Claim OwnershipBeyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock
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Quick shout-outs of solidarity for music studio teachers with Christina: your “anytime” piano teacher friend
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Today, Christina shares her account on how she spent her time in 2025. Listen in for a mix of professional, personal, and all things in between.Find an extensive number of related links and more in today's complete shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode243
Today we talk about paying attention to the power of music this holiday season, reflecting with gratitude on the role we play in this life-altering artform. Find links to support the show and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode242
Today's episode is a light-hearted reflection on the "stuff" that sometimes gets a bad reputation.Visit today's shownotes for more holiday stories, SuperFriends sign-ups, and more: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode241
Today's episode is designed to help you embrace uncertainty and encourage the process of reevaluating your Teacher Brain. Find information about the SuperFriends Community on Patreon and more in the complete shownotes for today's episode: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode240
Christina is joined by Amy Chaplin in a TWIST on her typical quarterly reflection. Today we're each sharing three things *not* working in this season of life. Be sure to tune into Episode 173 of the Piano Pantry Podcast for the partner episode to this one. Find a link to Amy's Christmas By Ear resource and more in the complete shownotes for today's episode: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode239
Christina offers a recap of messages that landed in her inbox after last week's Studio Teacher Thanksgiving event. Check out this blitz of Teacher Wisdom from the Beyond Measure audience.A lengthy list of related links can be found in today's complete shownotes. Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode238
I’ve always wondered: are we, as professional musicians, destined to be skilled, but miserable? Is this the plight of our profession? To have abilities but to be unable to appreciate them because we are forever chasing higher standards? Today Christina talks about Perfectionism: not the way society (over)uses it, but the REAL struggle of perfectionism. Find recommended links and more in the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode237
After mentioning a 30 Piece Challenge in episode 232, several listener questions kept popping up. Today, Christina takes a deeper dive into the logistics of Repertoire Challenges. For a complete list of resources mentioned, visit the shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode236.
It's an easy trap for music teachers: allowing our dedication to our work to replace the love we have for making music. Today, Christina shares an honest reflection on the importance of filling our musical wells. Listen in. Find related links and more in the shownotes for today's episode: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode235
Today's episode celebrates FIVE YEARS of Beyond Measure; seeking to reignite the passions of your Teacher Heart and all the benefits you bring to your community. Listen in... Find the complete shownotes (including all related links) at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode234
A few weeks ago, I talked a lot about the importance of time and repetition, but here's the thing: Humans are notoriously BAD at time and repetition. We’re talking today about the fact that KNOWING something and DOING it are two different things. Check out the full shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode233.
Today, I'm sharing five things from my favorite self-reflection practice: What IS working in this season of life? There's a LOT of piano teacher goodness in this one... Get links to previous episodes in this series, sign up for SuperFriends, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode232.
Today's episode concludes our four-part series on things that distract us from doing our best Teacher Work. We're examining the way we consume information, how to put it to use, and when enough is enough. Find the complete shownotes by visiting ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode231
As someone who has built a career on being "Encouraging", Christina shares an unexpected message today about why encouragement cannot be our highest value as music teachers. This episode is the third installment in a series where we look at things that commonly distract piano teachers from doing their best work. See the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode230 for the FREE download mentioned and more.
Continuing our series looking at things that distract teachers from their best work, today we examine the most common complaint of piano teachers: "My students don't practice enough".Sign up for the SuperFriends Community, listen to related episodes, and more in the full shownotes for today's episode. Find them at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode229
It's easy for Piano Teachers to get focused on the wrong things. Today we talk about a common "red herring" of running our studios.Check out the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode228
If you felt like this past summer was a struggle: in terms of enrollment, commitment, scheduling - any and all of the above - you are not alone. It is not you; it’s the state of summer. Listen in for more.Find complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode227
Today's conversation features reflections on my 2025 conversations with Janna Williamson, Elizabeth Davis-Everhart, and Diane Hidy.Find links to related episodes, the 2025 Intermediate Piano Teaching Cohort, and more in today's shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode226
As we wrap up the Summertime Conversation Series, Christina offers reflections on thoughts that have been circling her brain for weeks.
Diane Hidy joins Christina for a conversation about her super-sized musical career. Highlights from performing, teaching, blogging, and composing are all on deck for this humor-filled conversation. Check out the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode224.
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