Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this final episode of 2024, Nicola shares insights from an unexpected source—dog training! Discover how principles like celebrating success, avoiding overloading, and embracing the learning process can transform your teaching. Reflect on a year of growth, celebrate wins, and get inspired for 2025. Don’t miss this fun, insightful episode packed with lessons for every music teacher!

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Hi, I'm Nicola Cantan! In today’s episode, we’re diving into organizing teaching resources—a hot topic for many teachers. Zsuzsa asked how to manage both physical and digital resources, especially from multiple sources. I’ll share practical tips for creating a system that works for your brain, keeping everything accessible and tidy—just in time for year-end organization!

We’ll explore:

• Streamlining physical games and books.
• Setting up user-friendly digital folders and naming systems.
• Tools like Dropbox and why a good enough system beats perfection.

Stay tuned to get inspired for your 2025 teaching organization goals!

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This week, Nicola dives into a question from Michelle about helping a tween piano student overcome their resistance to practicing strategies in lessons. This student, who prefers working independently at home, is now facing challenges at the early intermediate level. Nicola explores the underlying issues, like vulnerability and fear of mistakes, and shares playful, gentle approaches to ease the transition.

Learn how to use games, role-reversal, and creative strategies to teach practice techniques without adding pressure or embarrassment. Tune in to gain fresh insights into supporting students through emotional challenges in lessons—and fostering a love for learning.

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Discover step-by-step strategies to implement meaningful changes in your music studio, like transitioning to a practice app. Nicola offers practical advice on handling resistance to change, setting up systems, and engaging students and parents effectively. Whether you're streamlining your studio's organization or enhancing student practice, this episode provides actionable tips to ensure smooth transitions and lasting improvements. Follow along for insights, tools, and encouragement to elevate your teaching journey!

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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, Nicola Cantan discusses a unique perspective on what she calls “the good ones” – those students who are quiet, diligent, and well-behaved. Nicola explores how these "good" students often fly under the radar and might not get the same level of attention or adjustments to their learning approach that more demanding students do. Through her own childhood stories and experiences with the Colorful Keys team, she encourages music teachers to reflect on whether these students could benefit from more movement, new learning strategies, or simply more of the teacher’s active focus.

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Join host Nicola Cantan in this episode of The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast as she shares insights from watching nearly 60 video clips submitted by passionate music teachers around the world. Discover valuable lessons from different teaching styles, creative strategies, and unique approaches that can help inspire your own music teaching journey. Nicola discusses the power of recording lessons for growth, the joy of watching dedicated teachers in action, and the importance of supporting one another in this field. Plus, get a sneak peek into the new "Music Lesson Clips" YouTube channel, launching soon, where you can witness these incredible teaching moments firsthand.

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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! I'm Nicola Cantan, your host, and today we’re diving into the world of music practice mottos. Whether you're out for a walk, cleaning up, or simply relaxing, thanks for letting me join you for a few moments. Today, we're talking about those words of wisdom that can guide music practice, support our students, and spark progress, whether it's a catchy rhyme or a saying that helps students tackle perfectionism or keep a steady beat. I’ll be sharing some mottos and would love to hear any you use in your teaching!

And if you want to contribute or have questions, head over to vibrantmusicteaching.com/question. Stay tuned to be inspired with mottos that can make a difference in the way students approach practice. Plus, if you're interested in joining the best community of music teachers online, check out vibrantmusicteaching.com for resources, games, and support every month. Let’s get started!

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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan dives into programs for young beginners, offering valuable advice for structuring music lessons, especially for homeschool groups. Nicola also introduces the Epic Clip Contest, where teachers can win a $1,000 Visa gift card by submitting a short video of their teaching. With practical tips on using existing curricula, like Mini Musicians, and ideas for making lessons engaging and effective for mixed-age groups, this episode is packed with inspiration for music teachers. Don’t forget to submit your clips before the October 31st deadline!

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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan answers a listener's question about handling a tricky piano student who rushes through pieces and struggles with learning new ones. Nicola shares creative strategies for making lessons more engaging, using improvisation, games, and thoughtful planning to help students build skills without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're facing similar challenges or just looking to refresh your teaching approach, Nicola offers practical advice to inspire your next lesson. Submit your own teaching questions at vibrantmusicteaching.com!

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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this episode, we dive into two important topics: easing students back into lessons after a break and choosing the perfect name for your piano studio. Nicola shares tips on helping students transition smoothly after time off and offers advice for naming your music studio, whether you're staying local or planning to expand. Tune in for practical insights and fun ideas to keep your teaching vibrant!

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