With the definite risk of oversharing, today I talk about the importance of being solid, before striving for spectacular.

This is a common struggle amongst teachers and students alike, and…

Thanks to journalist Phil Ponce…

Who gave some great advice to Charles Wheelan…

Who wrote a book Emily P. Freeman spoke about in episode 127 of her The Next Right Thing podcast…

Which your Anytime Piano Teacher Friend resonated deeply with…

We now have a very wise commandment to examine: Don’t try to be great, just be solid.

(And that, my friends, is the power of sharing ideas with others) 💡

Even the most enthusiastic teachers have days that feel hard. Today we’re talking about my favorite tips to get yourself in a better headspace before teaching. Cheers to getting out of the pit, my friends!

Today, we tackle everyone’s least-favorite truth of teaching: Sometimes, students quit. It’s gut-wrenchingly hard not to take it personally, but making peace with student goodbyes is an important part of finding long-term happiness in our profession. Take this episode as a big, collective hug for all teacherkind.

Getting back into the swing of a new academic year can often feel like an uphill battle. Today, Christina shares a few less-conventional approaches to the month of August, just in time to get you thinking of your own way to shake things up! Cheers to thinking outside the box, friends!

Talking about money may be one of the least-loved aspects of running an independent music studio, but (of course!) it’s necessary to do so comfortably. Consider this episode a knowing reminder that - yes - placing monetary value on our abilities IS a challenge…but we can, indeed, do difficult things. Cheers!

Today’s episode features three of my “12 Teacher Truths” I use in pedagogy courses for pre-college and university students. It’s a random sampling of “big picture” lessons I’ve learned in 25 years as a private piano teacher. Feedback and/or requests for more are welcome, and can be sent to beyondmeasurepodcast (at) gmail (dot) com.

How many times do we lose sleep over a looming change, only to realize later the THOUGHT of making change was *so* much harder than actually making the change? If you are prepping for new policies, income streams, or life changes in the upcoming academic year, this is the episode for you today. Cheers to living our best lives!

In this SUPERSIZED episode, Christina shares her Top 10 personal rules for interacting with other teachers online. Brace yourself for LOTS of content, friends! There’s plenty here for everyone.

By necessity, independent music teachers tend to be a fairly rational bunch. BUT - when was the last time you let your imagination go a little “crazy”? Join me as we venture down a frivolous path...for very important reasons.

Today, we’re talking about a game-changing phrase that can make us better educators, as well as better humans. Big claim? You bet. I dare you to give it a try!