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5 Day Piano Pivot: Prelaunch Day

by Nicola Cantan

5 Day Piano Pivot Prelaunch Day: Blue Sky Brainstorm Welcome to “day 0” of your 5 Day Piano Pivot! On this bonus preparation day, we’re zooming out and taking a look at the big picture before we hone in on specific goals over the next 5 days. Please note: These videos were originally recorded in December ... 5 Day Piano Pivot: Prelaunch Day

08/23/2018 Read more

Handouts

by Tim Topham

Thanks for attending one of my recent conference/workshop presentations. Please find your workshop link below with further information. Remember, the best way to get the value from what you’ve learnt today is to set goals to implement the ideas into your teaching ASAP.  Try to decide what you’re trying to achieve in your teaching and ... Handouts

06/14/2018 Read more

Workshops and Events

by Tim Topham

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TODAY?   WORKSHOP HANDOUTS Click here for workshop downloads, handouts and slides.   ONLINE WEBINARS Click here for a list of our free online training webinars.   LIVE EVENT CALENDAR Click here for a full calendar of our course and training events.

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5 Day Piano Pivot

by Tim Topham

5 Days to Plan Your 2018 Studio Revolution Feel like your teaching could do with a kickstart, but not sure where to start?  Overwhelmed with all the great ideas out there but not sure what’s most important?  Find there’s just too many things to do to make effective change?  Do you have a to-do list that just ... 5 Day Piano Pivot

10/16/2017 Read more

Piano Teacher Workshop Resources

by Tim Topham

Thanks for attending one of my recent conference/workshop presentations. To unlock more information and links to resources and downloads, please enter your details below. Remember, the best way to get the value from what you’ve learnt, is to set goals to implement the ideas into your teaching ASAP. Decide what you’re trying to achieve in ... Piano Teacher Workshop Resources

06/07/2017 Read more

Piano Teacher Training – Course Calendar

by Tim Topham

Here’s a look at all the great piano teacher training that we’ve got planned for you on the blog, podcast and in the Inner Circle Community this year. I’m committed to providing only the most relevant, actionable and inspiring teaching, business and marketing ideas for your studio so I hope that many of these topics will be ... Piano Teacher Training – Course Calendar

06/01/2017 Read more
 

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Why You Should Be at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Convention in 2017

by Tim Topham

Join Us at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Convention In this live Facebook video, Tim Topham chats with Carly McDonald about why you need to be at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Convention in 2017. It is running in Adelaide between 10-14 of July. Both Carly and Tim will be presenting at the event. For more information ... Why You Should Be at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Convention in 2017

05/18/2017 Read more

Transform Your Piano Teaching with Tim Topham and Paul Myatt [Live Event]

by Tim Topham

I’m so excited to announce my first live events will be held around Australia in September to November 2016. The Transform Your Piano Teaching 1-day workshops will be held in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth (Brisbane dates to be announced). This training is an absolute must for any Aussie teachers who are interested in improving their ... Transform Your Piano Teaching with Tim Topham and Paul Myatt [Live Event]

08/22/2016 Read more

Why I’m presenting at the NCKP 2015

by Tim Topham

As most of you know, I’m really excited to have been offered a presenting gig at this year’s National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, to be held in Chicago from July 21 to August 1. The line-up of presenters and workshops is awesome! I’ve been told the pre-conference sessions on the Wednesday before the conference are some of the best ... Why I’m presenting at the NCKP 2015

05/15/2015 Read more

Music Education Speaker

by Tim Topham

Tim is one of Australia’s best known music educators, with a specialty in innovative approaches to creativity in piano teaching. Tim speaks regularly at conferences and workshops, both in Australia and Internationally, including: Piano Pivot Live (Melbourne 2020) Music Expo (London 2018) Music Teachers’ National Association Conference (Florida 2018, Chicago 2020) AMEB Piano Teacher Workshop (National ... Music Education Speaker

03/30/2014 Read more

RENT Backing Tracks

by Tim Topham

If you or your production team are involved in the musical RENT, you will no doubt be looking for backing tracks for two of the more unusual numbers in the show: Contact Today 4U Both are dance-style tracks that aren’t really possible to perform live with the given orchestration. When I was involved in this ... RENT Backing Tracks

07/21/2013 Read more

Thoughts on the 11th APPC – Toowoomba

by Tim Topham

As I return from a much-needed week of holiday sun in Asia, I thought I’d put together my thoughts on the recent Australia Piano Pedagogy conference. Firstly, huge congratulations to Katy Pingell and the organising committee for what must have been months and months of hard slog to get everything so well organised. The conference ... Thoughts on the 11th APPC – Toowoomba

07/13/2013 Read more