The Creative Catchup with Owethu Makhatini and dillion s. phiri. A weekly-ish podcast series analysing creative news, events on the African continent and diaspora.
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Join illustrators Emma Carlisle and Harriet Lowther as we discuss a wide range of topics, from the humble tiny pencil to the world of sketchbooks, paints, art retreats, social media and, of course, our pets (Doughnut, Sean Connery, Cliff, Gizmo and Ruby.) Share your artistic journey with us and ask questions. Let's swap stories about the best and worst art materials we've encountered and chat about it on the Tiny Pencils Podcast.
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Concerned with the properties of Metal Music and its production and purification… Steve and Adam host the Metallurgy Podcast: analyzing the expansive world of Metal from both a casual listener and producer’s viewpoint. Tune down and tune in every other week for some heavy discussions and breakdowns.
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Myth Makers is a podcast about storytelling and being a storyteller. Join Macroverse Founders and Writer/Director Dynamic Duo Eben Matthews + Adam Martin as they explore the process and power of story, invent the future of comics, dig deep on creative and production topics and get geeky as F about the pop culture world we live in! TM + © Macroverse MultiForm LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
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Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants friendly, creative and accessible advice. I’m your host Nicola Cantan. My membership site, Vibrant Music Teaching, helps teachers all over the world to include m ...
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Questions, podcasts and going from zero to studio
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Join Nicola as she shares new resources, exciting announcements, and honest reflections on the teaching profession. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone. This week, discover new resources for piano teachers, learn about Nicola's upcoming podcast, Vivid Practice, and hear about her latest book, …
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Join me for a general catchup after my summer of conferences and some thoughts for upcoming plans. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.By Nicola Cantan
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Creative Repurposing and Recyling with Leila Viss
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I'm delighted to be joined by Leila Viss today to talk about reusing and recycling objects for games in your studio. Leila Viss generates imaginative resources for her piano studio and website. She holds Composiums, which inspire pianists to nurture their creative voice through composition and arranging. Viss is known for her innovative pedagogy an…
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Practice and Ownership with Nicole Douglas
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Today we're joined by Nicole Douglas for a fascinating discussion about practice, motivation and ownership. Nicole Douglas teaches piano near Chicago, Illinois. She previously worked in business and marketing research, and now enjoys getting to combine her love for both by consulting for music ed tech companies. Nicole is passionate about teaching …
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Uncommon Sense Truths with Christina Whitlock
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Today's guest is Christina Whitlock. We're going to be chatting about some fun hidden truths about the teaching life. Christina Whitlock, MM, NCTM, fancies herself a friend and philosopher to the piano teaching profession. Connecting primarily with audiences through the Beyond Measure Podcast, she enjoys supporting the piano teaching community in m…
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Jenny Walker is on the show today to share about her composing process. Born in Southampton, I now live in Lincolnshire where I have a successful teaching practice. I compose piano music and write songs and arrangements for my ladies; singing group. I play most genres; folk, jazz, big band key parts, popular music and classical. Find out more about…
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Creative Chaos and Dream Studio Spaces
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! In this episode we discuss our studio spaces, the challenges of working from home, and the importance of having a creative environment that feels right. And of course alongside tips for setting up a workspace we also share some unrelated stories, like booking our trips to France and Germa…
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Developing a violin method with Crystal Boyak
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Crystal Boyack is coming on the podcast today. We're discussing her creative method for violin students and what went into its development. Crystal Boyack is a leader in early childhood violin pedagogy and the best selling author of Wee Violin: Music for Young Violinists Preparatory to Twinkle. She currently teaches at the University of New Mexico’…
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Ikea Sausages and Being a Full Time Creative
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! In this episode we answer Amanda's question - Hi I am @wingingitdrawing. I have a full time job and art is my side hustle. How do I figure out how to go from a full time job to being a full time artist? Where do I even start? We chatted about how we went freelance, picture books, the red …
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Preparing Piano Teens for the Next Level with Kate Boyd
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Kate Boyd is on the show today and we're chatting about preparing teens to progress to music majors. Kate Boyd is the head of the piano area at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She regularly performs throughout the US and abroad as a soloist and chamber musician. She has a YouTube channel called “The Piano Prof” where she shares instruct…
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Community, Not Competition with Paul Myatt
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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 Funk and a Drawing Challenge in a Lighthouse (With Special Guest Frances Ives)
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! In this episode we are joined by our lovely friend Frances Ives, We talk about success, materials, desert island lighthouses, how it feels to have a creative community and Frances's brilliant Patreon, which you can join here. Thank you Frances for coming on the podcast with us! Instagram …
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Creative movement and ensemble recitals with Juliet Robinson
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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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Retreats, Residencies and How Not to Gelli Plate
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about retreats, residencies, art school, criquites, gelli plates and more. See you next week! Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you! Emma and Harriet (TPP) Things mentioned Harriet talked about Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult…
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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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Goblin Tools and WhatsApping Yourself (Productivity Tips)
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about being productive and things we use (or don't) to help us stay on track. A little interruption from dogs barking and a wasp - enjoy! See you next week! Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you! Emma and Harriet (TPP) …
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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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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week we're having a good old catch up and hearing all about eachothers weeks. There's a little bit more Tim Holtz chat, another shout out to Elaine at Studio 1850 and The Bookmark Project. See you next week! Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Lov…
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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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Ralfy Rabbit and Inky Swatches (With Special Guest Emily Mackenzie)
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! In this episode we are joined by the incredible Emily Mackenzie to celebrate publication day of her new book - HELP! Ralfy Rabbit and the Great Library Rescue. Please do get in touch with your local bookshop to buy a copy or find it here. We chat about books, publishing, self employed lif…
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Doing Instagram “Right” and a Box of Girl Scout Cookies (Social Media pt2)
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two-part social media series, and to confuse you, we've switched the order of these episodes; if you haven't already, you might want to go listen to the other episode. In this episode, we chat about the social media fear, creating a community and getting back to messages. We hop…
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How to Get The Most Out of Piano Teaching Conferences
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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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Funny Whippets and the Importance of a Mailing List (Social Media pt1)
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two part-er on social media and just to confuse you we've switched the order of these episodes but we jumped in quite hard with the first one and thought actually this is a softer start. Our top takeaways - Set up your name on all platforms - Choose a name / handle which is easy…
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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
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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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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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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our first full-length episode, which is a little chat about ASMR, banana bread, and materials. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and messages about the teaser we put out. We've been recording some more episodes for you, but please do get in touch with any questions, and we'll have a Q&A episode coming up…
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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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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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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the podcast, everyone! Here is a very short intro from us, Harriet Lowther and Emma Carlisle, whilst we jump in headfirst and try to figure out how to start a podcast. Hit subscribe to get the latest episode when it launches. We'll be chatting about pencils, creative stuff, social media, marketing, running a busin…
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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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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
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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?
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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 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 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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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