# music teaching (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover music teaching. Page: Feed: --- ## [YouTube piano students - how not to lose your patience](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-08-17 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ More and more piano teachers are meeting students who learn their favourite songs from YouTube and TikTok tutorials. Instead of seeing these students as a problem to fix, what if we recognised the enthusiasm, persistence, and musical curiosity they're already showing? In this episode, we explore how to support tutorial-driven learners without banning YouTube, how to gradually build technique and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/becc0052-2a4c-46b1-9fb6-39539424aa93.mp3) ## [097 - 24 Ways to Use Piano Safari Sight-Reading Cards in Your Teaching](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/097) _2026-07-22 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ I started using Piano Safari in my studio five years ago. There are a lot of things I like about the curriculum and pedagogical approach, but one of my favorite resources is their correlated sight-reading cards. Piano Safari has three levels of sight-reading cards available, corresponding with the three levels of their method book series. Each pack includes 80-98 unique cards (depending on the… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/6a5a3c8d40cbd31eeb03a41d/1786046638649/Ep.+097+-+24+Ways+to+Use+Piano+Safari+Sight-Reading+Cards+in+Your+Teaching.mp3) ## [096 - How I Use Assessment in My Studio](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/096) _2026-06-17 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ Assessment is a process of measuring, evaluating, and documenting learning. Measuring a student’s progress in the studio provides an opportunity for reflection, evaluation, and deeper understanding as we consider with our students what they know and can explain or demonstrate. This informs our teaching, curriculum planning, and repertoire choices. In turn, it also helps students develop a diverse… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/6a2c222a72ec377057011680/1784224577393/Ep.+096+-+How+I+Use+Assessment+in+My+Studio.mp3) ## [How to write piano student progress reports](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-06-15 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ In this episode, discover how to create meaningful student progress reports that keep parents informed, reassured, and engaged in their child’s musical journey. Learn the simple reporting structure used in a successful piano studio, including categories like practice, reading, technique, theory, and ear training, plus how to set measurable musical goals each semester. Whether you already send… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d64f9cda-cade-4d2c-b4b1-d32907a3494e.mp3) ## [Beginner Ear Training (the steps most teachers miss)](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-06-08 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ Teachers often struggle with intermediate ear training because key beginner foundations are missing. In this episode, discover the essential building blocks every music student needs first — from understanding pitch opposites and pitch matching to echoes, rote pieces, and solfa work. Learn practical exercises and teaching strategies that strengthen a student’s ear, aural memory, and musical… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dd06ac2a-67f6-434f-ad7c-9c65288382fe.mp3) ## [Piece pointers for The Wind by Chee Hwa Tan](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-06-01 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ In this episode, we explore The Wind by Chee Hua Tan, a beautiful early intermediate piano piece featured in the Grade 1 Favorites Piece Pointers course inside Vibrant Music Teaching . Discover practical teaching ideas for developing expression, musical storytelling, improvisation, pedal work, phrasing, and technique with beginner pianists. Whether you teach exam students or not, this episode is… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b20239f8-8668-4a21-8d40-aeeac0972a3f.mp3) ## [Stop Overthinking Your Piano Teaching](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-05-25 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ Feeling overwhelmed as a music teacher? In this episode, we talk about how to stop overthinking your teaching and your business, recognise the signs of anxiety and self-doubt, and refocus on what really matters: your students. Learn practical ways to spot stress patterns, find a genuinely supportive teaching community, and build confidence in the work you’re already doing well. A reassuring,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/51e6f04e-3cee-46e2-a288-9159cb869daf.mp3) ## [5 piano sight reading resources compared](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-05-18 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ In this episode, we explore five effective sight-reading resources for piano teachers—plus a couple of bonus strategies that may be even more impactful. From structured card systems and method-based books to leveled programs with backing tracks, each option offers a different approach to building reading fluency. We also look at exam-style materials and when to use more challenging series for… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/457f4bb0-08c2-4067-ae09-890bb8ae07e3.mp3) ## [095 - Schubert vs. Richter: A Studio Class Listening Project](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/095) _2026-05-13 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ In a recent class with three intermediate students (8th-11th grade), we compared the music of Franz Schubert and Max Richter. Schubert was a prolific Austrian composer, writing at the end of the Classical period and the beginning of the Romantic period. During his brief life, he wrote over 1,500 works. He was known for his storytelling abilities: long, singing lines, dramatic mood swings, an… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/6a01ee06ca48de20f7f91d9d/1781190165664/Ep.+095+-+Schubert+vs.