Oclef Interviews | EP15: Judith Jain - On developing a pre-college music school

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In this episode we talk with Judith Jain who is the Founder and Executive Director of the New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy.

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Oclef Interviews | EP15: Judith Jain - On developing a pre-college music school

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published 8 years ago

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In this episode we talk with Judith Jain who is the Founder and Executive Director of the New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy.

135 episodes

#School Education #Music #Childdevelopment #K12 #Lessons #Musiceducation #Piano #Pianoteacher #Julian Toha #Podcasting Education

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This is a great episode to share with a piano teacher friend. Push Back. It's simple, yet powerful. Don't avoid confrontation with a parent - especially if what you are pushing back on something that is in the best interest of their child. Parents want the best for their kids, but sometimes they don't realize how to think or behave - they are usually new to learning piano, just like their child. Be you, Be what that child needs. The tortoise always wins, Julian Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oclef/…

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Today's podcast goes into the challenging world of how we as teachers help our students navigate more than just their troubles and anxieties from learning. If you want your story or question on an upcoming episode - visit www.oclef.com/podcast and leave your story or question. The tortoise always wins, Julian…

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Oclef Daily: EP86 - Small Wins 3:12

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Trying a different format. Share it if you love it. The Tortoise always wins, Julian

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Oclef Daily: EP84 - Educate Parents on the Value of Piano 7:39

7 years ago7:39

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