Dynamic Piano Teaching
This podcast is for the piano teacher who wants to go beyond the method book. We will dive into games, printables, products, and ideas for bringing fun and creativity into your piano studio. If you are looking for dynamic ways to enhance your piano studio, you've come to the right place!
Episodes
34 episodes
Celebrate with Me!
In today's episode, Rachel is celebrating the one year anniversary of her podcasting journey! She shares a recap of the past year since The Dynamic Piano Teaching Podcast launch and talks about some exciting things that are on the horizon. Don'...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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9:21
Wild Accompanying Tales + Invitation
In this short episode, Rachel shares some of her wildest accompanying experiences and invites you to her upcoming FREE LIVE Masterclass. Choose your date and sign up for the Masterclass at the links below.FREE LIVE Masterclass hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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6:33
Creative Ways to Increase Your Summer Income with Amy Elmore
On today's episode, Rachel is joined by Amy Elmore to discuss two ways that piano teachers can increase their summer income that you might not have thought of. Rachel and Amy are each creating digital courses for piano teachers who want to incr...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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43:13
Dynamic Accompanying
In today's episode, Rachel announces the online course that she is creating to help piano teachers who want to improve their accompanying skills and teach their students how to collaborate effectively. Rachel shares what it was like working as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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15:57
To a New Year: Happy 2024
On this solo episode, Rachel shares about her busy December and about what is new and exciting for 2024. She announces the new podcast that she will be hosting and gives a behind the scenes look at how it all came about. Resources me...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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11:38
Things that Bring Me Joy
In today's episode, Rachel looks back over the past months and reflects on the things that have brought her joy. From podcast guests to ideas that she is trying to live by, you are bound to find something on the list that will inspire you now a...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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13:15
Tim Topham on No Book Beginners
On today's episode, Tim Topham shares about his newly released book No Book Beginners. Tim gives easily implemented tips for teachers who are nervous about teaching beginning piano students without a method book. He also provides ideas...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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42:21
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Jaclyn Mrozek on Group Piano Teaching
In today's episode, Jaci Mrozek shares her journey to becoming a piano teacher and her experiences with teaching group lessons. She gives insight into what it's like to start a group program and some of the pitfalls of which teachers should be ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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42:21
Amy Elmore on Getting Unstuck
Today, Amy Elmore shares advice for piano teachers who want to move forward in their businesses. Amy describes the transformation that she experienced while working with a coach and we discuss ways that teachers can create a profitable business...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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44:26
Rachel Ehring on the Effectiveness of Stories in Piano Lessons
In today's solo episode, Rachel shares how she uses stories to teach beginning improvisation and early piano concepts in her teaching studio. She also has an exclusive Free Resource for listeners. Resources mentioned in this episode:...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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9:53
Elizabeth Swift Shares Her Christmas Compositions
In today's episode, Elizabeth Swift shares about her journey to becoming a composer. Not only does she talk about some of her favorite compositions, but she plays several of them so that listeners can get a taste of the many supplemental pieces...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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49:02
Sharon Regier on Feeding a Hungry Family after Teaching All Day
Today's special guest is my sister Sharon. Sharon is a teacher and school administrator as well as a mom and farm wife. She shares some of her best meal prep hacks and tips for menu planning and getting dinner on the table after a long day of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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45:59
Jodie Carter on Piano Box
In today's episode, Jodie Carter shares about the unique, handmade teaching tools, gifts, and games of Piano Box. Jodie and her piano teacher mom work together to design and create beautiful resources for piano teachers that are as practical as...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:22
Dr. Melody Payne on Making the Holidays Fun in Your Piano Studio
Today I'm joined by Dr. Melody Payne to talk about her wealth of resources available to piano teachers. Melody shares some of her favorite holiday games while sprinkling in pedagogical gold nuggets throughout the entire episode. Conn...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:58
Abigail Proffitt on Holiday Games and Resources
Abigail Proffitt joins me today to talk about the many resources and printables she has created including spooky Halloween games and other holiday resources. Abigail shares some of her favorites and talks about her love for beginners and the in...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:50
Ruth Alberici on My Music Resource
In today's episode, Ruth Alberici joins us to share the resource website she has created called My Music Resource. Ruth is a creator of resources as well as the curator of the website where music teachers can find beautiful resources for all le...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:37
Bonus Episode: Piano Detectives Club BTS
In today's special bonus episode, Rachel shares a behind the scenes look at her first few weeks teaching the Piano Detectives Club curriculum to her group piano class. If you teach group classes or have ever considered doing so, you don't want ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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13:15
Janet Hart on Piano Detectives Club
On today's episode, Janet Hart shares about her group piano curriculum Piano Detectives Club. She talks about the inspiration behind the curriculum, what makes it unique, and how teachers can include her many resources in their teaching. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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36:06
Courtney Woodward on the Family Dynamics Book Series
In today's episode, author Courtney Woodward shares about her new book Family Dynamics: Rhythmic Memory. Courtney talks about her journey to becoming a children's music book author and how her Family Dynamics books are enhancing music education...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:37
Holly Hornyan on Piano in 5 (Parent Resource)
In today's episode, Holly Hornyan shares her Piano in Five resource for parents struggling to help their child practice piano. Holly gives simple tips for parents and teachers about communication, routines, and making piano practice fun.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:04
Intermission
A brief announcement from the Dynamic Piano Teaching podcast and what Rachel is up to the rest of the summer.Start your free trial of Fons.com here:Fons.c...
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2:37
Judy Naillon on her Composer Book Series
In today's episode, Judy Naillon (aka Violin Judy) shares about her Composer Books as well as her many other resources for teachers. Judy has a wealth of knowledge and experience and she knows exactly what music teachers need to be effective wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:31
Christina Whitlock on Supplemental Repertoire
In today's episode, Christina Whitlock, host of the Beyond Measure Podcast, takes us on a deep dive into supplemental repertoire. Christina brings her incredible knowledge and presents it in a way that is easily accessible for any teacher. Whet...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:58
Megan Schraer on Cultivating a Creative Studio Environment
Does your studio have a vibe? Megan's does. On today's episode, Megan Schraer shares with us how she brings warmth, encouragement, and creativity into her studio. She has some great resources for summer that she tells us about and I know you wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:30
Jessica Homewood on Starting Your Piano Teaching Studio
In this episode, Jessica Homewood shares about her "No Printout Playbook" as well as her free resources for both new and seasoned piano teachers. She talks about balancing being a busy mom, teacher, and entrepreneur and gives listeners some of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:53
