An encouraging and inspirational conversation as Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson explore what it's like to join students on their own meaningful musical journey - even when we don't necessarily know where things will end up.

Hear how Sandy Chen organized an amazing humanitarian fundraising event for her studio and what inspired her to reach out to the world beyond her immediate studio. A heart-warming conversation with Merlin Thompson. 

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

This podcast for music teachers is a great resource. Experienced music studio teachers Sandy Chen and Merlin Thompson get personal about what's involved when music teachers work with "real life" students. It's all about helping students become the best of their own brand and explore their own musical identity.

How can music teachers help our students deepen their relationship with music making? What's involved? Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore these questions and more in this informative episode.

Lots of music teachers talk about lifelong music making. But what exactly is that? Why is it important? And how can music teachers be intentional about it? This episode is an informative session from Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson.

Based on the model of language learning, Accumulated Repertoire is a teaching strategy that builds student fluency in their old/best repertoire as they learn new repertoire. What does that look like? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson for an insider view of this important topic.

Music teachers recognize that finding the "right" repertoire can have a huge impact on students' ongoing musical development. So what do we do? Where do we go? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore this important topic.