Best Samantha Sande Podcasts (2024)

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Karen Morris | The Journey of Jaw Reconstruction Success 22:51

4d ago22:51

22:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Karen Morris, a Licensed Massage Therapist at A Karen Touch and long term jaw pain sufferer based in Virginia, USA . Karen successfully completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course in November 2023 and has since had Jaw Reconstruction…

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23 The Way to Engage Parents (w/ Barbie Wong) 46:22

9d ago46:22

46:22

How do you help parents motivate their children to practice? Is there such a thing as a parent who is too involved? Should parents sit in on lessons? Barbie Wong joins us to discuss how to educate and engage parents so their children will thrive in piano lessons! Lots of great tips and stories in this episode! 10 Ways to Inspire Kids to Make Music …

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22 The Way Mnemonics Don't Work (w/ Samantha Coates) 37:55

23d ago37:55

37:55

Every Good Boy Deserves . . . ? We’re all familiar with these sayings, but maybe every good teacher should think about the usefulness of mnemonic devices for reading music. Samantha Coates is here to explain and demonstrate how these traditional teaching tools are confusing and a waste of time! Samantha Coates is an internationally regarded piano p…

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Stop Waiting for Happiness 11:17

28d ago11:17

11:17

Is your happiness attached to a milestone? What if you never reach that milestone? Learn to be happy in whatever state you are.

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21 The Way to Spark Motivation (w/ Amy Immerman) 45:12

1M ago45:12

45:12

Amy Immerman, Founder of Cincinnati Music Academy (a school that she helped grow to 750 students), joins the show to discuss motivation! Is it our job to motivate students? How can we help spark motivation? How can parental involvement help? We both talk about our own practicing and motivation growing up. Amy describes some engaging practice games,…

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Dana Lesperance RMT | A Whole Body Approach to Treating TMJ Dysfunction 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Dana Lesperance, a Registered Massage Therapist in Canada who successfully completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course in March 2024. Dana is currently practicing at the Great Lakes Chiropractic, in Ontario, Canada and is hugely passionate abo…

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20 The Way to Count ... or Not! 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

Prompted by a lively discussion in the Facebook Group Piano Teacher Central, I decided to host a live debate on YouTube! This is the recording of our “debate” on counting. The teachers who joined me were Mike Langer, Brian Lotter, Jeff Millis, Val Muller, Harrison Richter, and Jordan Thomas. It was a very thought-provoking discussion where we discu…

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19 The Way to Master a Multi-Teacher Studio pt 2 (w/ Jordan Thomas) 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

This is the second of a two-part interview. In the last episode, Jordan interviewed me about teacher pay, asking me about fair rates, negotiating, benefits, living wage, tuition rates, and teacher raises. In this second episode, Jordan asks me about other aspects of running a studio such as: What do you look for when hiring a teacher? Do you train …

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18 The Way to Master a Multi-Teacher Studio pt 1 (w/ Jordan Thomas) 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

To shake things up, our guest, Jordan Thomas, interviews Clinton! It all started with Jordan’s FaceBook post in Piano Teacher Central about the feasibility of a multi-teacher studio business model as opposed to a solo studio. Jordan is a solo teacher and has been considering expanding, but has questions about how to make it work. I answered some of…

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17 The Way Forward: Setting Expectations in Piano Lessons (w/ Jake McHugh) 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

Jake posted in the group “Piano Teacher Central” on Facebook about setting expectations for piano students in his studio. It was quite the lively discussion as there were strong and varying views on what kind of standards we should set, and what we should do if students don’t meet those expectations. Despite Jake being fairly new to piano teaching,…

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Shauna Sharples | Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course 30:51

3M ago30:51

30:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Shauna Sharples, from Hada Beauty & Massage an incredible Facialist and Massage Therapist in NSW, Australia who completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course in November 2023. Shauna shares with us how she found herself specialising in TMJ Dysfu…

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16 The Way to Flow is to Play Slow (w/ Pablo Martinez) 43:49

