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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers

Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants friendly, creative and accessible advice. I’m your host Nicola Cantan. My membership site, Vibrant Music Teaching, helps teachers all over the world to include more

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13:14

Lessons after breaks and studio names

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2024/10/07

Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this episode, we dive into two important topics: easing students back into lessons after a break and choosing the perfect name for your piano studio. Nicola shares tips on helping students transition smoothly after time off and offers advice for naming your music studio, whether you're staying local or planning to expand. Tune in for practical insights and fun ideas to keep your teaching vibrant!Find out more about membership at

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15:02

Paperless or paper planning and personal practice

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2024/09/30

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Cantan, tackles key challenges for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola explores two important questions: navigating printed versus digital lesson assignments for traveling teachers and finding time to practice as a busy teacher. Nicola offers practical advice for using hybrid assignment systems and balancing teaching with personal practice. She also shares details about the EPIC Clip Contest, encouraging teachers to submit videos of their

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12:50

Starts and stops and starting studios

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2024/09/23

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, offers proven, practical tips and strategies for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola answers listener questions about helping students overcome start-and-stop habits during playing and advice for starting a new music studio. She also shares exciting updates, including a new Vivid Practice Podcast, a practice survey, and details about an upcoming teacher retreat in Ireland. Nicola encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching

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10:43

Am I the right kind of teacher for my different students

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2024/09/16

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, explores how music teachers can adapt their teaching styles to fit different students and instruments. In this episode, Nicola responds to a question from Emily, a teacher of both piano and brass instruments, about whether her varied teaching approaches for each instrument are acceptable. Nicola delves into the idea of aligning expectations across instruments, considering factors like performance experience and student dynamics. Teachers

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13:37

How do I organise lessons at students' homes?

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2024/09/09

In this podcast episode, the host shares insights and practical advice for music teachers who conduct lessons at students' homes. They discuss the importance of charging a travel fee to account for time spent commuting, and offer tips on organizing materials efficiently using a folder system. The host also explores strategies for transitioning from home visits to studio-based lessons, including adjusting fees to encourage students to come to a dedicated teaching space. Whether you're a seasoned

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19:06

Public speaking, marketing and preschool students

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2024/09/02

Join Nicola Canton as she delves into building confidence in public speaking and offers insights into teaching young students effectively. This episode covers how to overcome the fear of speaking, the importance of practice, and the challenges of teaching preschoolers, with real questions from teachers like you. Tune in for practical tips and thoughtful discussions that can transform your teaching approach and boost your confidence. Don't forget to submit your own questions at

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22:27

Questions, podcasts and going from zero to studio

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2024/08/26

Join Nicola as she shares new resources, exciting announcements, and honest reflections on the teaching profession. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone. This week, discover new resources for piano teachers, learn about Nicola's upcoming podcast, Vivid Practice, and hear about her latest book, Zero to Studio. Tune in and elevate your teaching today!Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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24:49

Conference lowdown and general catchup

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2024/08/19

Join me for a general catchup after my summer of conferences and some thoughts for upcoming plans.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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25:33

Creative Repurposing and Recyling with Leila Viss

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2024/08/12

I'm delighted to be joined by Leila Viss today to talk about reusing and recycling objects for games in your studio.Leila Viss generates imaginative resources for her piano studio and website. She holds Composiums, which inspire pianists to nurture their creative voice through composition and arranging. Viss is known for her innovative pedagogy and engaging presentations and is Colorado's 2024 MTNA Foundation Fellow.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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40:25

Practice and Ownership with Nicole Douglas

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2024/08/05

Today we're joined by Nicole Douglas for a fascinating discussion about practice, motivation and ownership.Nicole Douglas teaches piano near Chicago, Illinois. She previously worked in business and marketing research, and now enjoys getting to combine her love for both by consulting for music ed tech companies. Nicole is passionate about teaching beginners, studying injury-preventive technique, and learning about the process of learning.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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29:17

Uncommon Sense Truths with Christina Whitlock

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2024/07/29

Today's guest is Christina Whitlock. We're going to be chatting about some fun hidden truths about the teaching life. Christina Whitlock, MM, NCTM, fancies herself a friend and philosopher to the piano teaching profession. Connecting primarily with audiences through the Beyond Measure Podcast, she enjoys supporting the piano teaching community in many ways. Check out ChristinaWhitlock.com for more details on her varied offerings.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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19:07

Crafting compositions with Jenny Walker

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2024/07/22

Jenny Walker is on the show today to share about her composing process.Born in Southampton, I now live in Lincolnshire where I have a successful teaching practice. I compose piano music and write songs and arrangements for my ladies; singing group. I play most genres; folk, jazz, big band key parts, popular music and classical.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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22:46

Developing a violin method with Crystal Boyak

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2024/07/15

Crystal Boyack is coming on the podcast today. We're discussing her creative method for violin students and what went into its development.Crystal Boyack is a leader in early childhood violin pedagogy and the best selling author of Wee Violin: Music for Young Violinists Preparatory to Twinkle.She currently teaches at the University of New Mexico’s String Lab School and runs a private studio teaching Suzuki Violin and Music Together in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.She loves spending her time

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38:45

Preparing Piano Teens for the Next Level with Kate Boyd

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2024/07/08

Kate Boyd is on the show today and we're chatting about preparing teens to progress to music majors.Kate Boyd is the head of the piano area at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She regularly performs throughout the US and abroad as a soloist and chamber musician. She has a YouTube channel called “The Piano Prof” where she shares instructional piano videos geared towards advanced piano students and their teachers.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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21:35

Community, Not Competition with Paul Myatt

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2024/07/01

Paul Myatt is joining me today to discuss the value of community and collaboration in the teaching world.Paul Myatt is a passionate piano teacher, author, composer, and workshop presenter. Paul co-founded the 30-year-old Forte Music School network with over 8,000 UK, USA, Canada, Australia and NZ students. Through Forte and Piano Teaching Success, Paul helps piano teachers engage and motivate their students by coaching them to use the Whole Body Learning approach, teaching success guides and backing

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24:24

Creative movement and ensemble recitals with Juliet...

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2024/06/24

Juliet Robinson is on the podcast today and we're chatting about bringing movement into every lesson and including ensembles in recitals.Trained as a classroom music specialist having gained a 1st Class Honours degree from Trinity College of music and a PGCE at Kingston Polytechnic. Spent over 30 years then teaching in the Midhurst area in the middle of the South Downs, first as an upper secondary teacher, then as an Intermediate school teacher gaining AST (Advanced Skills Teacher) status which gave

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31:55

Presenting Tips with Amy Chaplin

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2024/06/17

Amy Chaplin joins us on the show today to talk about conferences, proposals and presentations.Amy Chaplin is a piano teacher, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She loves supporting teachers on all things related to teaching, organization, productivity, and life on the Piano Pantry blog and podcast and through her digital organization coaching series and retreat. Her independent piano studio is located in Bluffton, Indiana.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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46:38

A week in the life

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2024/06/10

To celebrate the 300 episode milestone, I'm taking you on a journey through a week in my life. Hope you enjoy this different style of episode!Link to the August challenge: https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/8TF

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18:09

Questions for all teachers to ponder

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2024/06/03

Today I'm sharing some intriguing questions to get your brain juices flowing. Hope you enjoy these doodles for your noodle!Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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25:19

How to Get The Most Out of Piano Teaching Conferences

The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and... ·

2024/05/27

If you're going to be attending a workshop, conference or other training event soon, make sure you listen to these tips! They could save you time, money and stress.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

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