From fashion to piano pedagogy, Nicola Cantan shares her creative journey, teaching innovations, and the spark behind her beloved resources for music teachers.

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Episode Links & Transcript: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode170

Liz Boyd shares how she’s honoring her mother Susan Paradis’s legacy by continuing the beloved piano teaching resource site—and adding her own flair.

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Discover piano teacher must-haves from stamps to office chairs, plus tips for mindful buying and a refreshed resource hub packed with curated favorites.

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Episode Links & Transcript: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode168

Feeling stuck with tech? Learn how asking questions in plain words can clear digital roadblocks and help you feel more confident.

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Tired of digging through digital clutter? Learn simple file-naming strategies to instantly find teaching resources and bring order to your downloads.

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Piano teacher Jaci Mrozek shares her evolving studio journey, group lesson insights, podcasting adventures, and how she's staying balanced and inspired.

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Amy and Joy reflect on NCKP 2025—session highlights, evolving experiences, favorite food picks, and fun moments, including a winning photo contest!

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Feeling the pressure to have it all ready for week one? In this episode, we’ll explore a soft-start approach to the new teaching year—one that prioritizes connection over perfection. Hear practical ways to ease in with students, build momentum gently, and make music without the stress of “being ready.”Items Mentioned and Other Related Content

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Learn why margin—not just balance—is essential for a sustainable teaching life. This episode features real-life examples of tasks that only happened when margin was built in, showing how intentional space in your schedule can help you manage your studio, reduce overwhelm, and follow through on what truly matters.

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Amy shares what’s feeling good—and what’s not—this summer in her piano teacher world. From chord chart fun and Gmail hacks to clock struggles and conference burnout, it’s a real-life peek into the wins and woes of the season. Studio talk, skirts, and all!

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