Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

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Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock episodes

August 07, 2023 138: Cheers to The Things We Do *Not* Do
Inspired by an enthusiastic response to a particular One Thought Thursday email, today we are BOLDLY naming the things we do NOT do.

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22 min
July 31, 2023 137: Cheers to Questions and Answers by Frances Clark (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
The ninth and FINAL stop on our summer bookshelf tour is here, friends! I am excited to wrap up this series with a timeless piano teacher classic.

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19 min
July 24, 2023 136: Cheers to Under Pressure by Lisa Damour (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Today's episode covers a (maybe?) unlikely piano-teacher recommendation, exploring the "Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls". We are better teachers when we understand the struggles facing our students outside our studio walls, and Dr. Damour offers a thorough-yet-hopeful glimpse into her life's work here.

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22 min
July 17, 2023 135: Cheers to The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Phew! This is a BIG topic to handle in my usually-bite-sized show. Listen in for ways I utilize MLT-inspired philosophies in my teaching.

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29 min
July 10, 2023 134: Cheers to Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Today, we look at the real causes of (and preventions for) that nasty thing called Burnout.

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22 min
July 03, 2023 133: Cheers to Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Today, we examine what I consider to be the Anthem of Creative Living for artists in many disciplines: Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Episode notes and more can be found at christinawhitlock.com/episode133
15 min
June 26, 2023 132: Cheers to The Mindful Musician by Vanessa Cornett (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Our fourth stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is a fabulous journey into the world of mindfulness. It comes with an abundance of reflection tools, breathing exercises, and heaps of research to help us approach our students as informed educators. Join Christina for a peek into one of her must-reads for musicians.

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20 min
June 19, 2023 131: Cheers to The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Our third stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is a work I re-read every January because it's THAT good. The Gifts of Imperfection holds a multitude of truths for musicians, teachers, and humans alike.

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21 min
June 12, 2023 130: Cheers to Intelligent Music Teaching by Robert Duke (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Our second stop on the Summer Bookshelf Tour is Christina's most-recommended music text: Intelligent Music Teaching, by Robert Duke.

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18 min
June 05, 2023 129: Cheers to Atomic Habits by James Clear (Summer Bookshelf Tour)
Cue the party horns! Today, Christina launches her first-ever SUMMER SERIES on the podcast. Each week through June/July, she will be sharing three takeaways from a book that has made a significant impact on her #MusicTeacherLife.

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19 min