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TopMusic Piano Podcast

TopMusic Piano Podcast

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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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  • 096: 10 of My Favorite Things from 2025

    096: 10 of My Favorite Things from 2025
    2025/12/12
    As I wrap up 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the moments, conversations, and discoveries that made this year so meaningful. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite things, from standout podcast interviews and inspiring books to teaching resources, conservatory highlights, and the incredible connections I’ve made along the way. It’s a look back at what brought joy, growth, and encouragement to my teaching life this year, and I can’t wait to celebrate it all with you.
    • Rachel shared a look back at her favorite moments and discoveries from 2025.
    • She highlighted episode 68 with Florence Phillips as one of the most inspiring interviews of the year.
    • Connecting with more than 40 podcast guests and learn from their experiences.
    • Rachel shared her admiration for a TopCast episode with David Martin.
    • She highlighted the new podcast The Four 40 with Eric Branner.
    • Her favorite book of the year was Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten.
    • Rachel celebrated Nicola Canton’s new piano method Piano Paint Box.
    • She shared her gratitude for rebuilding a strong, reliable teaching team at her conservatory after a challenging previous year.
    • The value of attending NCKP and connecting with piano teachers from around the world.

    Podcast Links Mentioned
    • TopCast 417: Being a SAVVY Music Teacher with David Cutler
    • TopCast 439: From Bankruptcy to 1000 Students with David Martin
    • TopMusic Piano Podcast 068: Piano Behind Bars with Florence Phillips
    • TopMusic Piano Podcast 086: What Happens When You Double Your Rates with Eric Branner
    • Eric’s Podcast:The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner

    Book Links Mentioned
    • Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten
    • The Savvy Musician 2.0 by David Cutler
    • 67 Day Year by Shannon Irvine
    • The Piano Paintbox Book Blog Post

    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:
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    17 分
  • 095: The Intersection of Piano and Organ with Kelsey Berg

    095: The Intersection of Piano and Organ with Kelsey Berg
    2025/12/05
    Kelsey Berg brings a fascinating perspective to the worlds of piano and organ. With roles spanning church music, university teaching, and private instruction, she shares how her unexpected transition from piano to organ opened a new musical path. In this episode, she explores the key differences between the instruments, the challenges of technique and registration, the realities of practicing without an organ at home, and how injury-preventive training shaped her approach to healthy playing.
    • Kelsey shared a brief overview of her background as multifaceted organist and music teacher.
    • How she switched from playing the piano after unexpectedly taking a church organ job.
    • She explained why the myth “piano players can automatically play organ” is false.
    • Kelsey how the organ’s sound production differs from the piano.
    • How organ musicality relies on timing, articulation, phrasing, and managing silence rather than varying touch like on the piano.
    • Why practicing organ music at the piano improves musical shaping.
    • The challenge of accessing instruments, since organists depend on churches for practice time.
    • How to approach churches or universities politely to request practice access.
    • She explained why the organ is not a dying art.
    • Kelsey highlighted that there are more organ jobs than organists.
    • She encouraged pianists to consider the field for stable employment.
    • How studying injury-preventive technique at the Lister-Sink Institute transformed her playing and resolved pain from overuse.
    • Common technique misconceptions, including misunderstanding anatomy and finger independence.

    Links Mentioned
    • Kelsey's Instagram page:@kelseymberg
    • Kelsey's Facebook profile:Kelsey Berg
    • Kelsey's YouTube page:www.youtube.com/@kelseyberg3278

    Today's Guest Praised by Cleveland Classical for her “subtlety, depth, and affect” in performance, Kelsey Berg is a multifaceted organist, music theorist, and teacher. She currently serves as the Assistant Organist-Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Akron, OH. Kelsey is also a Guest Lecturer in Organ at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), where she teaches secondary organ lessons to both graduate and undergraduate students, as well as applied organ at Case Western Reserve University as part of the Joint Music Program. Kelsey maintains a private piano and organ studio, with students of all levels. Kelsey recently graduated with a Doctor of Musical of Arts in Organ Performance from CIM, studying with Professor Todd Wilson. At CIM, she was the 2023 recipient of the Heinrich Scholarship in organ. Kelsey received both a Master of Music in Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Mercer University. She also attended Salem College, receiving both a Certificate in Injury Preventive Keyboard Technique and a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy with an Emphasis in Injury Preventive Keyboard Technique. At Salem, Kelsey was awarded the Bright and Annie Lee Fitzgerald Sink Award for Excellence in Piano. She has studied organ with Dr. Jack Mitchener and Dr. John Cummins, and has studied piano with Dr. Ian Altman and Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink. Kelsey is a member of the Association of Anglican Musicians, the Society of Women Organists, and is Sub-Dean of the Cleveland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. 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...
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    38 分
  • 094: From Piano Teacher to Novelist with Jerald Simon

    094: From Piano Teacher to Novelist with Jerald Simon
    2025/11/28
    Jerald Simon’s creativity knows no bounds—from composing hundreds of piano pieces to writing motivational poetry and now fiction. In this episode, he shares how his debut novel The Musical Realm brings music to life through an imaginative fantasy world. Jerald also offers valuable insights into self-publishing, branding, and marketing for teachers and creatives who want to share their work with the world.
    • Jerald shared his journey from piano teacher and composer to author and entrepreneur.
    • How his company, Music Motivation®, helps students learn theory, improvisation, and composition through a practical, creative approach.
    • He shared about his new book, The Musical Realm, as his first full-length fictional novel.
    • He discussed his creative process, explaining how he outlines all five books in advance.
    • The challenges and rewards of self-publishing, including handling editing and cover design.
    • The importance of marketing and retaining rights as an independent author.
    • Jerald discussed his marketing strategies, including sending out 500–1,000 review copies, using press releases, and building grassroots engagement before paid ads.
    • How branding, consistency, and niche focus help authors and teachers stand out.
    • He encouraged teachers and creators to “think like a business”.

    Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners
    • Enjoy 15% off any purchase fromMusic Motivation®for life using the discount codeTOPMUSIC, which can be used multiple times on any product.

    Links Mentioned
    • Jerald's website:Music Motivation®
    • Jerald's YouTube channel:YouTube.com/jeraldsimon
    • Jerald's book:The Musical Realm (Amazon link)

    Today's Guest Jerald Simon is the founder of Music Motivation® and focuses on helping piano students and piano teachers learn music theory, improvisation, and composition. He refers to these areas as: Theory Therapy, Innovative Improvisation, and Creative Composition. Simon is an author and composer and has written 29 music books featuring almost 400 original compositions, 14 albums, three motivational poetry books featuring over 400 original poems, and is the creator of the best-selling Cool Songs Series, the best-selling Essential Piano Exercises Series and Essential Piano Lessons for piano students and also Essential Piano Teachers for piano teachers. 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
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    50 分
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