Tired of New Year's resolutions that fizzle out by February? In this episode of the Pedagogy Podcast, Jacqueline Beckoff introduces "Yearly Themes," a powerful concept borrowed from YouTuber CGP Grey, that can revolutionize the way you and your music students approach growth. Discover how to ditch the pressure of resolutions and embrace a year-long journey of focused improvement, both in your musical skills and your teaching practice.

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On this episode we're diving deep into the crucial topic of practice - an essential aspect of musicianship that many teachers struggle to teach effectively. We'll explore seven key principles of practice and some practical methods to implement them. Show notes can be found on the Defined Music Teacher Blog

In this episode of the Piano Pedagogy Podcast, Jacqueline delves into the teachings of Richard Chronister, focusing on his eight principles and fallacies in piano pedagogy. Discover how to enhance your teaching methods by understanding common misconceptions and adopting effective strategies that foster deeper understanding and intrinsic motivation in your students. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will transform your approach to piano education.

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In this episode of the Piano Pedagogy Podcast, Jacqueline and Arianne sit down with Marie Lee to explore innovative strategies for student retention and the benefits of group piano teaching. Marie shares her experiences with using technology, hiring student assistants, and engaging piano parents through crash courses. Tune in to discover practical tips and inspiring ideas to enhance your music studio's community and success.

Show notes for this episode can be found at the Defined Music Teacher Blog

Join Jacqueline Beckoff and Arianne Lakra as they explore the world of articulations in piano playing. From introducing articulations to young students to handling advanced techniques and overcoming challenges, this episode offers practical insights and personal stories to help music educators refine their teaching methods. You can find show notes for this episode at the ⁠Defined Music Teacher Blog⁠.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Arianne discuss teaching rhythm to students. They touch on Jacqueline's approach to counting which discourages subdivision in favor of big beats as well as more traditional approaches. In addition, the hosts discuss polyrhythms at length, with a surprising discovery about Carol of the Bells.

You can find show notes for this episode at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Defined Music Teacher Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Arianne discuss teaching the complex subject of staff reading to piano students of all ages. You can find show notes for this episode at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Defined Music Teacher Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Arianne discuss teaching dynamics to piano students of all ages. You can find show notes for this episode at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Defined Music Teacher Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.