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This podcast is an enriching resource designed specifically for piano teachers and music educators working with out-of-the-box students: students with disabilities, physical or learning differences, gifted and 2-E learners and neurodivergent students. Each episode delves into innovative teaching strategies, offering insights and practical solutions that promote creativity, inclusivity, and approaches teaching from a positive and student-first environment.
Pedagogue, researcher and music educator Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart will demystify topics such as technique, communication, piano methods, understanding behaviors, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and much more- all with a focus on encouraging teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students and inspiring them to embrace new ideas and cultivate the musical potential of every learner.
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26- Purposeful Teaching, Joy-filled Lessons and Building Lifelong Musicians with Dr. Christina Mathis
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May 04, 2026 |
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25- Awareness, Acceptance and Accessibility in The Music Studio with Tara
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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24- Preparing Students for Recitals and Adjudicated Events (without losing the joy)
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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23- Boundaries with Heart: Using Proactive Teaching to Create a Positive Lesson Environment
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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22- Decoding Dyslexia with Dr. Olivia Colomaio, part 2
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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21- Decoding Dyslexia with Dr. Olivia Colomaio, part 1
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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20- What Worked For My Studio in 2025
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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19- Teacher Questions: Grace over Grind and Neurodiversity in Music Lessons
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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18- Lessons from Gifted/Neurodivergent Students about Flexibility, Stickers, Lunch, and Kindness
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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17- Practical Strategies For Navigating the Holidays in a Neurodivergent Studio
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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16- From Solo Project To Partnership: Chat with Elizabeth and Tara
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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15- Label vs. Student: Intake, Assessment and Diagnosis for Neurodivergent Students with Tara Mock
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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14- ADHD at the Piano: Myths, Methods, and Mozart
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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13- The Wide Spectrum of Autism: Beyond the Myths
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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12- Teaching Beyond Assumptions and Neuro-Spicy Takes on Neurodiversity with Tara Mock
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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11- New series: Deconstructing Misconceptions of Gifted/Neurodivergent Learners
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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10- Summer Series: Planning to Pivot- Adapting in Music Lessons for Neurodivergent Students
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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09- Summer Series: Popping Bubbles, Swatting Flies, and Creative Approaches for Coordination/Finger Control
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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08- Summer Series: Navigating Student Overwhelm/Meltdowns in Music Lessons
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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07- Summer Series: Squirrel! Teaching Students with Short Attention Spans
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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06- Summer Series: Creative Communication for Students with Speech/Language Delays
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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05- Balancing Fun and Routine: Summer in the Adaptive Music Studio
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May 19, 2025 |
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04- Beyond the Curved Finger: Rethinking Piano Technique, part 2
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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03- Beyond the Curved Finger: Rethinking Piano Technique for Neurodivergent Students
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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02- Adapting to Individual Learners with Lesson Pacing Strategies
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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01- Embracing Change: The Art of Adaptive Piano Teaching
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Feb 03, 2025 |