Join Christina as she jumps on a soapbox or two (maybe 20?) about piano teacher shortcomings when it comes to introducing music on the staff.

Check out her newest resource: Building Better Music Readers

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Today, Christina shares her account on how she spent her time in 2025. Listen in for a mix of professional, personal, and all things in between.

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Today we talk about paying attention to the power of music this holiday season, reflecting with gratitude on the role we play in this life-altering artform.

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Today's episode is a light-hearted reflection on the "stuff" that sometimes gets a bad reputation.

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Today's episode is designed to help you embrace uncertainty and encourage the process of reevaluating your Teacher Brain.

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Christina is joined by Amy Chaplin in a TWIST on her typical quarterly reflection. Today we're each sharing three things *not* working in this season of life. Be sure to tune into Episode 173 of the Piano Pantry Podcast for the partner episode to this one.

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Christina offers a recap of messages that landed in her inbox after last week's Studio Teacher Thanksgiving event. Check out this blitz of Teacher Wisdom from the Beyond Measure audience.

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I’ve always wondered: are we, as professional musicians, destined to be skilled, but miserable?

Is this the plight of our profession? To have abilities but to be unable to appreciate them because we are forever chasing higher standards?

Today Christina talks about Perfectionism: not the way society (over)uses it, but the REAL struggle of perfectionism.

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After mentioning a 30 Piece Challenge in episode 232, several listener questions kept popping up. Today, Christina takes a deeper dive into the logistics of Repertoire Challenges.

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It's an easy trap for music teachers: allowing our dedication to our work to replace the love we have for making music.

Today, Christina shares an honest reflection on the importance of filling our musical wells. Listen in.

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