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.

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons. is a kids podcast hosted by Shelly Davis, with 396 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shelly Davis hosts Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons., a kids show with 396 episodes published.

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  PPP382: Rowina Sidler and Noteology: A New Way to Learn to Read Music

  Aug 31, 202647 min

  Rowena Sidler grew up playing piano entirely by ear—and quit traditional lessons after only ten weeks because reading music was so frustrating. Years later, her background in education, computer science, and memory techniques inspired her to create Noteology , an app designed to make note reading more memorable and intuitive. Rowena and Shelly talk about memory palaces, intervallic reading, quirky characters (including a winged camel!), helping parents learn alongside their piano kids, and the ultimate goal: raising lifelong music makers. Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/382

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

  PPP380: Ten Life Rules from Robert Schumann

  Apr 20, 202628 min

  Episode 380 continues the Piano Parent Podcast tradition of celebrating every "zero" episode with a list of 10 things. This time, Shelly shares 10 Life Rules for Young Musicians from Robert Schumann. These simple but powerful ideas encourage piano students and parents to keep learning, stay humble, care for their instruments, sing more, work well with others, and focus on musical expression instead of just technical skill. Shelly reflects on how these rules connect to piano lessons, recital preparation, and ensemble playing. The episode ends with Schumann's beautiful reminder that being musical means music lives in your heart and mind—not just in your fingers. Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/380

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

  PPP 379: Learn how this mom helped her son rewrite his internal script, with piano parent, Kristen Pennington

  Apr 6, 202646 min

  Even though this is the Piano Parent Podcast, Shelly realizes she hasn't featured nearly enough actual piano parents on the show! In this episode, Shelly talks with Kristen Pennington, a homeschool mom and parent of one of Shelly's piano students. Kristen shares the challenges and victories of helping her son Barrett learn piano—especially when frustration and negative self-talk begin to creep in. Together they discuss: How to recognize when a child is discouraged Why attitude matters more than perfect performance A simple "good attitude chart" that helped Barrett push through frustration The importance of praising effort instead of perfection How piano lessons build confidence, resilience, and life skills far beyond the keyboard If your child has ever said, "I can't do this," this episode will give you encouragement and practical ideas to help them keep going. "Don't cry. Just try." Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/379

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  PPP 378: Rediscovering the Music of Florence Price, with Dr. Michael Clark

  Mar 23, 202639 min

  In this episode, Dr. Michael Clark joins me to share the fascinating story of composer Florence Price and the rediscovery of her music. We also talk about supporting young pianists, meaningful practice habits, and why exploring a wider range of composers can enrich your child's musical journey. Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/378

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  PPP 377: Three Memorization Strategies for Piano Kids

  Mar 9, 202631 min

  Preparing for a spring piano recital? Memorizing music can feel overwhelming for many students— but it doesn't have to be! In this episode of the Piano Parent Podcast, Shelly shares three fun and effective strategies she uses in her studio to help piano kids memorize music with confidence. You'll learn how to help your child: Identify patterns in their music Practice starting in different places Use games to make repetition fun These simple techniques can help students feel more prepared for recitals, auditions, and performances. Whether your piano kid needs to memorize a recital piece or just wants to keep favorite songs ready to play, these strategies will make practice smarter and more enjoyable.

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