Best Amy Chaplin Podcasts (2024)

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Presenting Tips with Amy Chaplin 31:55

3d 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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Snapshot 024 - Ann Lemke 14:22

1d ago14:22

14:22

Welcome back! We’re doing a special series on the podcast this summer called Studio Snapshots. Rather than the in-depth, process-oriented interviews you’re used to hearing, these rapid-fire interviews give us a glimpse in a guest’s studio at a moment in time. They’re part reflection, part anticipation of the future, and fully a celebration of where…

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125 - RETREAT Teacher Talk with Michelle, Jeanine, Trudi, Mary, Krysta, & Becky 28:34

2d ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, Amy chats with six teachers who attended the 2024 Piano Pantry Retreat. You’ll hear the best of what they took away from the retreat. Guest include Michelle Miller, a teacher from Ohio; Jeanine Skinner, a teacher from North Carolina; Trudi Norman, Mary Majerus, and Becky Barber, all from Georgia; and Krysta Hawkley, from Amy’s home…

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124 - Clean up Your Contacts 8:45

10d ago8:45

8:45

When was the last time you cleaned out your digital contacts? Have you ever cleaned it out? Whether you use Google or Apple’s iCloud Contacts, the process is the same. In this episode, you’ll get some tips on how to switch contacts managers including how to use Google Contacts on an iPhone, and steps for cleaning out your contacts. Transcript Find …

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A week in the life 46:38

10d 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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123 - Spotify Playlists: 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do 7:51

16d ago7:51

7:51

Gear up for your summertime listening and learn how to utilize more Spotify features. Here are five things that you likely didn’t know you could do with Spotify playlists. I’ve been using Spotify for as long as I can remember, and these things took a while for me to discover. Some are features I stumbled upon randomly, and some were functions I des…

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Questions for all teachers to ponder 18:09

18d 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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148 - Andrea Miller on Weekend Launch Plan for a New Music Studio [REBROADCAST] 6:54

22d ago6:54

6:54

Today’s episode was prompted by questions I get from newly-graduated or soon-to-be graduated music majors who are just getting ready to launch their studios and want to know how to get started from nothing. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode148. Applications for the 2024 Studio Launch Gr…

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122 - Your Annual Website Update 8:46

23d ago8:46

8:46

Three questions to ask yourself when going through your annual studio website update. Whether you’re just making small tweaks to keep it fresh or doing a complete overhaul, these three items are always important to consider. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Items Mentioned and Other Related Content…

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

25d 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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121 - Purging Your “Idea” Clutter 9:43

1M ago9:43

9:43

It’s time to purge one aspect of your digital life, and that’s “idea” clutter. Idea clutter is all of those cool ideas you’ve seen or heard about on the internet that you’ve saved here and there and everywhere! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode121 --- Send in a voice…

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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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147 - Jeremy Eikenberry on Taking Parental Leave [REBROADCAST] 27:45

1M ago27:45

27:45

My conversation today is the second in a set of two interviews from first-time parents talking about how they planned for parental leave. In both, the episode with Renee Shaw Nutwell and today’s episode with Jeremy Eikenberry, we talk about the goals these teachers had for their students and studios during their leave, how they attempted to plan fo…

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120 - A New Teacher's Journey with Gretchen Steffen 20:42

1M ago20:42

20:42

In this episode, Amy chats with Gretchen Steffen, a stay-at-home-mom who teaches 15 students two nights a week. Gretchen shares her journey through her first three years of piano teaching. She has some great advice for anyone who is interested in getting started teaching but perhaps feeling inadequate in their own skills or unsure of whether it’s t…

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

1M 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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146 - 2024 Q1 Recap with Cindy Hsu 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Summary It’s time for another quarterly check-in! Today I’m joined by Cindy Hsu, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Music Studio Startup and we’re talking about our (very full!) Q1 and what we’re looking forward to in Q2. A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at MusicStudioStartup.com/episode146. A full tr…

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119 - Tap & Grow: Free Community-Based Marketing 12:05

1M ago12:05

12:05

Seven ways you can connect with and tap into your local community to promote awareness and, in turn, grow your business.Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode119 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piano-pantry-podcast/message…

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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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118 - Recital Programming Considerations 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

While it could be easy to just layer students into a recital program based on the order of age or repertoire difficulty, it may not result in a pleasing experience. Crafting a program that is positive for students, the audience, and yourself as a teacher (a.k.a. recital stage manager) requires a lot more thought, attention, and careful consideratio…

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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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145 - Erin Parkes on Managing a Non-Profit Music Studio 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

