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Keys to Music Learning

Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo
Music Learning Theory
Music Moves For Piano
Audiation
Auditory Processing Disorder
Music Education
Piano Teaching
Early Childhood Music Education
Audiation-Based Music School
Neurodivergence
Early Childhood Music
Improvisation
Audiation-Based Piano Instruction
Pedagogical Techniques
Teaching Strategies
Neuroscience
Piano Pedagogy
Songs With Sarah
Music Learning Academy
Gimmel
Gordon Institute For Music Learning

The Keys to Music Learning podcast discusses common goals and challenges in the piano studio, and offers research-based ideas and solutions to guide every one of your students to reach their full musical potential with audiation.

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In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about students who do not practice, have not yet been inspired to practice, or who practice sporadically because of busy schedules and life. 

They talk about ways Edwi... more

In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about module ideas, including a studio folk song project and recital, using modules for teacher brain breaks, and more! 

Mentioned in this episode, is Sarah Boyd's Boo... more

In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about summer Professional Development Levels Courses through the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. There are a variety of offerings for Summer 2026, including piano ... more

In this special archival episode, we're honored to share a thoughtful 2021 Q&A with Marilyn Lowe, founder of Music Moves for Piano. Marilyn reflects on her early teaching successes and the moment she realized something deeper was missing in her stude... more

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Recent Guests

Marilyn Lowe
Educator reflecting on her journey with Gordon's Music Learning Theory
Independent piano educator; longtime educator aligned with Gordon's theory
Episode: From the Archives: A Q&A with Marilyn Lowe
Amy Chaplin
Music educator and presenter focusing on Music Learning Theory
Episode: Micro Progressions, Big Growth: Continuing the Conversation with Amy Chaplin (Part 2)
James Kessler
A dedicated music educator with a rich background in both piano and instrumental teaching
Episode: James Kessler, Part 1: A Musical Journey Toward Audiation
Garik Pedersen
Steinway artist, teacher, performer, and researcher
St. Louis Symphony
Episode: Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 1
Sarah Boyd
Researcher and educator specializing in music literacy and audiation strategies.
Music Learning Academy
Episode: Notational Audiation: Deep Dive with Sarah Boyd
Eric Bluestine
Esteemed music educator and author
Episode: Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part I
Scarlette Kerr
Music Learning Academy team member
Music Learning Academy
Episode: Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 1
Celeste Watson
Piano teacher with experience in injury prevention
Music Learning Academy
Episode: Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 1
Janna Olson
An expert in the Music Moves for Piano curriculum, advanced repertoire, and RCM exam system.
Episode: Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 1

Hosts

Krista Yadro
Host of Keys to Music Learning; co-host introducing Marilyn Lowe; Music Learning Academy
Hannah Mayo
Host of Keys to Music Learning; Mayo Piano

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • They sure are excited…

    I might not be the intended listener for this podcast but I started listening to it in the hopes to actually learn something. I listened to four episodes but all I heard was:

    1) A lot of panegyrics for other people but I have no idea why. They sure seemed to have done a lot and it all seemed pretty cool. But what it actually was, I don’t have a clue.

    2) No actual learning value. There was a lot of “I did” or “I learned” or “I achieved” but not “If you try this” or “Try to look at it this way”... more

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    Fabio_DC
    Belgium3 years ago
  • Been waiting for this podcast!

    A dedicated podcast to dive into topics related to an audiation-based piano studio has been needed for so long! As a Music Moves for Piano teacher for the last 11 years with my own MLT journey, I’m so excited for this to reach more teachers. I’m still learning and growing and hearing each episode gives me fresh inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfaudiation
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audiences appreciate concrete classroom ideas and real-world teaching experiences from guests.
Many fans value the audiation-focused framework and see it as inspiration for teachers.
Some listeners feel the show provides limited actionable steps for piano beginners.
Some listeners suggest stronger episode-to-episode structure to connect theory with practice.

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Micro Progressions, Big Growth: Continuing the Conversation with Amy Chaplin (Part 2)
Q: Can you tell us about some of the presentations you've done?
Amy shared her experiences in presenting about Music Learning Theory, focusing on applications of Edwin Gordon's principles.
Micro Progressions, Big Growth: Continuing the Conversation with Amy Chaplin (Part 2)
Q: What advice might you offer piano teachers or music teachers who are curious about Music Learning Theory but are a little hesitant?
Start doing something without feeling pressured to immediately change your lessons—read about it and join online groups first.
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 2
Q: What advice would you give to music teachers who suspect that one of their students has APD?
Implement the principles of Music Learning Theory and slow down your teaching pace.
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 2
Q: What practical strategies can parents or educators use to support individuals with APD, just in regular daily life?
Strategies include reducing background noise, using clear and slow speech, giving simple directions, and allowing for visual cues.
James Kessler, Part 1: A Musical Journey Toward Audiation
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you found MLT and Music Moves for Piano and just what that journey was like for you?
Kessler shares how he initially approached MLT with skepticism but became enamored after attending a workshop that revealed its depth, particularly in addressing the challenges students faced in practicing.

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The show centers on audiation-based piano teaching, blending Music Learning Theory with practical classroom tips, teacher training, and hybrid delivery models. Episodes highlight hands-on activities, early childhood strategies, and inclusive approaches for diverse learners, with a strong emphasis on developing students' internal listening and musical thinking. A distinctive aspect is the integration of professional development formats, classroom props, and movement-based activities to connect theory with everyday teaching practice, plus guest perspectives from leading educators in the field.

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Recent guests on Keys to Music Learning include:

1. Marilyn Lowe
2. Amy Chaplin
3. James Kessler
4. Garik Pedersen
5. Sarah Boyd
6. Eric Bluestine
7. Scarlette Kerr
8. Celeste Watson

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