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Artwork for Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers

Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

Christina Whitlock
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Quick shout-outs of solidarity for music studio teachers with Christina: your “anytime” piano teacher friend

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Artwork for Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers

Latest Episodes

Today's ENCORE Replay riffs on a well-known quote from mathematician, Larry Martinek:

“Children don’t hate math. What they hate is being confused, intimidated, and embarrassed by math.” How does this apply to piano lessons? Listen in...

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Today's Encore Replay features a throwback to Episode 162. Christina shares questionable realities from her own life where the "obvious" was not so.

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First-up in our Summer Encore Series is a look back at Episode 125, in which we tackle the fact that we - piano teachers - are NOT counselors or therapists. We *do* play a unique role in emotional regulation, but it's important to "stay in our lane".... more

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A few times each year, I share a peek into my ongoing list of "What's Working" in this season of life. Here is our eighth installment, featuring reflections ranging from highly consequential to entirely frivolous.Find links to The Paradox of Play, Pi... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Foxx
Creator of Music Educator Resources
Music Educator Resources
Episode: 252: Cheers to Jury Duty for Piano Teachers
Diane Hidy
Performer, teacher, composer, and blogger
Episode: 224: Cheers to Multi-Faceted Teacher Lives (with Diane Hidy)
Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
Dr. in the field of neurodiversity in piano pedagogy; runs a studio for neurodiverse students
Creative Piano Pedagogy / Neurodiverse piano pedagogy advocate
Episode: 223: Cheers to Embracing Neurodiversity in the Piano Studio (with Elizabeth Davis-Everhart)
Florence Phillips
Founder of a multi-teacher studio in Westchester, Pennsylvania; piloted a group piano program in a high-security prison
Independent piano teacher / studio owner
Episode: 221: Cheers to Following Through on BIG Ideas (with Florence Phillips)
Jason Sifford
Composer, performer, and educator known for supplemental piano repertoire and original productions
Composer, composercreate.com, Youth Theatre productions
Episode: 220: Cheers to Pondering the Print Music Industry (with Jason Sifford)
Nicola Cantan
Music education expert and creator of the Vivid Practice app.
Vibrant Music Teaching
Episode: 204: Cheers to What Really Matters (with Nicola Cantan)
Vanessa Cornett
Notable presenter and author of 'The Mindful Musician'
Episode: 180: Cheers to Confronting Productivity Culture (A Summertime Conversation with Vanessa Cornett)
Amy Elmore
Piano teacher and Instagrammer known for effective teaching practices with young children.
Amy Elmore Piano
Episode: 179: Cheers to Setting Expectations for Elementary Piano Students (A Summertime Conversation with Amy Elmore)
Melissa Slocum
Piano teacher and podcaster
Sounds of Encouragement
Episode: 178: Cheers to Summering Outside the Box (A Summertime Conversation with Melissa Slocum

Host

Christina Whitlock
Host of Beyond Measure Podcast focused on piano teaching, studio management, and community-building for music educators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • My Favorite Walking Companion

    I love listening to Christina speak about all things piano teaching. She often adds insights to topics that I thought I had fully fleshed out. She also brings up issues that I didn't know existed until I heard about them.

    While you may not be able to be everyone's friend in real life, you can certainly influence a lot of people through an insightful podcast. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brocco99
    United States10 months ago
  • Encouraging and Positive

    Christina’s podcast has been an amazing resource to become a better teacher. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pilar Plazas
    United States2 years ago
  • Never Miss!

    I always appreciate Christina’s insight - even if it’s not something immediately relevant to my teaching life at the moment. It’s always nice to get different perspectives and to hear new insights. Especially given how isolating this job can feel. No matter the topic, I always feel inspired by each episode. At the end of the day I WANT to be a highlight of my students’ childhood but it’s easy to get bogged down by the frustrations - sports schedules, lack of practice, random bad attitudes, loss... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSMonachino
    United States2 years ago
  • A wonderful podcast for piano teachers

    Christina’s podcast feels like a north star. Always giving us good information about how to live our best lives as piano teachers and managing the piano teacher life. I look forward to each and every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gagirlcd13
    United States2 years ago
  • Real. Honest. Piano Teacher Talk

    I love Christina’s honest , easy-going talks, and I love how she shares her wisdom in such a wide variety of piano teacher topics. She really is a & cheerleader of us, piano teachers! Listening each week makes me feel like we are hanging out at a coffee shop and diving in to teacher talk. I’ve gained both practical applications that I can use quickly with my studio, business perspectives , and insights into how to deal with a wide variety of communication/parent/student needs in the studio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfaudiation
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners find the host's insights inspiring and practical for daily teaching life.
Listeners appreciate the short format and actionable takeaways for studios.
Reviews highlight relatable anecdotes and broad applicability beyond piano alone.
Fans describe the show as a positive, encouraging companion for music teachers.

Talking Points

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222: Cheers to Proactive and Reactive Piano Teaching Strategies (with Janna Williamson)
Q: The difference between proactive and reactive teaching. So take it away.
Janna explains proactive teaching as a clear, forward-looking plan based on where a student already is and where they should go next, contrasted with reactive teaching which adapts to the moment, but emphasizes the importance of meeting current aims while keeping long-term goals in view.
221: Cheers to Following Through on BIG Ideas (with Florence Phillips)
Q: What were the main lessons you took away from starting and expanding this program?
Key takeaways include the importance of clear objectives, self-care, peer support, and the willingness to try hard things despite fear or uncertainty.
221: Cheers to Following Through on BIG Ideas (with Florence Phillips)
Q: Could you talk about the second eight week session then?
Florence explains that logistics improved, new students joined, and she enforced stronger objectives and a consistent recital goal, which helped unify the class and raise performance standards.
236: Cheers to 30/40 Piece Challenge Questions Answered
Q: What resources do I use for this challenge?
Utilize a mix of published trackers (e.g., Wendy Stevens' charts), wall charts for visibility, and a diverse repertoire catalog including short sheets and varied publishers to broaden options.
236: Cheers to 30/40 Piece Challenge Questions Answered
Q: How long should I give students to complete the challenge?
Choose a timeline that aligns with your school year and classroom rhythm, ensuring it's attainable so students stay engaged rather than discouraged.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets music teachers and piano studio professionals with practical, uplifting guidance on running a teaching practice. Episodes span mindset shifts for sustainable studios, student development beyond performance, recital planning, policy and communication with families, and building supportive teaching communities. A recurring strength is turning teaching work into a creative, growth-oriented process, with concrete tips, real-world anecdotes, and encouragement that resonates with solo instructors and small studios alike. Noteworthy traits include concise episodes, a warm, approachable delivery, and a focus on long-term studio health over quick fixes, plus ongoing programs and community-building initiatives that extend beyond the ... more

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1. Jennifer Foxx
2. Diane Hidy
3. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
4. Florence Phillips
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