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TopMusic Piano Podcast

TopMusic Piano Podcast

著者： Tim Topham
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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 University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.2023 経済学 音楽
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  • 109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria Clark

    109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria Clark
    2026/04/10
    So many piano teachers start out with policies that feel flexible and generous, only to realize later that those same policies can lead to stress, burnout, and constant decision fatigue. In this episode, we're chatting with Victoria Clark to talk about monthly tuition, makeup lessons, and the kinds of studio policies that actually support the life you want to live. This conversation is practical, honest, and full of ideas that may just shift how you think about running your studio. Victoria shared how she moved from pharmaceutical market research into full-time piano teaching.Why losing her mother pushed her to build a career around what she truly loved.The importance of running a studio like a business, not just a passion project.She explained how clear policies protect a teacher’s time, energy, and income.Why monthly tuition creates more stability for both teachers and families.How monthly billing helps smooth income across school breaks and summer holidays.How automated monthly payments reduce admin and mental load.The value of presenting tuition as a yearly commitment rather than a per-lesson transaction.Victoria shared why she no longer offers makeup lessons in her studio.She explained how makeup lessons become unsustainable as a studio grows.The importance of applying policies consistently and fairly across all families.Why studio policies only work when teachers confidently uphold them.Victoria encouraged teachers to create policies that support both their teaching and personal life. Links Mentioned Get your LAST MINUTE ticket for TopMusicLive 2026 here.Victoria's website:www.victoriaclarkpiano.comVictoria's Instagram page:@victoriaclarkpianoVictoria's Facebook page:Victoria Clark PianoDownload your Free Studio Policy Template hereCheckout the Monthly Billing Transition Toolkit here Today's Guest Victoria Clark is a piano teacher based on the south coast of England, where she runs a thriving private studio from her home, teaching students of all ages from beginner to intermediate level. Having started teaching piano part time in 2007 alongside a career in pharmaceutical market research, she switched to teaching full time in 2019 and hasn't looked back since. Her studio has been full for a number of years, with a waiting list of students eager to join. Alongside her teaching, Victoria is passionate about helping other music teachers build studios that work properly for their lives: with clear policies, confident billing, and healthy boundaries. She creates practical resources for teachers, including digital resources, student piano planners with dedicated designs for both adults and children , and supports teachers directly through one-to-one mentoring. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda. Visit her website at RachelEhring.comVisit her Instagram page: @rachelehringVisit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Fridays weekly. TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast listener, I’d like to offer you a special chance to try our community free for 14 days. You can access a treasure trove of teaching resources, professional development courses, and creative lesson ideas. Click the link below to access your exclusive 14-day free trial for our Studio Membership. TOPMUSICPRO MEMBERSHIP 14-DAY FREE TRIAL
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    41 分
  • 108: Solo or Collaborative… Which Would You Choose?

    108: Solo or Collaborative… Which Would You Choose?
    2026/04/03
    As I wrap up this series on performance anxiety, I wanted to spend one more episode talking about something that has shaped my own performing life in a big way: collaborative piano. In this episode, I'm reflecting on the differences between solo and collaborative performing, what accompanying has taught me as a musician and teacher, and why it might be worth exploring if you’ve never considered it before.
    • Rachel compared the unique challenges of solo and collaborative performing.
    • Why collaborative performing feels less intimidating than solo playing.
    • How accompanying has strengthened her listening and musical flexibility.
    • Rachel how collaborative work helps pianists become more responsive musicians.
    • How accompanying young students builds both musical and teaching skills.
    • The importance of adjusting quickly when students lose their place.
    • How collaborative work can create valuable paid opportunities for pianists.
    • Common gig options such as choirs, soloists, weddings, and theater.
    • Rachel encouraged teachers to explore low-pressure ways to start accompanying.
    • She introduced her new collaborative pianist rate calculator to help teachers price gigs confidently.

    Links Mentioned
    • Get your tickets for TopMusicLive 2026 here.
    • Collaborative Pianists’ Rate Calculator

    About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.
    • Visit her website at RachelEhring.com
    • Visit her Instagram page: @rachelehring
    • Visit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694
    • Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music

    Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Fridays weekly. TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast listener, I’d like to offer you a special chance to try our community free for 14 days. You can access a treasure trove of teaching resources, professional development courses, and creative lesson ideas. Click the link below to access your exclusive 14-day free trial for our Studio Membership.

    TOPMUSICPRO MEMBERSHIP 14-DAY FREE TRIAL
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    13 分
  • 107: Ensemble Playing from Lesson One with Kay Lowry

    107: Ensemble Playing from Lesson One with Kay Lowry
    2026/03/27
    Making music with others can transform how students experience learning the piano. Today, we're chatting with Kay Lowry about why ensemble playing should start from the very first lesson, and how collaborative music-making helps students build rhythm, listening skills, confidence, and a deeper sense of joy in their musical journey. Kay shared how she has spent more than 40 years teaching music to children.Why ensemble playing can begin from a student’s very first lesson.How playing with others builds listening and coordination skills.She described how ensemble activities help students develop steady rhythm.Why ensemble playing encourages students to stay engaged and motivated.How duets can make early lessons more interactive and fun.She explained how ensemble work strengthens students’ confidence.The importance of making music a shared experience.How ensemble playing helps students feel part of a musical community.Kay shared that ensemble playing reduces the pressure of performing alone.Why playing together helps students develop stronger musical awareness.She encouraged teachers to model collaborative music-making in lessons.Kay reminded teachers that joy and connection are central to music learning. Links Mentioned Get your EARLY BIRD tickets for TopMusicLive 2026 here.Kay's website:www.pianomusicforkids.comKay's Instagram page:@pianomusicforkidsKay's Facebook page:Piano Music for Kids Kay's YouTube page:www.youtube.com/@pianomusicforkidsDownload Kay's free, multi-level ensemble with a training video. Today's Guest Kay Lowry is a piano teacher dedicated to helping people learn and love music! For over 40 years, Kay has been teaching children through her studio, classroom, or choir room. She hopes to help parents, kids, and teachers have joy and fun as they continue in the journey of music making. When not teaching or creating, Kay is busy with her grandchildren, her miniature dachshund, and going on hiking adventures with her energetic husband! About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda. Visit her website at RachelEhring.comVisit her Instagram page: @rachelehringVisit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Fridays weekly. TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast listener, I’d like to offer you a special chance to try our community free for 14 days. You can access a treasure trove of teaching resources, professional development courses, and creative lesson ideas. Click the link below to access your exclusive 14-day free trial for our Studio Membership. TOPMUSICPRO MEMBERSHIP 14-DAY FREE TRIAL
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    35 分
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