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, 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.
Whether you consider yourself a teacher of neurodiverse students or not, equipping ourselves with skills to meet students where they are is a core element of effective teaching. In today's installment of the Summertime Conversation Series, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart joins us for a look at the biggest changes we can make to make our studios more adaptive and inclusive. Find all applicable links and resources for this episode in the shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode223
Janna Williamson joins Christina Whitlock for a chat about Proactive and Reactive teaching strategies. Understanding which approach to use in various situations is a key element to effective teaching, yet few people seem to talk about these distinctions. Join these two Teacher Friends for a lively conversation, a BIG announcement, and further proof that we are all in this journey together.Find links to the Intermediate Cohort, the Paradox of Play session, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode222.
Today, Christina chats with Florence Phillips, a teacher from Pennsylvania who took action on a rather intense dream to teach group piano classes in a maximum security prison. This is a conversation NOT to be missed.Find links to related episodes, additional resources, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode221.
Today, I'm welcoming THE PERFECT thought-partner to chat about the current (and future) state of the print music industry: Jason Sifford. Read more about Jason, find information on the 2025 Recital Guide AND the SuperFriends Community on Patreon, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode220.
The incomparable Leila Viss joins Christina for the kickoff of the 2025 Summertime Conversation Series. We're talking curiosity, perfectionism, and a million things in between. For complete shownotes - including a link to save $10 off the online Teacher Turboboost Event, visit ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode219.
Today, I'm re-mixing a topic originally covered in August of 2021 (Episode 039). We're taking a look at the all-important high road when students decide their lesson journey has come to an end. Check out the full shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode218
Today, I'm sharing 5 timeless truths of humanity, as well as their direct implications on our studio relationships. Find complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode217
As teachers, it’s WAY too easy to fall into the trap ofteaching lesson after lesson… week after week…. just following the status quo of our overscheduled lives. Today's episode is a call to stop and take stock of where we are guiding our students (and our businesses). Find complete shownotes for Episode 216 at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode216.
Today we address the all-too-common Funk of May; where the "I don't want to's" show up in all kinds of ways. THIS WEEK ONLY: Save $15 off the Studio Foundations Course with code lunchpd at ChristinaWhitlock.com/foundationsFind the complete shownotes for mentioned links, related episodes, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode215
The word SHOULD is hands-down one of the most problematic words in our teacher vocabulary. And we’re taking a deep-dive on it today. Visit the complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode214
Today we're getting to the heart of why it's easier to take questions personally, rather than viewing them for what they really are.View the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode213
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