Best Mtb Experience Podcasts (2024)

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Community, Not Competition with Paul Myatt 21:35

2h ago21:35

21:35

Paul Myatt is joining me today to discuss the value of community and collaboration in the teaching world. Paul Myatt is a passionate piano teacher, author, composer, and workshop presenter. Paul co-founded the 30-year-old Forte Music School network with over 8,000 UK, USA, Canada, Australia and NZ students. Through Forte and Piano Teaching Success,…

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Creative movement and ensemble recitals with Juliet Robinson 24:24

4d ago24:24

24:24

Juliet Robinson is on the podcast today and we're chatting about bringing movement into every lesson and including ensembles in recitals. Trained as a classroom music specialist having gained a 1st Class Honours degree from Trinity College of music and a PGCE at Kingston Polytechnic. Spent over 30 years then teaching in the Midhurst area in the mid…

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Presenting Tips with Amy Chaplin 31:55

11d ago31:55

31:55

Amy Chaplin joins us on the show today to talk about conferences, proposals and presentations. Amy Chaplin is a piano teacher, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She loves supporting teachers on all things related to teaching, organization, productivity, and life on the Piano Pantry blog and podcast and through her digital organization coaching serie…

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A week in the life 46:38

19d ago46:38

46:38

To celebrate the 300 episode milestone, I'm taking you on a journey through a week in my life. Hope you enjoy this different style of episode! Link to the August challenge: https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/8TFBy Nicola Cantan

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Questions for all teachers to ponder 18:09

26d ago18:09

18:09

Today I'm sharing some intriguing questions to get your brain juices flowing. Hope you enjoy these doodles for your noodle! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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How to Get The Most Out of Piano Teaching Conferences 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

If you're going to be attending a workshop, conference or other training event soon, make sure you listen to these tips! They could save you time, money and stress. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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My experience with MTB exams 32:55

1M ago32:55

32:55

A reflection on my experience with the Music Teachers Board exams and who they suit best. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Answers for parents who question games in piano lessons 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Do parents ever ask you WHY you're playing games in your piano lessons? I've got the answers! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Fun ways to prep for recital 31:28

2M ago31:28

31:28

How do we make the recital preparation process feel fun? That's the question we're unpacking today. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Alternatives for Piano Recitals 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Are you rethinking piano rectials? Here are a few alternatives you might like to try. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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My top 7 takeaways from MTNA 2024 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Sharing a few takeaways from the latest MTNA conference in Atlanta. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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What to say at the start of your recital 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Public speaking makes many people nervous and it's the last thing you want to be worrying about when you're managing all the logistics of a recital. Tune in to hear my simple formula for your welcome speech at your next student concert. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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How to stay CALM during recital season 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

Many of us are about to organise and host recitals. Let's take a moment together to breathe and keep it calm this time around. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Behind-the-Scenes at Our Silent Film Piano Festival 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

This is a bumper episode of the show where I'm sharing everything that went into our Silent Film Piano Festival, and what I might do differently in future. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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If This Were EASY What Would That Look Like? 28:19

3M ago28:19

28:19

This is the most important question I've been asking myself lately. What tools can we use to make it feel easy for the student, so that they feel confident, competent and motivated. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Music Neutrality in Music lessons 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

Do you treat all genres equally in your studio? Do your students know how you feel about the music THEY like? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Alternatives to Zoom for Online Lessons 14:14

4M ago14:14

14:14

If you don't want to use Zoom for your online lessons, what can you use instead? Here are a few ideas with pros and cons. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Teaching parents habit stacking for practice 15:08

4M ago15:08

15:08

Learn how habit stacking can help your beginner students to become steady practisers. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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6 Things to Teach Adult Music Students About Home Practice 12:22

4M ago12:22

12:22

What do adult students need to know about practice? Here are 6 things I think are essential for them to learn. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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13 (Random) Tips for Teachers 35:05

4M ago35:05

35:05

I've got 13 random pieces of advice for music teachers today. One of these could make your week! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Being Your Own Kind Teacher 11:28

5M ago11:28

11:28

If you were your own teacher...would you approve of how you teach yourself? Confused? Listen in to find out what I'm on about. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Practice for One Hand Only 22:29

5M ago22:29

22:29

What do you do when your student injures an arm/wrist/hand? We've got the answers for you today! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Mnemonics and Parent Education 13:39

5M ago13:39

13:39

Mnemonics can be a contentious issue. Here's how I handle it when parents use mnemonics at home. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Practice Notes Ideas and Tips 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

Practice notes are one of the main tools we have to communicate with students in between lessons. So how can you make them better? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Top Music Practice Mistakes to Avoid 20:23

