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358: The Best Instrumental Music Teacher Certification

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Stewart, the community manager and the head of certification at TopMusic as we explore the overview of TopMusic Certification Program.

12/01/2023 Read more

5 Reasons You Should Teach Advanced Piano Students

by Georgina Wilson

"Do you teach advanced piano students?" asks a prospective student. "I've just moved into town, and I'm looking for a teacher to help me prepare a piece for an audition." You hesitate; you don't tend to... but could you? You feel you'd be able to, but it's not something you've ever considered. Should you?

11/27/2023 Read more

#076: Stop Using the Method Book and Revolutionize Your Approach for Beginner Piano Students with Tim Topham

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, we unveil Tim Topham's latest masterpiece, the "No Book Beginners" book, challenging the norm of relying on method books for beginner piano students.

11/24/2023 Read more

#075: Crafting a Digital Nomad-Style Guitar Teaching Business feat. Rob Mills, Former Guitarist of Diamond Head

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, our guest, Rob Mills, former guitarist for Diamond Head, shares with us the intriguing story of how he adopted the digital nomad lifestyle.

11/17/2023 Read more

Do You Ever Finish Learning The Piano?

by Georgina Wilson

Have you ever been asked by a student, "How long will it take for me to learn the piano?" Learning the piano is a lifelong journey. But why?

11/13/2023 Read more

#074: Hiring Virtual Assistants to Optimise Your Teaching Business

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, we delve into the world of hiring virtual assistants and how they can make your life easier.

11/10/2023 Read more
 

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TC259: Developing innovative music teaching with Noteflight & John Mlynczak

by Tim Topham

In this episode, we are going to talk about one of my favorite online music notation softwares, Noteflight, with John Mylnczak. We’re going to unpack the Noteflight and SoundCheck softwares – its benefits, features, and how it can you can use it in your own studio. If you are looking for a music notation app ... TC259: Developing innovative music teaching with Noteflight & John Mlynczak

09/17/2021 Read more

TC260: How to Make Exams a Positive Experience with the Music Teacher’s Board

by Tim Topham

We all know the dread that can come with exams. Today, guests Mark and Nav from Music Teachers Board in the UK explain a potential way to make exams positive and a more pleasant experience for students. Mark and Nav break down the options that come with exams through MTB using technology, examiner training, and ... TC260: How to Make Exams a Positive Experience with the Music Teacher’s Board

09/24/2021 Read more

TC262: TopMusicGuitar Unearthed with Tim and Michael

by Tim Topham

We are so excited to share the latest and biggest update at staging.topmusic.co for 2021 – the launch of TopMusicGuitar. In this episode, Michael Gumley, Head of TopMusicGuitar, and I will be talking about how the membership and program can help teachers of all ages and stages become better at managing their teaching and business. ... TC262: TopMusicGuitar Unearthed with Tim and Michael

10/08/2021 Read more

TC263: 263 How to Build Student Trust and Connection with Gloria Tham-Haines

by Tim Topham

Music brings out our student’s creativity and expressive potential. But when students experience frustration or trauma or stress, we often encounter different responses. What is the role that music teachers play in this situation? How do we make ourselves aware of our actions? Stress and trauma can affect our students, which then affects us, too. ... TC263: 263 How to Build Student Trust and Connection with Gloria Tham-Haines

10/15/2021 Read more

TC265: How Music Can Change a Grieving Heart with Leila Viss

by Tim Topham

Our good friend Leila Viss, known to many of you as an inspirational piano teacher and speaker, joins us to talk about overcoming grief through music and how music can change a grieving heart. She shares her personal walk through this topic and how music helped her to process and heal. Leila also presents insights ... TC265: How Music Can Change a Grieving Heart with Leila Viss

10/29/2021 Read more

TC266: Is Classical Music Dying? A Chat with Benjamin Zander

by Tim Topham

How will future generations experience and value classical music? In this episode, world-renowned conductor Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra joins Tim to discuss the direction of classical music and the influence of the music teaching industry. He shares about speaking at Ted Talks, with anecdotes of Boston Philharmonic Symphony musicians and students of ... TC266: Is Classical Music Dying? A Chat with Benjamin Zander

11/05/2021 Read more

TC267: What’s Your Studio Success Path for Teaching Music?

by Tim Topham

Where do you want to bring your teaching studio in 2022? What are your goals and the steps you are taking to reach it? You might be thinking that you’re too busy to think about all of this. But I’m here to tell you that in as little as 10 minutes of learning per day, ... TC267: What’s Your Studio Success Path for Teaching Music?

