Purposeful Piano Pedagogy: Thoughtful Conversations on Teaching, Calling, & Craft

By Christina

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Episodes: 53

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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:

  • Piano pedagogy & teaching philosophy
  • Technique, musicianship, & curriculum design
  • Teacher formation, sustainability, & burnout
  • Student-centered & humane teaching practices
  • Studio systems, assessment, & long-term musical growth


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.


Episode Date
PPP: E7 - Teaching for Musical Identity
Apr 20, 2026
PPP: E6 - The Emotional Climate of the Studio
Mar 23, 2026
PPP: E5 - Technique and Musicianship with Purpose
Mar 02, 2026
PPP: E4 - Purposeful Studio Systems
Feb 16, 2026
PPP: E3 - The Inner Life of the Teacher
Feb 02, 2026
PPP: E2 - What Do You Believe about Your Students?
Jan 19, 2026
PPP: E1 - What Is Purposeful Piano Pedagogy?
Jan 05, 2026
Purposeful Piano Pedagogy - Launch Episode
Dec 29, 2025
E45: Rhythm over Routine
Aug 18, 2025
E44: Reflections on What I Learned from CMA's First Year
Jul 28, 2025
E43: Advice for New Teachers
Jun 30, 2025
E42: Propaganda I'm Not Falling For: Piano Teacher Edition
Jun 16, 2025
E41: Life & Podcast Update
Jun 02, 2025
E40: The Power of What If for Music Students
Mar 31, 2025
E39: The Power of What If - How these 2 little words can transform piano lessons for any teacher
Mar 17, 2025
E38: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
Mar 03, 2025
E37: Wintering for Musicians
Jan 27, 2025
E36: My Artist's Oath
Jan 13, 2025
E35: A Musician's Advent - Love - The Ultimate Gift
Dec 23, 2024
E34: A Musician's Advent - Joy - The Joyful Proclamation of the Coming Saviour
Dec 16, 2024
E33: Musician's Advent - Harmony - Creating Harmony in Chaos
Dec 09, 2024
E32: Musician's Advent - Peace - Cultivating Stillness in Practice
Dec 02, 2024
E 31: Thanksgiving Thoughts
Nov 25, 2024
E30: Sleep and Recovery - How Rest Impacts Your Musical Performance
Nov 14, 2024
E29 - The Importance of Nutrition for Musicians
Oct 28, 2024
E28: Why Mental Wellness Is Important for Pianists
Oct 21, 2024
E27: Physical Wellness as a Pianist
Oct 14, 2024
E26: 50 Life Lessons for Musicians
Oct 03, 2024
E25: Reframing Challenges with Dr. Brian Murphy
Sep 21, 2024
E24: Creating a Balanced Life
Sep 12, 2024
E23: Ask Us Anything, Part 2
Aug 29, 2024
E22 - Ask Us Anything, Part 1
Aug 16, 2024
E21 - Why I Started Carey Music Academy
Aug 08, 2024
E20 - On Pursuing Your Calling
Aug 03, 2024
E19 - The Joys of Teaching with Tara Mock
Jul 25, 2024
E18 - Joy Driven with Dr. Cameron Jenkins
Jul 11, 2024
E17 - Adaptive Piano Teaching with Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
Jun 27, 2024
E16 - Intentional Mindfulness
Jun 20, 2024
E15 - Reflections from One Year Post-Doc: What I Learned During the Doctoral Process, Part 2
Jun 06, 2024
E14 - Reflections from One Year Post Doc: What I Learned during the Doctoral Process
May 23, 2024
E13 - This Is My Story:The Mourners Bill of Rights
Apr 29, 2024
E12 - This Is My Story: Tammy + Austin
Apr 25, 2024
E11 - This Is My Story: Donna + Jonathan
Apr 21, 2024
E10 - This Is My Story: Lori + Vincent
Apr 18, 2024
E9 - This Is My Story: Christina + Austin
Apr 14, 2024
E8 - This Is My Story: Mary + Karlye
Apr 11, 2024
E7 - This Is My Story: Susan + Ryan
Apr 08, 2024
E6 - This Is My Story: Lori + Ally
Apr 04, 2024
E5 - This Is My Story: Introduction to New Series
Mar 28, 2024
E4 - It's All Connected - Part 2
Mar 14, 2024
E3 - It's All Connected, Pt. 1
Feb 27, 2024
E2 - Good Things Coming
Jan 18, 2024
Coffee with Christina Trailer
Jan 13, 2024