Website
    • Music Learning Academy YouTube Page
    • Mayo Piano Website
    • Music Moves for Piano Website
    • Introduction to Audiation-Based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for Piano Facebook Group
    • Keys to Music Learning Podcast
    • The Ways Children Learn Music Book

    Today’s Guest Hannah E. Mayo, a nationally certified teacher of music, is an independent piano teacher, specializing in guiding students through a lifetime of music making at the piano. She holds a B.M. and M.M. from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After graduating, she continued to teach class piano as an adjunct faculty member at ULL until 2023. Hannah has been an independent piano teacher since 2006 and has directed the early childhood music and piano program at the REACH Preschool Institute since 2012. Hannah is a dedicated practitioner of Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory. Krista Jadro is the owner of Music Learning Academy, an online resource center dedicated to supporting teachers using the Music Moves for Piano curriculum by Marilyn Lowe for audiation-based piano instruction. Through Music Learning Academy, Krista provides online courses, leads study groups, and presents and hosts webinars and workshops. Krista has a thriving piano studio at Brookline Music School, where she previously redesigned and directed the early childhood and group piano program. She earned degrees in Music Education from the University of Delaware (M.M, B.M.) Both Krista and
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    58 分

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