4M ago43:49

43:49

After I posted in the Piano Teacher Central Facebook group saying “slow, slow, slow to keep the flow, flow, flow,” Pablo Martinez shared it in his Instagram to his followers because he was just thinking the same thing! We linked up in this episode to share stories and ideas on effective practicing. We learn about Pablo’s journey and how he had to r…

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15 The Way to Sustain Summer Income 34:38

4M ago34:38

34:38

Do your students want to take the summer off or want fewer lessons, resulting in reduced income for you? It can be frustrating, stressful, and depressing to have to struggle for income in the summer when your students drop off or take breaks. Don’t worry, The Piano Sensei Way has solved this problem! Not only can you maintain your income in the sum…

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14 The Way to Make Studio Music Videos (w/ Mikey Ashmore) 39:21

5M ago39:21

39:21

I was so impressed when I watched Mikey Ashmore’s students in a studio music video he posted on Facebook this past Halloween. I contacted him and he agreed to come on the show to talk about how he came up with this idea and how he pulled it off! You’ve got to see this video and listen to my interview with him, it’s so fun! He walks us through the s…

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January Highs | gratitude journal 23:58

5M ago23:58

23:58

As I share the little things that brought me joy in the past month, I hope your eyes are also opened to the little things that you take for granted every single day.

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13 The Way to Teach Theory Classes (w/ Glory St. Germain) 45:12

5M ago45:12

45:12

Teaching theory is a must . . . and it’s even better in groups! It’s more fun, students get social activity, they gain encouragement and support from their peers, and you can increase your income! Based on the Cooperative Learning Theory, students learn faster in small groups. You can also maximize your effectiveness by teaching several students al…

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12 The Way to Make Scales Easier (w/ Zac Adamson) 41:06

5M ago41:06

41:06

Is there only one way to finger scales? Do C, G, D, A, and E always start with left hand 54321? Zac Adamson says “no!” We discuss alternate scale fingerings and how they can help students (and you!) play with more natural ease and flow. During this episode, he demonstrates specific scales and their alternative fingerings on his piano and I try them…

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Leaping into 2024 13:52

6M ago13:52

13:52

Happy new year everyone x. Today I talk about taking leaps of faith and doing things even when we don't have all the details.

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BONUS: Clinton interviewed on Ultimate Music Teachers Podcast 27:55

6M ago27:55

27:55

This is my recent interview on the Ultimate Music Teachers Productivity and Profitability Podcast with host Glory St. Germain! Topics include: my various roles as a music educator, improvisation, enforcing policies, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, how to make lessons engaging, retention, performance anxiety, and more! Glory's podcast Clinton's podcast…

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10 The Way to Be Confident in Your Policies (w/ Tiffani Smith) 52:54

6M ago52:54

52:54

Tiffani is back by popular demand! We talk about being confident in your policies in order to protect your business, produce efficiency, and increase satisfaction! We both share examples and stories of how confident policies helped our studios. We discuss many tips on how to be confident including: explaining the protection, efficiency, and satisfa…

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09 The Way to Teach Beginners with No Book (w/ Tim Topham) 39:40

7M ago39:40

39:40

Tim Topham, internationally recognized leader in music education and founder of Top Music, joins the show to talk about his approach to delay method books and reading in order to focus on creativity and musicality first! Tim says, “Why don’t we leave the method books alone for a few weeks and do improvisation, creativity, musicality, and skill trai…

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Kallee Hulings EFDA | Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course 19:00

7M ago19:00

19:00

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Kallee Hulings, an incredible Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Arizona, USA who completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course earlier this year. Kallee shares with us what she liked most about the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified O…

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08 The Way Creativity Cultivates Connection (w/ Christopher Oill) 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

Christopher Oill joins the show to talk about creativity, composition, connecting to students, and how to balance structure with freedom. Using creative things like improvisation and storytelling can help you connect with students on a personal level, strengthening your relationships and, therefore, increasing student retention and engagement! Chri…

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07 The Way Flat Rate Tuition Minimizes Stress 26:16

