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Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons.

The Piano Parent Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things related to parenting a piano student. From practice tips to piano geography and musical terms, common studio policies to teacher and parent interviews, this is THE best resource to help you and your child make the most of piano lessons. Whether you are a knowledgeable musician or a complete novice, there is definitely something for you here.

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PPP 297: WWYD - Practice Time

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/06/27

This summer, I’m doing a special series called, “What would you do?” We’re taking a little break from the longer format episodes to focus on individual scenarios you might face as you and your piano kid navigate this musical journey. Just as your child has a set bedtime and you set the bathroom clock ahead 5 minutes to avoid being late, this summer series will give you ideas about how to handle potential obstacles in your piano studies.

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PPP 296: WWYD - Stopping Lessons

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/06/20

This summer, I’m doing a special series called, “What would you do?” We’re taking a little break from the longer format episodes to focus on individual scenarios you might face as you and your piano kid navigate this musical journey. Just as your child practices fire drills at school and you have a backup plan in case it rains on the day of their birthday party, this summer series will give you ideas about how to handle potential obstacles in your piano studies.

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44:46

PPP 295: Why should your piano kid get SMART with...

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/06/13

My teaching method of getting SMART with your music is a nice middle ground between being fully committed to the written score and trying to create music from scratch. In this episode, you will hear how other piano kids are getting SMART with their music.

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29:18

PPP 294: The Journey to Musical Mastery

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/06/06

A few days ago my friend and fellow piano teacher, Kristin Yost, posted a document from her music school. She called the document "Journey to Musical Mastery" and in it, she offers parents a basic guideline of expectations for each phase of learning to make music. With Kristin's permission, I am sharing the document with you today.

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32:13

PPP 293: Don't Confuse Basic with Easy

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/05/30

"...some of the most basic things are the most important to master, but most of us won't do it because it seems too simple." Vanessa Lau

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34:54

PPP 292: Three Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/05/23

The Circle of Fifths is a valuable tool for musicians. If you aren't familiar with it; however, it can look very overwhelming. On today's show, I will share three basic ways you can use the Circle of Fifths.

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17:00

PPP 291: Commencement: Congratulations, Graduates!!

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/05/16

I am loving the word commencement this year. The graduation ceremony may mark the end of a season - a finish line, but commencement marks the beginning of a new and exciting adventure.

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19:47

PPP290: Ten Teacher Gift Ideas for Summer (or...

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/05/09

With the end of another school year just around the corner, you may be thinking of a way to let your teacher know how much you appreciate the knowledge and relationship they share with your piano kid. On today's show, you will hear what kinds of gifts piano teachers enjoy receiving.

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24:05

PPP 289: Mindset is More Important Than Strategy

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/05/02

Henry Ford said it best, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way, you're right." Learn why mindset is so much more important than strategy on today's show.

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42:06

PPP 288: The Advantage of Listening

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/04/25

Listening is just as important as reading or touching the piano keys. Episode 288 of the Piano Parent Podcast gives you hands-on (or should I say ears-on) experience of actively listening to music.

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55:50

PPP287: Teacher Chat - Summer Piano Lessons

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/04/18

Are you planning to continue piano lessons over the summer? Is your teacher planning to take a break for the summer? Today's episode includes three different perspectives on summer piano lessons. Give it a listen as you decide what is best for your piano kid.

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21:01

PPP 286: Musical Mystery Opus 3, No. 4 "One HIt Wonder"

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/04/11

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before – one hit wonder. A band produces a song that is so popular you would think it’s just one of many hits they must have had. As it turns out, that song was their one and only hit. They became a one hit wonder. Today, I’ll tell you the story of another one hit wonder. I promise you’ve heard of the hit, now you get to learn about the artist.

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35:16

PPP 285: Three Students, Three Strategies

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/04/04

Today, I will share three snapshots of students who have started lessons within the last year. Each student has her own unique strengths and weaknesses. While I am the same teacher for all of them, the way they receive and process information is vastly different. I am enjoying learning from all of them.

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PPP 284: Piano Day 2022

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/03/28

March 29 is the 88th day of the year. Happy Piano Day!! I have a few ideas of how you can celebrate this special occasion with your piano kid. Find out on today's episode.

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32:19

PPP 283 Spring Fever

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/03/21

Sometimes in the spring, I start getting a feeling of overwhelm and wish I didn't have all the responsibilities that I have. Do you feel that way? Do you ever get Spring Fever? I wonder if your piano kid feels the same way. Let's talk about Spring Fever and how to overcome it on today's show...

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36:33

PPP282: Relative Pitch

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/03/14

You may have heard about perfect pitch and learned that if you don't have it, there is a small likelihood that you will develop it at this stage in your life. Fortunately, you can develop your relative pitch at any time. The sooner you can help your piano kid hone their skill of listening and hearing relative pitch, the better. Learn how in this week's episode.

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PPP281: Setting up your space for online piano...

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/03/07

Stephen Hughes, NCTM is a professional pianist, online piano teaching specialist, and music technology trainer. His online teaching studio, Virtual Piano Studio, is a growing community of students & music teachers of all ages and skill levels, who take private instruction via Live Online Lessons. He teaches students in the U.S., China, UK, & Australia. Stephen was teaching online long before it became a necessity in 2020. Today, he shares how parents can help their piano kids set up their home

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41:40

PPP280: Ten Subtle Musical Milestones

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/02/28

Sometimes it's hard to notice improvements in your piano kid's skill and musicality. Today's episode gives you ten small things to look for to know your child is growing as a musician. Look for these signs to reassure yourself of the investment you're making for your child. Use them as a source of encouragement for them.

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PPP279: An "Original" ELVIS Impersonator

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/02/21

Recently, my husband and I took his parents to a concert. Though I was glad to spend time with them, I was not looking forward to seeing another Elvis Presley impersonator. What I experienced at the concert was something completely unexpected so I thought I'd share it with you on today's show.

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29:17

PPP278: Training Elephants - Learned Helplessness or...

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and... ·

2022/02/14

I heard a new term the other day, "Learned Helplessness". According to Psychology Today, "Learned helplessness occurs when an individual continuously faces a negative, uncontrollable situation and stops trying to change their circumstances, even when they have the ability to do so. For example, a smoker may repeatedly try and fail to quit. He may grow frustrated and come to believe that nothing he does will help, and therefore he stops trying altogether. The perception that one cannot control the

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