Piano Pedagogy Playlist

By Luke Bartolomeo

It's a great time to be a piano teacher! So many resources on the internet... and so much new music being written by contemporary composers for developing students. Join me each Monday when I'll share... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

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November 17, 2025 Ep. 16 – Chasing the Northern Lights
This week on The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, we follow the shimmering path of the aurora across four imaginative works—all sharing the same title: “Northern Lights.” Inspired by last week’s unusually widespread auroral displays across North America, we explore how four different composers translate this natural wonder into sound, each through their own musical lens.
Four pieces with the same title and the same inspiration— Northern Lights.
Northern Lights by Rick Robertson Digital Download
Northern Lights by Karen Tanaka Printed Copy
Northern Lights by Kevin Olson Digital Download Printed Copy
Northern Lights by Wynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download
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17min
November 10, 2025 Ep. 15 – When Life Hands You a Cast — Student Piano Pieces for One Hand
All of this week’s featured pieces are from the six-volume series, “Grand One Hand Solos for Piano”, by Melody Bober.
Lazy Day, for left hand alone – Digital Download (from book 2, Digital Download Printed Copy)

Falling Snow, for right hand alone – Digital Download (from book 3, Digital Download Printed Copy)

Autumn Wind, for left hand alone – Digital Download (from book 4, Digital Download Printed Copy)

Chaconne in e minor, for right hand alone – Digital Download (from book 5, Digital Download Printed Copy)

When an injury leaves one hand out of commission, the music doesn’t have to stop. This week, I’m featuring pieces from Melody Bober’s Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano series— music written specifically for a single hand that keeps students progressing even through recovery.
(00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
(00:03:04) Lazy Day
(00:05:33) Falling Snow
(00:08:15) Autumn Wind
(00:10:30) Chaconne in e minor
(00:13:58) Summary & Farewell
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16min
November 03, 2025 Ep. 14 – Little Peppers: Small Pieces with Big Personality
Join me as I dive into Little Peppers — a lively and imaginative collection by Australian composer Elissa Milne. I'm playing six short pieces from the collection that may be written for early intermediate students, but are full of rhythmic sophistication, contrasting moods, and vivid character. From jazzy mischief in Shenanigans to the emotional contrasts of Lost and Found, and finally the drive of Deadline leading to the calm of Twilight, each piece shows how much expressive storytelling can fit into a single page of music.
Little Peppers - Digital Download Hard Copy
Shenanigans - Digital Download
Convertible - Digital Download
Lost - Digital Download
Found - Digital Download
Deadline - Digital Download
Twilight - Digital Download
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14min
October 27, 2025 Ep. 13 – Songs Between Earth and Sky: Connor Chee’s Three Navajo Preludes
The Navajo composer Connor Chee and his Three Navajo Preludes are the subject of this week's episode. Blending traditional Diné (Navajo) melodies with the expressive language of the Western piano, Chee’s music bridges cultures and traditions — transforming ancient chants into thoughtful, modern piano works.
We'll reflect on how Chee’s use of the perfect fourth, his chant-like phrasing, and his spiritual symbolism connect listeners to the natural world — between earth and sky.
"Three Navajo Preludes" - ⬇️ Digital Download
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16min
October 20, 2025 Ep. 12 – Daily Comforts from Wynn-Anne Rossi
Featuring solos for late elementary level students (including adults!) from the collection, "Daily Comforts, volume 1" by Wynn-Anne Rossi.
Fresh Falling Leaves - Digital Download or Printed Copy
Long, Slow Walk - Digital Download or Printed Copy
Mystery Book - Digital Download or Printed Copy
Chicken Noodle Soup - Digital Download or Printed Copy
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14min
October 13, 2025 Ep. 11 : Duets Worth Doing – Melodic Explorations by Giulio Pietropaolo
This week is all about beginners. I’m featuring student/teacher duets written for the earliest levels of beginning students. But these aren’t your typical uninspiring duets for beginners. Through Giulio Pietropaolo’s Melodic Explorations, we discover that beginning-level piano music can be expressive, engaging, and artistically satisfying for both student and teacher.
Featuring duets for beginning level students and their teacher or another advanced student. From the collection, “Melodic Explorations 1“, by Giulio Pietropaolo.
Don’t Give Up – Digital Download
Growing Up – Digital Download
Sad Story – Digital Download
Waiting For It – Digital Download
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14min
October 06, 2025 Ep. 10 – Happy Moon Festival! The Piano Music of An-Lun Huang
This week, we celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival by exploring the music of An-Lun Huang and his groundbreaking collection A Chinese Festival. Four evocative pieces weave together East and West, tradition and innovation, all under the soft glow of the harvest moon.
Featuring selections from the collection A Chinese Festival, by An-Lun Huang.
Pastures - Digital Download
An Old Castle - Digital Download
Mountain - Digital Download
Streams of Yang River - Digital Download
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16min
September 29, 2025 Ep. 9 – Black Cats and Boogie Beats
Cats take center stage this week as I play three feline focused pieces for late-elementary through intermediate level piano students. The composers are Lisa Donovan Lukas, Chrissy Ricker, and Scaredy Cat. Mischief, swing, and spooky fun— with a little improv mixed in as well. Perfect repertoire picks for October.
Black Cat Capers, by Lisa Donovan Lukas - Digital Download
Cool Cat Boogie, by Chrissy Ricker Digital Download
Scaredy Cat, by Jennifer Eklund (solo piano version) Digital Download
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14min
September 22, 2025 Ep. 8 – Adventures in 6/8 (legged) time
Spiders may make me squirm, but they sure spin some great music. In this week’s episode, I swat my fears aside to share four creepy-crawly piano pieces by Chris Goldston, Jocelyn Kotchie, and Stacy Fahrion. From tarantellas to tangly webs, these works are spooky, clever, and perfect for your students to sink their fangs into this fall.
The Spider's Masquerade, Christopher Goldston - Digital Download
Spiderweb Salsa, Jocelyn Kotchie - Digital Download
Tomb Spiders, Jocelyn Kotchie - Digital Download
Long Legged Spinners, Stacy Fahrion - Digital Download
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17min
September 15, 2025 Ep. 7- Afternoon, Sunset, Midnight: Piano Pieces for Fall by Rebekah Maxner
Fall is in the air, and this week’s episode is all about piano music that captures the colors and moods of the season. I’m featuring three pieces by Canadian composer Rebekah Maxner, whose music is a favorite among piano students and teachers alike. You’ll hear the calm reflection of “Autumn Afternoon,” the simple beauty of “Orange Sunset,” and the jazzy mischief of “Midnight Mind Game.” It’s a short, cozy celebration of autumn through the piano.
Autumn Afternoon by Rebekah Maxner
Orange Sunset by Rebekah Maxner
Midnight Mind Game by Rebekah Maxner
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12min

FAQs about Piano Pedagogy Playlist:

How many episodes does Piano Pedagogy Playlist have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.