6M ago20:23

20:23

What are the most common practice mistakes students make? And how can we help them avoid those mistakes? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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How to Improve Practice Habits in Your Studio 20:18

6M ago20:18

20:18

Do the practice habits in your studio need a refresh button? I've got some tips to help. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Finding work-life balance 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

Do you feel like you have a good balance in your life? Let's talk about strategies to improve it in this episode. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Piano Teaching Activities for When You Have 3-5 Minutes to Spare 25:49

7M ago25:49

25:49

We often suffer from a lack of time in lessons...but what about when we have a few minutes left in a lesson? What can we do that is beneficial, but also wraps up the lesson in a nice way? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Just. Do. One. Thing. 11:23

7M ago11:23

11:23

Let's solve that overwhelm. Learn about JDOT in this episode and what it can do for your mental space. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Piano teacher notes and notepapers 13:17

7M ago13:17

13:17

Take a tour of all the notes I take in my piano teaching business, both analogue and digital. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Time-saving tips for music teachers 11:10

8M ago11:10

11:10

These two time-saving tips might be just the ticket to saving you some breathing room. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Finding time for professional development 20:12

8M ago20:12

20:12

We have so much to do in our studios...but how do we find time to keep learning? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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How long is left in my piano lesson? 12:37

8M ago12:37

12:37

Have you ever been annoyed when students ask if their piano lesson is nearly over? We'll unpack that question on the show today. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Top 3 piano lesson planning mistakes 5:47

8M ago5:47

5:47

Today is a very short episode with the top 3 mistakes many teachers make when it comes to lesson planning. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Bullet Journaling for Piano Teachers 25:13

9M ago25:13

25:13

How do you organise your tasks and to-dos? Bullet journalling might be the answer if you're looking for a new system. Let's discuss how this journaling method works and what you need to get started. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Mindfulness in Piano Performing 30:10

9M ago30:10

30:10

Mindfulness techniques can be great tools to give your students to help them deal with performance nerves. Listen in for 5 simple things to try in your lessons. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Interleaved Music Teaching and Spaced Repetition Practice 15:48

9M ago15:48

15:48

Have you heard of interleaved practice? In this episode, I'll explain what it is and how to develop it into interleaved teaching. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Piano music memorisation tips 10:44

9M ago10:44

10:44

Not sure where to start when it comes to memorising piano music? This is a great place to start. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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5 Ways to Make Memorising Music Fun 15:13

10M ago15:13

15:13

How can we make memorisation not just accessible but FUN and maybe even easy for our students? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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The Hidden Benefits of Teaching Improvisation and Composition 11:02

10M ago11:02

11:02

When we teach our students to improvise and compose, they get so much out of it beyond the creative activity. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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5 Fun Ways to Teach Form 20:40

10M ago20:40

20:40

Teaching your music students about form doesn’t have to be as dull as just labelling the sections ABA. In this episode, we discuss fun and engaging ways to teach form. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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How Improvisation and Arranging Improves Music Memorisation 12:56

10M ago12:56

12:56

Can creative exercises help our students become better memorisers and performers? Let's find out. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Printing tips and tricks 13:21

10M ago13:21

13:21

Printing tips and tricks for music teachers. Let me solve your printing woes and help the whole thing go smoothly! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Breaking the Piano Memorisation Crutch in Transfer Students 15:55

11M ago15:55

15:55

What do you do when a transfer student memorises music beautifully, but can't read? Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Neurodiversity in the Piano Teaching Studio 33:11

11M ago33:11

33:11

Tune in for an overview of types of neurodivergence you might encounter in your studio and some simple advice for how to make your studio more inclusive. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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4 Emotional experiments for piano students 16:17

11M ago16:17

16:17

I've been working with my students recently to increase the emotion in their playing. Try my experiments yourself and see how it works for you! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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10 Ways to Teach Piano Students Right vs Left 26:37

11M ago26:37

26:37

Are your piano students confusing left and right hands? It’s a common issue and there are lots of fun ways to work on it, which we’ll share in this episode. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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A personal memorisation manifesto 14:18

12M ago14:18

14:18

Where do you believe memorisation sits in your studio priorities? I'm sharing my thoughts in today's show. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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Should you increase your piano teaching rates? 21:10

12M ago21:10

21:10

In this episode, we work through 8 questions to help you decide whether it’s time to raise your piano teaching rates. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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The 5|7|22 Music Memorisation Method 10:45

12M ago10:45

10:45

If you need a step-by-step way to memorise music – either for yourself or a student – this is worth a try. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan

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