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409: Using Notion to Organise Your Studio and Life with Amy Chaplin & Joy Morin


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Today, we dive into the world of digital organization with Amy Chaplin and Joy Morin, two passionate music educators who have transformed the way they manage their studios and lives using Notion. They share how Notion helps streamline workflows, reduce scattered files across multiple platforms, and keep everything organized in one place. They also explore why this all-in-one tool is revolutionizing productivity and discuss their Notion for Teachers workshop, designed to help educators set up their Notion pages efficiently. Plus, they wrap up with their top three productivity tips for teachers. If you’re looking to organize your studio and life more effectively, this episode is packed with insights to help you get started!
  • Amy and Joy shared their thoughts on productivity and efficiency.
  • The importance of balance and avoiding the ‘hustle and grind’ mindset.
  • How apps should support the way we work rather than dictating our workflow.
  • Why Notion stands out as a powerful, customizable tool for organization and productivity.
  • Why Amy transitioned from Evernote to Notion.
  • Importance of re-evaluating tools and workflows to ensure they align with evolving needs and preferences.
  • Joy highlighted the flexibility of Notion, making it a great option for users looking for a customizable note-taking and project management tool.
  • The differences between Notion and project management tools like Trello, Asana, and Monday.
  • How they Notion for professional tasks, such as podcast planning and project management.
  • The use of Notion for personal tasks like travel planning and creating gift ideas for Christmas.
  • Amy and Joy shared their top three productivity tips for teachers.

  • Links Mentioned
    • TopCast Episode 14: Harnessing the Power of the Internet with Joy Morin
    • TopCast Episode 372: How to Organise Your Music Studio and Life with Amy Chaplin
    • Forbes Article: $10 Billion Productivity Startup Notion Wants To Build Your AI Everything App

    • Guest Links Mentioned
      • Organize Your Life With Notion Workshop
      • Notion Workshops Waitlist
      • Joy Morin's Website: ColorInMyPiano.com
      • Amy Chaplin's Website: PianoPantry.com

      • Blog posts:
        • An Introduction to Notion – A Customizable Digital Workspace to Organize Everything in Your Life
        • Your Qs Answered and How I Use Notion to Manage My Piano Studio (Joy Morin)
        • 40 Ways to Use Notion as a Music Professional (Joy Morin)
        • A Better Option: My Move Out of Evernote and Into Notion (Amy Chaplin)

        • Episodes on The Piano Pantry Podcast:
          • Episode 105 – Evernote vs. Notion
          • Episode 109 – Joy & Amy: Ways We Used Notion This Week
          • Episode 134 – How Jill Gilbert is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio
          • Episode 135 – How Stephanie Thompson is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio
          • Episode 136 – How Valerie Merrel is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio

          • Today's Guest
            Amy Chaplin is a pianist, teacher, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She loves supporting teachers on all things related to teaching, organization, productivity, and life on the Piano Pantry blog and podcast and via her small group digital organization coaching. Amy has enjoyed serving the profession in a variety of ways since 2009, currently serving as a trustee of the Indiana Music Teachers Association. Besides operating her independent piano studio in Northeast Indiana, Amy enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling with her husband.
            Joy Morin, MM, is a pianist, teacher, speaker, composer, and lifelong learner based near Ann Arbor, Michigan. She hosts an annual retreat for piano teachers (pianoteacherretreat.com) and shares articles and resources on her blog, ColorInMyPiano.com. Joy currently serves as Secretary for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning and on the Committee for Young Musicians (Birth to Age 9) for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.
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