Today we’re talking about all things non-profit management. My guest, Erin Parkes, founder of the Lotus Centre shares so many insights from her experiences working with a board of directors, crafting effective messaging for different stakeholders, managing a budget, and even dealing with burnout. All while keeping the mission of her organization fr…

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117 - Embracing Micro and Macro Adjustments in Your Studio 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

Your business is a living, breathing thing with the beautiful ability to be flexible and evolve with culture, client needs, and/or personal life. Sometimes, changes and adjustments are needed at the micro level and sometimes at the macro level. In this episode, we’ll explore what that could be like for your studio and also hear about some of the ad…

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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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116 - The Case for Your No Makeup Policy 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

If you’ve ever experienced emotional labor determining makeup lesson policies in your studio, today’s episode will provide a little therapy. Australian-based piano teacher Samantha Coates invites a perspective that paints a vivid picture of why a no-makeup policy is absolutely reasonable. (This episode is a replay of Episode 066 - Samantha Coates o…

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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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144 - Amy Chaplin on How to Submit Winning Conference Proposals 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

With the MTNA conference in March, I guess you could say I’ve been on a conference kick. We talked about Networking with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair in Episode 141, I shared my takeaways from MTNA in Episode 142, and then last week I did a live Networking Debrief workshop with a group of teachers and, together, we went through our own lists of people we…

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115 - An Alternative to Student “Evaluations” 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

Putting together formal student evaluations can be very time-consuming. If you like the idea of evaluations or progress reports but struggle with the time required to craft them, I’m here to offer an alternative solution! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode115 --- Send…

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How to stay CALM during recital season 26:28

2M 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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143 - Jennifer Foxx on Monetizing a Music Teacher Resource Website 36:05

3M ago36:05

36:05

Today I’m joined by Jennifer Foxx, a teacher who has been blogging and creating curriculum and resources for music teachers for over a decade. In our conversation, we talk about how she took the simplest route at first and started her business on Teachers Pay Teachers and has since strengthened her business by investing in platforms she owns, like …

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114 - ICYMI: Free Student “Award” Programs from MTNA 8:36

3M ago8:36

8:36

Welcome to the first-ever “ICYMI: In Case You Missed It” episode of The Piano Pantry Podcast! ICYMI episodes will feature anything from opportunities and resources I feel those in our profession should know about to items from the archives of the Piano Pantry blog that - if you’ve not been following me since 2016 - you might not know about! Today’s…

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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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142 - MTNA Takeaways + Networking Debrief Workshop 7:13

3M ago7:13

7:13

Last week I was at the MTNA National conference in Atlanta. Georgia. It was a whirlwind - as conferences usually are - and I think I’m still absorbing everything. I wanted to go over three things today: first - some personal reflections from MTNA, second - I want to share some of my business takeaways, and third - I want to invite you to a workshop…

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113 - Taking Time Off: The Tradeoff 11:02

3M ago11:02

11:02

Regularly scheduled downtime from teaching is important not only for us but also for our students and for maintaining a well-run business. Time off isn’t just about having unending hours to read, deep clean your freezer, or go for two-hour walks; it can also mean releasing ourselves from our normal routine to make room for other things. Find the fu…

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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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112 - Ponderings on Piano Teacher "Friends" 7:48

3M ago7:48

7:48

Ponderings on how we use the term “friend” within the context of our relationships with each other in the piano teacher community Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode112 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piano-pantry-podcast/message…

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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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141 - Stephanie Bonte-Lebair on Business Networking the Not Obnoxious Way 43:28

3M ago43:28

43:28

In my original interview with Stephanie, she talked about the role business networking played in the marketing of her business and she talked about it with such intentionality that I knew I wanted to learn more. So today we’re talking about everything, from how to choose events to network at, how to prepare, how Stephanie makes the most of her time…

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111 - Conferencing Small and Large 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

Opportunities for independent teachers to get conference-type professional development in both large and small-scale formats, including the pros and cons of each setting. Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode111 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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Alternatives to Zoom for Online Lessons 14:14

3M 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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140 - Stephanie Bonte-Lebair on Rebranding a Voice Studio to Attract a More Profitable Niche [REBROADCAST] 37:21

4M ago37:21

37:21

Today’s conversation with Stephanie Bonte-Lebair is a rebroadcast of an early episode of Music Studio Startup that has always been a fan favorite. Stephanie is a classically-trained opera singer turned voice/presentation/sales coach. This interview blurs the line between an entrepreneurial music teacher sharing the evolution of her voice studio and…

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