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 a 1-line recap of the last 50 episodes. (For a 1-line summary of the first 200 episodes, check out Episode 200!)
Today we continue our look at outside-the-box lesson plans for busy high school seniors. Do YOU have a favorite activity for students in their Senior Years of high school? I'd love to hear about it. Leave me a message on socials or email Hello (at) ChristinaWhitlock (dot) com. Find today's complete shownotes at https://christinawhitlock.com/episode249
For many students, Senior Year comes with a lot of distractions. Today, I'm sharing one way to make the most of lesson time, even when practice time is minimal at home. Links to many related episodes, the SuperFriends crew, and more can be found in today's complete shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode248
When it comes to investing in our work, finances are only PART of the equation. Today we look at investments of time, attention, and energy (and how they apply to our important Teacher Work).Find related episodes, transcript, and more in today's complete shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode247
Today's episode focuses on key strategies to keep cynicism at bay as we carry out our important work as music teachers.
One hundred years from now, when pedagogy students study what we're doing in lessons today, will they conclude we were on the "right side" of music? That's what I'm pondering today...Check out the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode245
Join Christina as she jumps on a soapbox or two (maybe 20?) about piano teacher shortcomings when it comes to introducing music on the staff. Check out her newest resource: Building Better Music ReadersFor full show details, including a transcript and related links, visit ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode244
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
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