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

July 13 263: Cheers to Replay Strategies in Piano Lessons
Today's Encore Replay features what originally aired as Episode 110. We're continuing to unpack the chokehold Piano Teachers have on "passing pieces", and looking at the (many!) benefits of visiting previously-studied repertoire in our lessons.

Find the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode263
22 min
July 06 262: Cheers to Examining Lesson Structure
Today's Encore Replay features a myriad of ideas to help you think beyond the tired routine of Assign-Practice-Pass-Repeat.
If you are tired of your lessons feeling like a laundry cycle, check out today's replay, originally airing as episode 109.

Full shownotes (with related links!) can be found at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode262
21 min
June 22 261: Cheers to Reducing Confusion, Intimidation, and Embarassment
Today's ENCORE Replay riffs on a well-known quote from mathematician, Larry Martinek:
“Children don’t hate math. What they hate is being confused, intimidated, and embarrassed by math.” How does this apply to piano lessons? Listen in...

Check out all related links in today's complete shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode261
18 min
June 15 260: Cheers to Stating the "Obvious"
Today's Encore Replay features a throwback to Episode 162. Christina shares questionable realities from her own life where the "obvious" was not so.

Check out the full shownotes for further resources, including how to join the SuperFriends crew on Patreon. ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode260
18 min
June 08 259: Cheers to Staying Out of the Therapists' Lane
First-up in our Summer Encore Series is a look back at Episode 125, in which we tackle the fact that we - piano teachers - are NOT counselors or therapists. We *do* play a unique role in emotional regulation, but it's important to "stay in our lane". Today's episode looks at how to do exactly that.
Check out the full episode notes, including links to other Summer Series, at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode259.
18 min
June 02 258: What's Working This Season (Round 8)
A few times each year, I share a peek into my ongoing list of "What's Working" in this season of life. Here is our eighth installment, featuring reflections ranging from highly consequential to entirely frivolous.Find links to The Paradox of Play, Piano Teacher Confessions, and the entire "What's Working" series in today's shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode258
20 min
May 26 257: Cheers to Considering Alternative Teaching Methods
Inspired by backlash from a recent episode of 60 Minutes, today's episode seeks to serve as a reminder that great teachers are ALWAYS learning, and we ALL have something to teach.

Check out the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode257
29 min
May 18 256: Cheers to Business Mindsets for Studio Teachers
Today's episode features three key mindset shifts for piano teachers who find business is intimidating. Check it out!
Find the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode256
14 min
May 11 255: Cheers to Knowing the Kids are Alright
Our students are not problems to be fixed. Today we examine the pitfalls of defining our students by their weaknesses, particularly this time of year.

Check out the complete shownotes for today's episode - including information on the SuperFriends crew - at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode255
17 min
April 20 254: Cheers to Trusting New Skillsets
Sure, it's our job to teach our students new skills... but if we don't give them ample opportunities to use those skills independently, we're missing the most important part.

Check out today's complete shownotes - including info on Building Better Music Readers, the SuperFriends Community on Patreon, and more by visiting ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode254.
23 min