Piano Pedagogy Podcast

Dive into topics related to piano pedagogy, piano teaching, and the ins and outs of running a piano teaching business.

Piano Pedagogy Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Defined Music Teacher, with 21 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.

Defined Music Teacher hosts Piano Pedagogy Podcast, a education show with 21 episodes published.

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  Fix Your Piano Students' Posture & Prevent Pain with Body Mapping

  Apr 2, 202541 minS0

  <p>Stop playing through pain! Learn the essentials of Body Mapping with pianist and performance science major Cana Kashima. This episode explores how understanding your true anatomy – from head/spine balance to sit bones and arm structure – can prevent injury and improve your playing. Discover practical tips like the "pumpkin on a stick" analogy and why pain is a signal to stop.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗 Links:</p><p>* What Every Musician Needs to Know (Book): https://amzn.to/4i01Z2e</p><p>* Cana's Website: https://canakashima.com</p><p>* Show Notes: https://definedmusicteacher.com/articles/episode21_bodymapping.html</p

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  Episode #20

  Teaching Staff Notation with Sound Shapes

  Mar 5, 202553 minS0

  <p>Make music learning tangible with Sound Shapes! In this episode, Jacqueline Beckoff dives deep with Luisa Matthynssens, founder of Cadenza Studios and creator of Sound Shapes – revolutionary, magnetic, 3D-printed musical symbols.We explore how these innovative tools bridge the gap between abstract musical notation and the physical act of playing, making concepts like the staff, rhythm, and chords easier to grasp for students of all ages and levels. Louisa shares practical tips and real-world examples from her teaching experience, demonstrating how Sound Shapes can be used for everything from basic note reading to advanced chord inversions and composition.Discover ho...

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  Episode #19

  The Power of Representation: Fanny Hensel & the Musical Canon

  Feb 5, 20251h 29mS0

  <p>On this episode of the Piano Pedagogy Podcast, Jacqueline Beckoff chats with Molly McCann, founder of HenselPushers, about the remarkable Fanny Hensel. They discuss Hensel's captivating compositions, including "Das Jahr," and explore the challenges she faced as a woman composer in the 19th century. Learn about Hensel Pushers' mission to make her music accessible and the importance of including diverse voices in the classical music canon. Visit henselpushers.org to explore Fanny Hensel's music!</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can find show notes for this episode on the Defined Music Teacher Blog</p>

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  Episode #18

  Yearly Practice Themes

  Jan 1, 202535 minS0

  <p>Tired of New Year's resolutions that fizzle out by February? In this episode of the Pedagogy Podcast, Jacqueline Beckoff introduces "Yearly Themes," a powerful concept borrowed from YouTuber CGP Grey, that can revolutionize the way you and your music students approach growth. Discover how to ditch the pressure of resolutions and embrace a year-long journey of focused improvement, both in your musical skills and your teaching practice.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out the show notes on the Defined Music Teacher Blog.</p> <p><br /></p>

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  Episode #17

  Teaching Effective Practice

  Aug 30, 20241h 10mS0

  <p> On this episode we're diving deep into the crucial topic of practice - an essential aspect of musicianship that many teachers struggle to teach effectively. We'll explore seven key principles of practice and some practical methods to implement them. Show notes can be found on the Defined Music Teacher Blog </p>

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