8M ago26:16

26:16

Rescheduled lessons, cancellations, and students who want to take the summer off, oh my! Don’t you want to reduce your stress so you can focus on teaching? Having a flat rate tuition with no makeups lessons makes everything easier on students, parents, and you, the teacher! In this episode, I walk you through the details on how to institute a flat …

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06 The Way to Teach Piano is to Teach Practicing (w/ Michael Richey) 45:37

8M ago45:37

45:37

Do your students practice? Do they know how to practice? Are you sure they're doing it effectively and efficiently? In this episode I talk with Michael Richey of the Tennessee Music Academy about how the main goal of a piano lesson is to teach a student how to practice! We talk about introducing a piece, beginners, transfer students, motivation, st…

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05 The Way to Get More Students From Your Website 17:55

9M ago17:55

17:55

Is your Website working to get you more students? In this episode, we discuss some important tips to make sure you’re including and excluding the right things! The goal of your website is not to impress people with your credentials, talk about your policies and pricing, or get them to follow you on social media. The goal is to get them to contact y…

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04 The Way Movement Unlocks Musicality (w/ David Frego) 48:17

9M ago48:17

48:17

In this episode, I talk with David Frego about the Dalcroze Eurhythmics philosophy. David has many years experience teaching piano and music, incorporating Eurhythmics. He is a Master Teaching Artist with the American Eurhythmics Society and leads teacher training sessions all over the world. We discuss the history of Dalcroze, the philosophy, the …

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03 The Way to Do Away With Makeup Lessons (w/ Tiffani Smith) 42:49

10M ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, I talk with Tiffani Smith about makeup lessons and how to not have to do them! With 36 years of teaching experience and running a music school with multiple teachers and staff, Tiffani shares her insights and strategies to help piano teachers who struggle with trying to accommodate rescheduling requests. I get it. We are kind, comp…

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02 The Way to Teach Beginning Improv - 5 Tips 33:01

10M ago33:01

33:01

In this episode we talk about the benefits of improvisation and why every musician should improvise, even from the very beginning! Even if you're a teacher who doesn't really improvise, you can still teach it! We go over the 5 tips: start now start easy just use black keys go back & forth, "my turn/your turn" use accompaniments I play examples so y…

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01 The Way to Teach Better is to Keep Learning 26:01

11M ago26:01

26:01

How do you improve your teaching and business? Professional Development! Sounds boring, but it's actually fun! In this episode, we talk about the many benefits of attending conferences: Get teaching ideas Learn how to run your business more effectively Travel Network Make new friends Watch great teaching demonstrations Shop for sheet music Listen t…

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00 The Piano Sensei Way Trailer 5:16

11M ago5:16

5:16

Welcome to The Piano Sensei Way! I help you master the art of running an effective piano teaching studio! In this preview, I talk about the two main focuses: teaching piano running your teaching businessBy Clinton Pratt

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Luke Norris | Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course 25:09

12M ago25:09

25:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Remedial Massage Therapist, Luke Norris from Harmony Bodywork in the USA about the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course. Luke shares with us why he chose the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course, what he liked best about the cou…

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Show love to the living 6:42

1y ago6:42

6:42

It's easy to show love to those we have lost but what about those still here with us? "Life is short" means living your life to the fullest, but it also means showing love to those with us now because we could lose them at any time. Give them flowers while they can still smell them. Life is hard, everyone deserves to know that they matter.…

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Setting Boundaries for Healthier Relationships 7:56

1y ago7:56

7:56

I grew up believing that boundaries were a negative thing. As I grow older, I see setting boundaries as one of the first steps to healthier relationships in a romantic, friendly, and professional context.

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2022 in Review | Re-Alliance Radio with Sarah Queblatin, Jerry Kudakwashe, Samantha Koches, Bemeriki Bisimwa Dusabe, Noah Ssempijja, Bee Rowan, and Paulinho Muzaliwa 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

As we look at the changes to our world in the past year, we can see that regeneration is needed now more than ever. In a world challenged by war, the increasing cost of living, and the worsening effects of the climate and nature crises, it has been an immensely challenging year for grassroots regenerative groups. And yet amidst these challenges, Re…

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Resolutions that matter 7:15

1+ y ago7:15

7:15

Almost all of our resolutions usually relate to career/money, but is that all there is to life? Let's talk about it.

