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TopMusic Piano Podcast

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Piano Pedagogy
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The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the Univers... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Drake
Owner of Vibrant Valley Music Studio, San Jose, CA
Vibrant Valley Music Studio
Episode: 118: Running a Vibrant Teaching Business with Leah Drake
Adella Carlson
Clarinetist and founder of The Musician's Assistant, a virtual assistant service for musicians
The Musician's Assistant / Adella Carlson Studios
Episode: 117: It Might Be Time to Get Some Help with Adella Carlson
Jenna Braaksma
Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano and Piano Pedagogy at the University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado
Episode: 115: Sight-Reading and Collaborative Skills for Young Learners with Jenna Braaksma
Jaclyn Mrozek
Piano teacher, studio owner, and host of The Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast
The Scrappy Piano Teacher
Episode: 114: How to Implement Asynchronous Lessons with Jaclyn Mrozek
Nathalie Simper
Flutist, private studio owner and music entrepreneur in North Georgia
The Limitless Musician / KE Creative
Episode: 113: The CEO Mindset for Music Teachers with Nathalie Simper
Laura Kahar
Founder of Music N Me; speaker and educator at TopMusic Live
Music N Me (Sydney, Australia)
Episode: 112: Preschool Teaching and TopMusicLive with Laura Kahar
Leslie Merritt
Founder of the Composer Study Club, dedicated music educator
Composer Study Club
Episode: 111: Empowering Piano Parents with Leslie Merritt
Victoria Clark
Piano teacher based on the south coast of England, runs a thriving private studio
Self-employed piano teacher
Episode: 109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria Clark
Kay Lowry
Music teacher with 40+ years of experience; author of ensemble books and educator of piano ensembles
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Episode: 107: Ensemble Playing from Lesson One with Kay Lowry

Host

Rachel Ehring
Host of the TopMusic Piano Podcast; guides discussions and introduces guests with a focus on teaching strategies and studio management.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • One of my favorite piano voices!

    I absolutely love listening to this podcast! Rachel has such a warm, calming voice and is a fantastic host. She asks thoughtful questions and brings on guests who are genuinely helpful and inspiring. I always walk away with real-life solutions and fresh ideas I can actually use. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy J Elmore
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cheers to Teachers!

    This podcast is so encouraging and supportive to the music teacher community! We gain insight, knowledge, and tools with every interview that Rachel Ehring does and I personally can listen to her soothing voice all day (an important thing for a podcast listener).

    Keep up the awesome work you’re doing. You’re impacting more than you know- smart and happy teachers = smart and happy students!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tweenastunes
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fabulous resource!

    Love hearing about all the facets and resources we can utilize in the piano teaching world. Thanks for making such a fabulous podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebekahTrevelise
    United States2 years ago

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Genuine, actionable insights and tools for teachers.
Warm, calming host with thoughtful questions.
Provides a supportive, resource-rich resource for teachers and studios.

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#210
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118: Running a Vibrant Teaching Business with Leah Drake
Q: Can you tell us briefly about how the transition to a commercial space happened?
It was driven by growth pressures and an on/off rental situation with a private school that suddenly closed; I had to relocate quickly, then found a temporary center, and finally a more stable space nearby, with careful attention to soundproofing, leases, and setup.
075: Empowering Creative Students with Elaina Burns
Q: What does it mean to empower students in your teaching, and can you share a preview of your NCKP presentation?
Empowerment comes from giving students concrete, hands-on strategies in the studio, like metronome-based tempo reduction and structured page-by-page practice, plus visual and listening activities that build confidence. The presentation will cover teaching strategies and current studio projects designed to help students own their learning and become more self-directed.
077: Parent, Teacher, Student: The Practice Triangle with Holly Hornyan
Q: What tools have you found most effective for keeping practice on track?
A simple practice tracker for students, an all-inclusive monthly tuition model to encourage attendance, and a Parents Guide to Piano Practice that consolidates routines and expectations for families.
077: Parent, Teacher, Student: The Practice Triangle with Holly Hornyan
Q: How do you involve parents in the practice process beyond sending notes?
Use direct, quick communication like short videos or texts, invite parents to observe or join a practice moment, and provide simple, parent-friendly resources such as a practice tracker and onboarding templates.
077: Parent, Teacher, Student: The Practice Triangle with Holly Hornyan
Q: What is the first step you recommend teachers take when helping students build a practice habit at home?
Start by helping families set up a realistic daily routine, including a dedicated practice space, clear materials, and a conversation with the parent about the week ahead to fit practice into their life.

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1. Leah Drake
2. Adella Carlson
3. Jenna Braaksma
4. Jaclyn Mrozek
5. Nathalie Simper
6. Laura Kahar
7. Leslie Merritt
8. Victoria Clark

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