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5 Day Piano Pivot: Day 1

by Nicola Cantan

5 Day Piano Pivot Day 1: You In Day 1 of the Piano Pivot, we’re going to take a look at the most important part of your business: YOU. Take a close look at the balance in your life and find ways to prioritise in a way that makes sense for you. Please note: These videos were ... 5 Day Piano Pivot: Day 1

08/24/2018 Read more

5 Day Piano Pivot 2019

by Nicola Cantan

5 Days to Plan Your 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 2019

08/23/2018 Read more

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

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Music Teacher Coaching 2022

by Tim Topham

Feel calmer, more confident and make serious progress. Less of the ‘same old’ and more ‘different new’.Join the A-List Coaching Program. Eager to get clarity + focus? Ready to ‘scratch that itch’ and make progress on your dream goal?  Want serious accountability?  Got a digital product or service that you’d like to launch but not ... Music Teacher Coaching 2022

08/02/2018 Read more

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

How To Teach a Group Piano Class

by Marie Lee

Today’s post is by TopMusicPro and all-round superstar teacher, Marie Lee, who I had the pleasure of finally meeting at this year’s MTNA and who is kicking some serious goals in her piano teaching studio. Marie has totally revolutionised her studio from private teaching to only group teaching and has seen a massive payoff in engagement, ... How To Teach a Group Piano Class

10/10/2016 Read more
 

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Piano Teaching Podcast

by Tim Topham

Recent podcast episodes The TopCast airs weekly on Fridays at 11am Eastern. You can find us on your favourite podcast player app, Stitcher and Spotify. Full podcast archive NOTE: To find the shownotes of any episode in the archive, click the title in the list and it will move to the top and start playing. ... Piano Teaching Podcast

09/08/2016 Read more

When piano class is a battle of wills with that teenage boy!

by Anita E Kohli

Today I’d like to introduce you to Anita Kohli who teaches in Mumbai, India and writes for us about a topic that readers will appreciate is very close to my own heart: teaching boys. Teenagers of either gender can be a challenge to motivate at times and Anita gives some great tips for dealing with difficult students. ... When piano class is a battle of wills with that teenage boy!

12/04/2015 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