+Richter+-+A+Studio+Class+Listening+Project.mp3) ## [Reading troubles, technique and twins](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-05-11 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ An inside look at real questions from piano teachers—covering slow reading progress, building strong technique without formal training, and handling tricky situations like teaching siblings or twins. Discover practical strategies to add variety to lessons, strengthen foundational skills, and boost both student confidence and teacher clarity. Find out more about membership at… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6ca2f031-fb42-4700-8e85-dfab70808389.mp3) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/m0vSrnYfnlIe) _2026-05-11 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Learning to Bite Your Tongue and Hold Your Paint](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-05-03 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ In this episode of The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast , Nicola Cantan explores the art of “biting your tongue” as a teacher. Using a powerful analogy from oil painting, she unpacks why timing matters when giving feedback—and how focusing on the right “layer” of learning can transform your students’ progress. A thoughtful reminder to prioritise what matters most, this episode will help you avoid… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e17e9b40-a77e-4fd3-84e0-43ccf70f8195.mp3) ## [Superpowered Practice](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-04-27 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ In this episode of The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast , Nicola Cantan shares an engaging excerpt from her new book SUPERPOWERED Practice —a fun, story-driven guide designed to help young students understand how to practice effectively. Through the story of Charlie’s first piano lessons, Nicola explores a powerful idea: practice is supposed to feel challenging. Perfect for teachers, parents, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22890fad-5e7c-4fc6-aa52-8e6690b85a03.mp3) ## [11 Laws of Piano Practice](https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/vibrant-music-teaching-podcast-episodes/) _2026-04-20 · The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers_ What if kids actually understood how to practice? In this episode, we explore the 11 powerful “laws of practice” behind Superpowered Practice —from why practice should feel challenging to how repetition, curiosity, and mindset shape real progress. A must-listen for teachers and parents who want to help students build smarter habits, stronger skills, and a healthier relationship with learning. Find… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b2461294-edb4-4742-98e2-428d1ba32b7e.mp3) ## [094 - The Curious Mind of Pianist Josef Hofmann](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/094) _2026-04-15 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ What does it look like to be a musician who is also an inventor—someone whose curiosity about how things work shapes the way he approaches his instrument? Pianist Josef Hofmann spent his entire career exploring that, and his story is worth knowing. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Hofmann's birth. He was a Polish-American pianist, born in 1876, and considered by many—including Sergei… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/69de908c88a8f410745508d1/1778510406475/Ep.+094+-+The+Curious+Mind+of+Pianist+Josef+Hofmann.mp3) ## [093 - What We're Doing for Informances This Year](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/093) _2026-03-18 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ March in my studio means one thing: informance season. We spend 10 to 12 weeks getting ready—learning and analyzing music, practicing demonstrations, preparing to talk to the audience. And this year, I knew from the start that the theme was going to require a little more planning than usual. If you’re new around here, I define a musical informance as an informal, informational performance that… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/69b190484d5dc23e2a15a56a/1776178350426/Ep.+093+-+What+We_re+Doing+for+Informances+This+Year.mp3) ## [092 - Beauty, Artistry, and Intention (A Tribute to Marvin Blickenstaff)](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/092) _2026-02-11 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ At the end of January, we lost a wonderful musician, teacher, and pedagogue, Marvin Blickenstaff. You’ve probably heard me talk about Marvin on the podcast before—he had a profound impact on my teaching. With a career spanning over six decades, Marvin dedicated himself to serving piano students and teachers worldwide. He valued deep emotional expression at the keyboard and a human connection… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/698a063b9eae646dc872d83a/1773158357806/Ep.+092+-+Beauty%2C+Artistry%2C+and+Intention+%28A+Tribute+to+Marvin+Blickenstaff%29.mp3) ## [091 - Seven Black Composers in the Piano Teaching Repertoire](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/091) _2026-01-14 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ February is Black History Month—a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans. As a music teacher, this prompts me to pause and evaluate what I’m teaching, but also why. I ask questions like: How much diversity is present in my students’ method books and repertoire? Which pieces should we skip due to their complicated history? How can I make more thoughtful, informed choices… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/696151f54c7a8b2e09c467ed/1770306725413/Ep.+091+-+Seven+Black+Composers+in+the+Piano+Teaching+Repertoire.mp3) ## [090 - Nine Supplemental Books for Elementary and Early Intermediate Piano Students](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/090) _2025-12-17 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ It’s my last week of teaching for the year, and I've been reflecting on the supplemental books that have been most successful with my elementary and early intermediate students this year. The new year can be a great time to start fresh: with new repertoire, new technical routines, or new creative challenges for our students. As we prepare for the Spring semester and look forward to lessons… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/693c47750bfd75560ec44049/1767889336962/090+-+Nine+Supplemental+Books+for+Elementary+and+Early+Intermediate+Piano+Students.mp3) ## [089 - The Science of Practicing: What I’m Learning from Molly Gebrian's Book](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/089) _2025-11-05 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ One of the things I love about teaching is that we can draw on many disciplines to make our work better—art, psychology, learning theories, and even neuroscience. Recently, I’ve been reading about what brain research can tell us about practicing and how we learn, and it’s fascinating. Welcome back to our 2-part series on practicing. In part 1, we talked about the art of practicing. I shared what… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/690a0e62d651c2135e49f1d4/1765557260116/089+-+The+Science+of+Practicing.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kw6ZzR5yg9GW) _2025-11-05 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [088 - The Art of Practicing: What I’m Learning from Madeline Bruser’s Book](https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/088) _2025-10-08 · Ashley Danyew · Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning_ This fall, I read two books about practicing: The first is Madeline Bruser’s, The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart . The second is Molly Gebrian’s 2024 release, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing . Art and science. Because practicing requires both. This is part 1 of a 2-part series about practicing and what I’m learning and… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585c710603596e2c47dad93e/t/68dc00527fa18813c2b4f666/1759248489329/088+-+The+Art+of+Practicing.mp3)