The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
The FourForty Podcast is where musicians and music teachers share their journeys as educators, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders. Each conversation explores the real work of building a meaningful career in music... and the impact it makes beyond the studio.
The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
Magic in the Small Moments: Teaching, Leadership & Balance with Kevin Chance
How do you stay joyful and grounded when you’re teaching, performing, and leading at a high level?
In this episode, Eric talks with Kevin Chance, President of MTNA and Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Alabama about presence, purpose, and the realities of a life in music.
Kevin shares stories from his recent sabbatical in Chile, his upbringing in Alabama, and the mentors who shaped him. He shares wisdom and insights about performance anxiety, burnout, boundaries, and why he identifies first and foremost as a teacher.
You’ll walk away with fresh perspective on practice, performance, and what it really means to make a difference in your students’ lives every day.
Learn more about Kevin's work here.
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