Key Ideas

Episode 21: Versatility — The Key to the Future of Classical Music with Peter Dugan

Leila interviews celebrated artist and host of NPR's From the Top podcast, Peter Dugan about how and why versatility at the piano is the key to his craft, creativity, and collaborations.

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Episode 20: Adult Talk with Christina Whitlock

Leila is joined by fellow teacher and podcaster Christina Whitlock (Beyond Measure) to discuss teaching adults in the studio. From repertoire selection to tackling tough schedules to overcoming obstacles on the bench, this episode is filled with best practices and great insights for working with adult students.

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Episode 19: Maybe measuring progress is really measuring something more important?

Leila shares insights on developing resilience in your students, and has a fantastic new tool to help students open up about their weekly progress.

Check out the Effective Practice Tracker here.

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Episode 18: Repertoire Roundup and More with Charlene Shelzi Jarvis

Leila and Charlene talk method books, payment plans, and the best repertoire to keep students motivated.

Episode 17: ADD is My Superpower with Ms. Becki

Episode 16: How to Teach Piano to Kids with Dyslexia

Episode 15: Overcoming Overwhelm Six Weeks at a Time

Episode 14: Are You a Human Being or a Human Doing? with Laura DeGroot

Episode 13: How to Funkify a Tune with Bradley Sowash

Episode 12: Stubborn Hope with Renee Holliman