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TopMusic Piano Podcast

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  • The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.
    2023
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  • 020: Creating Community Among Teachers with Jaclyn Mrozek

    020: Creating Community Among Teachers with Jaclyn Mrozek
    Jun 7 2024
    Our guest today, Jaclyn Mrozek, owner of Piano Kats in Cincinnati, Ohio, shares her remarkable journey of transforming her studio and building a thriving community of piano teachers. With a solid background in project management, Jaclyn has honed her skills in organizing and facilitating masterminds and peer advisory councils, specifically tailored for piano educators. In this episode, we delve into Jaclyn's insights on the importance of teacher connections, her active involvement in local and online communities, and her innovative approach to running masterminds. Join us as we explore how Jaclyn's passion for collaboration and her dedication to the piano teaching community have created a supportive and enriching environment for educators everywhere.
    • Jaclyn shared a brief overview of her teaching background.
    • The importance of teacher connections.
    • She shares her personal journey from being a painfully shy student to actively engaging in teacher communities.
    • Rachel shared her experience on how she met Jaclyn at a conference, emphasizing how reaching out to others can lead to meaningful connections.
    • The benefits of participating in online events and groups.
    • The role of podcasts and social media in connecting teachers and sharing diverse teaching methods and experiences.
    • Both Rachel and Jaclyn encourage teachers to overcome their hesitations and reach out to fellow educators for support and collaboration.
    • How she started on Instagram and created masterminds.
    • Jaclyn's future plans on facilitating more masterminds in the future with a structured format to maximize participant benefit.
    • Advice for starting masterminds.
    • Her future activities and personal focus.

    Guest Links Mentioned
    • Jaclyn Mrozek Website
    • Jaclyn Mrozek Instagram Page: @pianokatsmastermind

    Today’s Guest Jaclyn Mrozek owns and teaches in her home studio, Piano Kats in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she teaches both individual and group piano lessons. She's learned how to make her studio run smoothly, giving credit to her education background in project management. Jaclyn stays active in different clubs and groups, online and offline, where she enjoys helping other teachers connect and learn what works best for their own piano studios. As a certified facilitator of masterminds, Jaclyn also takes pleasure in organizing peer advisory councils and masterminds specifically tailored for piano teachers. She believes in the power of collaboration and enjoys sharing her own experiences while learning from others, both online and in person. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.

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    41 mins
  • 019: Integrated Piano Teaching with Dr. May Tsao-Lim

    019: Integrated Piano Teaching with Dr. May Tsao-Lim
    May 31 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the world of integrated piano teaching with Dr. May Tsao-Lim, a distinguished Professor of Piano at Henderson State University. With nearly four decades of experience teaching students of all ages, Dr. Lim brings a wealth of knowledge in piano pedagogy, adaptive teaching, and efficient practicing. Join us as we explore Dr. Lim's philosophy of fostering independent learners through a comprehensive approach that intertwines theory, aural skills, and practical application. From discussing concept-based and repertoire-based teaching strategies to providing hands-on examples and advice, this episode offers invaluable insights for piano teachers aiming to enhance their instructional methods and student engagement.
    • Dr. May Lim shares a brief overview of her background and her extensive teaching experience.
    • She explains integrated piano teaching as correlating theory and aural skills with piano lessons.
    • The two approaches of integrated piano teaching: concept-based and repertoire-based teaching.
    • Examples and activities of concept-based teaching.
    • Incorporating composition projects and how this test students' understanding of concepts and skills.
    • The importance of active learning through writing and creating music, enhancing overall musical understanding.
    • Some examples of the repertoire-based approach.
    • May highlights some key concepts to reinforce.
    • She demonstrates how to integrate theory, technique, and improvisation into teaching.
    • Teaching tips for teachers to develop their own techniques to expand their teaching repertoire.
    • Advice for teachers feeling overwhelmed by the repertoire-based approach.

    Links Mentioned
    • MusicTheory.net
    • TMPP Episode 17: 17: 3 Steps to Teaching an Integrated Music Teaching

    Today’s Guest May Tsao-Lim, Professor of Piano at Henderson State University in Arkansas, coordinates the group piano curriculum as well as teaches applied piano and piano pedagogy. Prior to joining Henderson State University, Dr. Lim taught at Iowa State University and University College Sedaya International in Malaysia.) Besides college-level instruction, she has taught students of all ages for almost 40 years. Her primary pedagogical foci include integrated teaching, adaptive teaching, effective learning, and efficient practicing. As an active chamber pianist, Dr. Lim often collaborates with faculty, guest artists, and principal members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Lim earned her B.M. in Piano Performance with highest honors and two Master’s degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.

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    51 mins
  • 018: Creating Content that Converts with Ashlee Young

    018: Creating Content that Converts with Ashlee Young
    May 24 2024
    In this episode, we welcome Ashlee Young, a talented pianist and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others practice and conduct business smarter, not harder. Ashlee shares her journey from classical piano performance to establishing her own online teaching business and YouTube channel. She discusses the importance of consistent and intentional content creation, setting long-term goals, and effectively using call-to-actions to engage and build a community. Ashlee also provides insights on balancing personal and business content, the power of authenticity, and strategies for success on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Join us as we dive into Ashlee's valuable advice for teachers and service-based entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and connect with their audiences.
    • Ashlee shares a brief overview of her background and her piano teaching business.
    • How she shifted to online teaching during the pandemic and ultimately ceasing in 2023 to focus on her online business.
    • Content creation as a modern storefront for businesses.
    • Setting long-term goals to guide current actions that should align on your business' vision and lifestyle.
    • Advice for teachers in creating effective content with authenticity, patience and consistency.
    • Value of understanding personal beliefs and goals in content creation for effective engagement.
    • Common mistakes in digital content creation.
    • The importance of call to actions (CTAs) in every post.
    • Ashlee shares the different platforms that she uses and some strategies that she implements.
    • Instagram success tips from Ashlee.
    • What are hooks in content and why is this crucial.
    • Her personal strategies and upcoming plans.

    Guest Links Mentioned
    • Ashlee Young Website
    • Ashlee Young Instagram: @ashleeyoungmusicstudio
    • Ashlee Young YouTube: Ashlee Young Piano Studio

    Today's Guest Ashlee Young is a pianist and entrepreneur that is all about practicing and doing business smarter, not harder. She educates adult piano players about effective and efficient piano practice through her YouTube channel as well as courses and her program, Casual to Confident Piano Player, and works with service based entrepreneurs to help them scale and streamline their businesses through her podcast and private coaching. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.

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