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The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

Tim Topham
Music Education
Top Music Piano Podcast
Top Music Certification
Collaborative Piano
Imposter Syndrome
St. John's Conservatory Of the Arts
Creative Resources For Piano Teachers
Neurodivergent Students
Creative Teaching Strategies
Portfolio Assessment
Teaching Strategies
Pedagogy
Music Teaching Methods
Studio Management
Topmusicpro
Top Music Guitar Podcast
Piano Tuning
Advancing Pianists Course
Piano Teaching
Topmusic Certification

The original podcast for growth-minded instrumental music and voice teachers since 2015. Our mission at TopMusic is to empower music teachers to find and nurture their innate creativity so they can teach lessons that are innovative, integrated and inspiring, and that will have a positive, life-long impact on their students. Tune in weekly as we interview teachers and creators from around the world... more

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Helping students perform confidently on stage is one of the biggest challenges music teachers face. In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with performance psychologist and educator Noa Kageyama, who has spent years helping musicians understand ... more

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There’s a moment many of us have experienced as teachers. A student who plays beautifully in lessons suddenly freezes when they step onto a stage. In this episode, I’m doing something a little different and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our ... more

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Keeping students focused in today’s distraction-filled world can feel harder than ever. Today, I’m joined by Samantha Coates, one of our keynote speakers at TopMusicLive, to preview her session on staying ahead of student distraction. If you’re looki... more

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Helping students move from confident practice room playing to reliable stage performance is one of the biggest challenges we face as music teachers. In this episode, I'm sharing some honest reflections from my own performance anxiety journey, includi... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Coates
Author and creator of BlitzBooks; piano teacher
BlitzBooks
Episode: 454: Meet Samantha Coates – TopMusicLive Keynote Speaker
Tara Mock
Mom of two teens, piano teacher specializing in neurodiverse students
Episode: 451: Tips for Speaking to Parents About Neurodivergent Students with Tara Mock
Jonathan Roberts
Founder and director of the South Shore Piano School
South Shore Piano School
Episode: 445: Why Giving Make-Up Lessons is a BAD Idea with Jonathan Roberts
Katherine Fisher
Serves on the piano faculty of the Ohio University School of Music and is internationally recognized for her contributions to piano pedagogy.
Ohio University School of Music
Episode: 444: Teaching Beginner Piano Technique with Katherine Fisher
Jonathan Kuuskoski
Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and Director of the Excel Lab at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
University of Michigan
Episode: 442: Selling the VALUE of Your Teaching with Jonathan Kuuskoski
Maddy Palare
A young teacher from California who graduated from the 12-week studio transformation program.
Adelaide Music LLC
Episode: Bonus Ep 441: Finding Your Studio Superboost with Maddy Palare
Kelly Riordan
CEO and co-founder of Outside the Bachs LLC, dedicated to assisting musicians in building effective private lesson studios.
Outside the Bachs
Episode: 440: Streamlining Your Marketing with Kelly Riordan
David Martin
An entrepreneur and business coach who built one of the largest privately owned music schools in the country.
Episode: 439: From Bankruptcy to 1000 Students with David Martin
Katie Argyle
Music technology speaker, trainer, and consultant passionate about helping music teachers through her business Midnight Music.
Midnight Music
Episode: 438: AI Music Teaching Software Tools with Katie Argyle

Host

Tim Topham
Host of this educational podcast, Tim Topham is an advocate for innovative music teaching practices and empowering music educators. He brings a wealth of experience and insights to discussions about music education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • A masterful host who brings out the best in his guests!

    As someone who was recently featured on Tim's TopCast podcast, I can't recommend it highly enough! Tim is a truly exceptional host who knows exactly how to make his guests feel comfortable while asking insightful questions that bring out the best of their expertise.

    When discussing my work helping music teachers with effective websites and the FRODO framework, Tim's thoughtful questions allowed me to share valuable insights in a way that would be immediately helpful to his audience. His genuine ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MioBravado
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    TopCast is the podcast I look forward to listening. Tim invites interesting guests who share their ideas and experience on topics that are relevant to piano teachers. I have enjoyed the diversity of speakers and topics and highly recommend this podcast to teachers of all levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missbg123
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun, exciting and a fabulous resource for all piano teachers

    I found topcast about three years ago when I was looking for inspiration in my piano teaching. Full of inspirational guests from around the world, Tim offers the piano teacher a one stop shop to explore and connect with leading piano teacher around the world. My mind opened up to the many wondering and innovative teaching ideas, which have made everyday teaching day joyful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eerrtyy
    Australia5 years ago
  • Greats snips of info

    As a teacher sometimes it is too exhausting to keep coming up with fresh ideas.

    ENTER TOPMUSIC PODCASTS

    Great for inspiring teachers with ideas on how to progress different ideas or even just give you an idea to implement in your studio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sibbs1979
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Highly recommended for music instructors!

    I have listened to this podcast for several years and have grown so much in my teaching from what I’ve gleaned from this podcast. Highly recommend for music teachers of all levels of experience and genres.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    texbj
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's focus on practical teaching tips and innovative strategies for music educators.
Many praise the community-oriented approach, finding it a supportive platform for teachers looking to improve their skills and share ideas.
The host is recognized for being engaging and well-prepared, asking insightful questions that lead to valuable discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

454: Meet Samantha Coates – TopMusicLive Keynote Speaker
Q: What do you hope teachers will get out of TopMusic Live?
She hopes teachers leave with practical, ready-to-use activities that help students stay engaged, with strategies to manage distraction and keep learners on task between core lesson activities.
454: Meet Samantha Coates – TopMusicLive Keynote Speaker
Q: Just before that though, in case there are people listening or watching who don't quite know who you are, can you give us a quick bio?
Samantha describes herself as the author and creator of BlitzBooks, a music education series including theory, sight-reading, and rote repertoire books, celebrating BlitzBooks' 25th birthday this year, and identifies herself primarily as a passionate piano teacher.
451: Tips for Speaking to Parents About Neurodivergent Students with Tara Mock
Q: What advice do you have for the average piano teacher who doesn't have much knowledge or experience around this topic, but still wants to be an effective teacher to these students?
Keep learning through research and engage with parents to gain insights on their child's needs. Seek out reputable sources and specialists for guidance.
451: Tips for Speaking to Parents About Neurodivergent Students with Tara Mock
Q: What are some of the first signs that we might see in piano lessons that a student has a learning difference that we should be aware of?
It can be hard to pinpoint; observation is key, such as noticing how a student handles routine, expectations, and communication; each student is unique.
451: Tips for Speaking to Parents About Neurodivergent Students with Tara Mock
Q: Can you share a little bit more of your journey to becoming an expert in this field of neurodiverse students?
My son was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was younger, leading us to homeschool him and his sibling, which shaped my approach as a music teacher specializing in neurodiverse students.

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Focused on innovation and creativity in music education, this podcast features interviews with instrumental music and voice teachers as well as educational creators from various backgrounds. Each episode presents practical strategies and fresh perspectives aimed at helping educators enhance their teaching techniques and manage their studio businesses effectively. Regular discussions on topics like neurodiversity, technology's impact on learning, and unique pedagogical methods are noteworthy aspects, setting this podcast apart as a vital resource for music educators seeking to inspire their students and improve their teaching practices.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Samantha Coates
2. Tara Mock
3. Jonathan Roberts
4. Katherine Fisher
5. Jonathan Kuuskoski
6. Maddy Palare
7. Kelly Riordan
8. David Martin

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