Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons.

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons.


Latest Episodes

PPP 354: No Book Beginners with author, Tim Topham
November 06, 2023

In today's episode, author and international teacher of piano teachers, Tim Topham shares his approach to music learning in his new book, "No Book Beginners". Rather than stifling your piano kid's en

PPP 353: What to do when you don't practice
October 16, 2023

Listen to today's episode to hear my suggestions for what you and your piano kid can do about your piano lesson when you've gone the whole week without spending time at your own piano. Learn more at w

PPP 352: What to Expect in the First Year of Piano Lessons
October 02, 2023

Welcome new Piano Parents! If you and your piano kid are new to the wonderful world of piano lessons, you may be wondering what kinds of things they will be learning during this first year. Today's ep

PPP 351: The Value of Reading to Your Piano Kids with Author, Vicky Weber
September 18, 2023

Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for childrens literature. All her current titles are based on her background in music education or her heritage. While she has taught

PPP 350: 10 Ways to Scare Your Piano Teacher
September 11, 2023

'Tis the season for all things orange, yellow, brown, and a little scary. Today's list offers ten things that are likely to scare your piano teacher. Some are silly and some are serious, but all are t

PPP 333: Summer Reading
May 15, 2023

Summertime is a great time to take a much-deserved break! It’s also a great time to catch up on reading or, at least maintain your reading capabilities. The same tactics that help new readers to read

PPP 332: Leveling Up from Accidentals to Key Signatures
May 08, 2023

Making the jump from accidentals which mark each note that needs to be altered to key signatures placed at the beginning of each staff can be difficult for some students. Learn how you can help your p

PPP 331: Technique is a tool that serves performance with Ken Thompson
May 01, 2023

In todays show, Ken Thompson shares valuable insight into piano technique. Technique is a tool that serves performance. If you use the tool in performance, you are able to be free musically, to exp

PPP 330: Ten Things for the Day of the Recital
April 24, 2023

Keep this list handy for any time your piano kid participates in a studio recital or piano event. These are wonderful things you can do to make this important day as stress-free and calm for your pian

PPP 329: Spring Cleaning Our Music Bags
April 17, 2023

I am amazed at the things students collect in their music bags. Ive seen everything from books and music that was completed long ago to old theory tests and worksheets to candy wrappers from my prize