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Do not be unequally yoked 7:35

1+ y ago7:35

7:35

Is love really ever enough in a relationship? I used to think so. Let's talk about it.

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Earth Restorer's Guide to Permaculture | Re-Alliance Radio with Rosemary Morrow 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

With an accredited stamp of approval from the UN's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Rosemary Morrow has re-released a fully updated version of her acclaimed book, now titled 'Earth Restorer's Guide to Permaculture'. What's changed? What does Permaculture have to offer people experiencing displacement, conflict, war, and ecological breakdown? In thi…

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Are you projecting your expectations? 8:08

1+ y ago8:08

8:08

Do you unconsciously project your own goals onto other people? Maybe you're regularly influenced by others - let's talk about it!

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Are you a good friend? 8:00

1+ y ago8:00

8:00

Friends can really affect ones mental health, and as October is mental health month, we look at a few qualities good friends should have.

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Shifting Sands: the Changing Priorities in the Humanitarian Sector | Re-Alliance Radio 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

The Humanitarian sector can seem immovable, static and rigid in the way it works, while at the same time is ever moving and ever adapting in its priorities. How can a sector such as this rapidly adapt to the worsening climate crisis? In this episode, podcast host Juliet Millican welcomes Gareth Owen, the humanitarian director of Save the Children, …

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Vulnerability 5:13

2y ago5:13

5:13

Welcome back to Gamer Girl 44 The Podcast. In today's episode, I talk about how some of our responses - intentional or otherwise - can keep people from being vulnerable.

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Stop Waiting for Motivation 8:55

2y ago8:55

8:55

What tips do you have for working when you don't feel like it?

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Catching, Storing and Using Grey Water and Rainwater in Camps and Settlements | Re-Alliance Radio with Shaher Abdullateef, Juliet Millican, and Richard Luff 45:57

2y ago45:57

45:57

A regenerative approach to camp and settlement design goes beyond the sustainable lens recommended in the Sphere guidelines. It aims to create an abundance of health and well-being of all inhabitants, while ensuring any interventions have a positive impact on the land they are settled in, and biodiversity. This includes managing water and water dis…

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Social Anxiety vs Shyness 12:46

2y ago12:46

12:46

Ever wondered if you have social anxiety or are just shy? In this episode, I did a little research on the matter and also shared my personal experiences. Let's talk about it!

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Loving Through the Pain 8:02

2y ago8:02

8:02

Do you ever find yourself thinking your love can be enough to solve somebody's problems? Let's talk about it. Listen to my latest spoken word Abyss by streaming on Audiomack https://audiomack.com/Samantha116/song/abyss Or download https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/259119/abyss-prod-by-echorino

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Haley Manulak | TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course Case Study 7:04

2y ago7:04

7:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to RMT, Hayley Manulak in Canada about her case study that she recently completed for the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course assessment. Hayley shares with us details about her incredible life changing case study; the client history, the treatment and…

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Consistently Inconsistent. 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

why don't I have an upload schedule? well...

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Politics of Permaculture | Re-Alliance Radio with Terry Leahy 35:59

2y ago35:59

35:59

What can Permaculture teach us about the way we organise ourselves, politically? How can nature-inspired principles guide us in the way we govern? Join Terry Leahy, author of the book 'The Politics of Permaculture' (Pluto Press, 2021), to discuss the transformative power of Permaculture applied to social spaces. Terry Leahy is an author, Permacultu…

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The Art of Being Alone 13:06

2+ y ago13:06

13:06

We'll never be happy if we view singleness as a burden and we're always searching for a relationship. In today's episode, I talk about why I think so many people are desperate for a relationship and how we can resolve that. Listen to 'Friendship and Intimacy' by Southside Rabbi here: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3Vk…

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