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Piano teaching does not always come bundled with ready-made solutions. Key Ideas highlights brilliant options for innovative piano teachers. Join Leila Viss for transparent reflections and illuminating interviews.
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Sep 10, 2021
Sep 10, 2021
24 min
In this final installment of Repertoire worth Recycling, Leila and Charlene share even more great solo pieces and collections. Be sure to follow Key Ideas wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
For the full list of Repertoire worth Recycling, and for more info, go to leilaviss.com/keyideas.

Sep 4, 2021
Sep 4, 2021
26 min
This is part two of Leila's three-part series with Charlene Jarvis where they talk about more great titles worth recycling in the studio.
For more info on Leila's 8+8 Composium and for show notes, visit leilaviss.com/keyideas.

Sep 1, 2021
Sep 1, 2021
32 min
Take the opportunity to be a "fly on the wall" inside Leila's and Charlene Jarvis' studios. In this first of three episodes devoted to repertoire worth recycling find out their perennial favorites!
Find out more about Whole Body Learning at www.pianoteachingsuccess.com/Kickstarter.
For show notes and great resources, head to leilaviss.com/keyideas.

Aug 20, 2021
Aug 20, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Join Leila for a pithy, honest, and really fun conversation with the one and only Wendy Stevens.
Here are links to Wendy's webinars:
New Music Abuzz With Adventure - Teachers can pick from times happening on August 17th and 25th
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/88/2z925iyv
Exciting New Creations for Rhythm Cups® and Rhythm Menagerie®!
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/89/3v0wzcxk
For more information, visit leilaviss.com/keyideas.

Aug 18, 2021
Aug 18, 2021
8 min
Last year we embarked on a pandemic journey that required us to live in Survival Mode. Leila talks about the troubling symptoms of Survival Mode, and shares her insights along the way to Revival Mode.
In this episode she also shares her "talk of a lifetime" called "Keeping it Together When Life Falls Apart." She tells the story of her family's loss and how the transformative power of music is stronger than we could ever know.
Make sure to watch the YouTube video of her talk because you'll never view your profession as a music teacher quite the same again.
Here's the link to Leila's talk:
As promised, here are details about Wendy Stevens' webinars:
New Music Abuzz With Adventure - Teachers can pick from times happening on August 17th and 25th
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/88/2z925iyv
Exciting New Creations for Rhythm Cups® and Rhythm Menagerie®!
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/89/3v0wzcxk
To find out more, visit us at leilaviss.com.

Aug 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
8 min
Leila shares perspectives and pointers on how to go from survival to revival during this new season. She also shares a studio-ready teaching tip!
Click here to register for Using Rote Repertoire to Teach Composition, a webinar hosted by the always clever Samantha Coates on August 27.
To learn more about Sam’s rote repertoire and redeem your exclusive offer as a Key Ideas follower, click here.
For more information, visit leilaviss.com.

May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
19 min
In the final episode of Season 1, Leila reflects on the highs and lows of life and work over the course of the last year.
Thank you for supporting Key Ideas. Your follows and feedback, ratings and reviews have encouraged and inspired us.
For more info on this and other episodes, visit leilaviss.com/keyideas.
To purchase How to Play Piano in a Band, visit leilaviss.com/band.

May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
36 min
Part Two is Leila's conversation about yoga in the studio centers on pre-performance routines, overcoming fear at the bench, and so much more!
For resources and links from this episode, go to www.leilaviss.com/keyideas/yoga-in-the-music-studio-lesley-mcallister-cemmy.
For more info on Leila and Drew's new course, How to Play Piano in a Band, check out: https://leilaviss.com/band.

Apr 25, 2021
Apr 25, 2021
28 min
Leila and Lesley begin a conversation on the benefits of using yoga in the piano studio as well as lessons Lesley has learned about the connections between mind, body, and soul.
Stay tuned for Part Two!
For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.leilaviss.com/keyideas/yoga-in-the-music-studio-lesley-mcallister.
For more info on Leila and Drew's new course, How to Play Piano in a Band, check out: https://leilaviss.com/band.

Apr 11, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
13 min
Leila chats with her good friend and producer Drew Collins about their course and curriculum, How to Play Piano in a Band.
For more info, visit leilaviss.com
