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Purposeful Piano Pedagogy is a podcast for piano teachers, piano pedagogy students, & music educators who want to teach with intention, integrity, and care.
Hosted by an experienced piano pedagogue and teacher educator, this podcast explores piano teaching as formational work - examining the deeper questions behind technique, curriculum, assessment, studio culture, and teacher identity. Through reflective conversations and practical insight, episodes engage the intersections of teaching, calling, & craft asking not only how to teach piano, but why.
Topics include:
Some episodes are philosophical. Others are rooted in real studio practice. All are guided by the conviction that piano teaching is never neutral —& that every pedagogical choice shapes both the student & the teacher.
Purposeful Piano Pedagogy is for independent piano teachers, collegiate instructors, & pedagogy students who are seeking clarity, depth, and longevity in their teaching.
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PPP: E7 - Teaching for Musical Identity
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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PPP: E6 - The Emotional Climate of the Studio
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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PPP: E5 - Technique and Musicianship with Purpose
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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PPP: E4 - Purposeful Studio Systems
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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PPP: E3 - The Inner Life of the Teacher
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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PPP: E2 - What Do You Believe about Your Students?
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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PPP: E1 - What Is Purposeful Piano Pedagogy?
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Purposeful Piano Pedagogy - Launch Episode
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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E45: Rhythm over Routine
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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E44: Reflections on What I Learned from CMA's First Year
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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E43: Advice for New Teachers
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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E42: Propaganda I'm Not Falling For: Piano Teacher Edition
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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E41: Life & Podcast Update
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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E40: The Power of What If for Music Students
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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E39: The Power of What If - How these 2 little words can transform piano lessons for any teacher
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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E38: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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E37: Wintering for Musicians
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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E36: My Artist's Oath
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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E35: A Musician's Advent - Love - The Ultimate Gift
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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E34: A Musician's Advent - Joy - The Joyful Proclamation of the Coming Saviour
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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E33: Musician's Advent - Harmony - Creating Harmony in Chaos
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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E32: Musician's Advent - Peace - Cultivating Stillness in Practice
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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E 31: Thanksgiving Thoughts
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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E30: Sleep and Recovery - How Rest Impacts Your Musical Performance
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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E29 - The Importance of Nutrition for Musicians
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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E28: Why Mental Wellness Is Important for Pianists
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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E27: Physical Wellness as a Pianist
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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E26: 50 Life Lessons for Musicians
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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E25: Reframing Challenges with Dr. Brian Murphy
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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E24: Creating a Balanced Life
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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E23: Ask Us Anything, Part 2
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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E22 - Ask Us Anything, Part 1
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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E21 - Why I Started Carey Music Academy
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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E20 - On Pursuing Your Calling
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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E19 - The Joys of Teaching with Tara Mock
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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E18 - Joy Driven with Dr. Cameron Jenkins
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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E17 - Adaptive Piano Teaching with Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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E16 - Intentional Mindfulness
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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E15 - Reflections from One Year Post-Doc: What I Learned During the Doctoral Process, Part 2
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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E14 - Reflections from One Year Post Doc: What I Learned during the Doctoral Process
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May 23, 2024 |
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E13 - This Is My Story:The Mourners Bill of Rights
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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E12 - This Is My Story: Tammy + Austin
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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E11 - This Is My Story: Donna + Jonathan
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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E10 - This Is My Story: Lori + Vincent
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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E9 - This Is My Story: Christina + Austin
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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E8 - This Is My Story: Mary + Karlye
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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E7 - This Is My Story: Susan + Ryan
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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E6 - This Is My Story: Lori + Ally
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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E5 - This Is My Story: Introduction to New Series
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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E4 - It's All Connected - Part 2
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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E3 - It's All Connected, Pt. 1
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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E2 - Good Things Coming
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Coffee with Christina Trailer
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Jan 13, 2024 |