The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers

When is the best time for piano students to start scales? Here we'll unpack the ins and outs so you can decide yourself when to start scales.

Dazed by dorian? Muddled by mixolydian? If you don't teach piano modes in your studio, here's the lowdown so you can get started.

Even if you teach music lessons one-on-one, you can still include games and make lessons incredibly fun for your students. Here's how.

Having a lending library in your piano studio is a great way to expand the resources available to your students. Whether you’re just starting a library or extending your existing one, there are a few things you can do to make it go more smoothly.

Found a great music theory game but it’s just not quite right for your student? Here are some ideas to adapt any piano teaching game for your students.

Have you ever had a piano parent complain that you’re playing too many games in lessons? Maybe they’ve asked you to take out all the games and just spend the whole lesson time on the bench? Party poopers!

If you're tired of the traditional holiday recital or studio party, try this Blitzen Bash complete with gig-like performances & Christmas piano party games!

When a new transfer piano student arrives in your studio, we have to assess their skills and gaps quickly. Here are 7 great tools to help.

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In this masterclass, Nicola Cantan and Samantha Coates will discuss their favourite analogies for educating parents about music practice. You'll bake a metaphorical practice pie with Nicola, ride a fictional practice bike with Samantha, and by the end you'll feel much more confident discussing practice with parents in your studio.