02/25/2022 Read more

TC268: Can PracticeSpace Motivate Your Students to Practice? with Robert Miller and Chris Mallett

by Tim Topham

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03/04/2022 Read more

TC288: Connections Thru Chords – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 5

by Tim Topham

We’re now in day 5 of our Hesitant to Hero Challenge Series on the podcast and today’s topic is all about connections through chords. By helping students see the connections between old and new music, we can unlock huge potentials in our students and deepen their understanding as well. Today, we are going to demonstrate ... TC288: Connections Thru Chords – Hesitant to Hero Challenge Day 5

07/22/2022 Read more

TC290: Tim’s Top Productivity Hacks in 10 mins

by Tim Topham

Do you have a million things going on but have trouble working on and accomplishing them all? Are you feeling overwhelmed, frazzled, and behind in life and business? Then this episode is for YOU. In this episode, I’m going to share my top productivity hacks and tips for having a productive mindset. I’m by no ... TC290: Tim’s Top Productivity Hacks in 10 mins

08/05/2022 Read more

TC292: What is No Book Beginners?

by Tim Topham

Teach your students without a method book in their first 10 lessons with my No Book Beginners Framework, which we’ll be unpacking in today’s episode. Many of you will have heard about it, I’m sure some of you have used it in your studio. I will run through everything you need to know about No ... TC292: What is No Book Beginners?

08/19/2022 Read more

TC293: How to Build Partnerships Between Music Organisations with Emily Dollman

by Tim Topham

I’m so happy to have Emily Dollman on the podcast today and we’re talking all about how to build partnerships between music organisations. Emily is the head of music education and pedagogy at the elder Conservatorium of Music at the University of Adelaide. She is also the artistic director of the open Music Academy, which we’ll ... TC293: How to Build Partnerships Between Music Organisations with Emily Dollman

08/26/2022 Read more

TC294: Group Teaching QnA with Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes and Dorla Aparicio

by Tim Topham

For teachers looking for an alternative way to teach piano to students such as group teaching, this episode is for you! We are joined by three amazing guests, Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes, and Dorla Aparicio, who will be sharing their experiences on running group piano classes. Have a listen to our three guests as they ... TC294: Group Teaching QnA with Marie Lee, Melanie Bowes and Dorla Aparicio

09/02/2022 Read more

357: Announcing our Advancing Pianists Course!

by Tim Topham

In today's special episode, we mark a special announcement - the launch of our brand new online course, the Advancing Pianist Course.

11/24/2023 Read more

356: Why Coaching Isn’t Just for Athletes – A Chat with Mike Grande

by Tim Topham

In today's show, Mike Grande, is back on the show to talk about his new book, "From Teacher to Coach (And why you would NEVER want to be a Teacher).

11/17/2023 Read more

355: How to Teach Early Advanced Piano Students with Janna Williamson

by Tim Topham

In today's show, Janna Williamson, joins us to discuss how to teach early advanced repertoire to advanced piano students.

11/10/2023 Read more

#073: My Secret Weapon for Teaching Beginners Any Song in Their First Lesson

by Michael Gumley

In today’s show, I’m thrilled to introduce my Level Up System, which has been a cornerstone within my Guitar Ninjas Curriculum for the past few years. This approach has proven to be a game-changer in making guitar lessons more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. In this episode, I’m excited to share with you the core ... #073: My Secret Weapon for Teaching Beginners Any Song in Their First Lesson

11/03/2023 Read more

354: Can You Teach Advanced Students? Suzanne Andrews Shares Her Story

by Tim Topham

In this episode, Suzanne Andrews shares her journey, offering valuable insights and practical tips for teaching advanced students.

3 Myths Of Teaching Advanced Piano Students

by Janna Williamson

So, you have your first student (or students) leaving the intermediate level and embarking on advanced study. You can do this! (And we're here to help!)

11/06/2023 Read more