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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.
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Send us a text What is the role of the teacher’s inner life in purposeful pedagogy? Themes discussed in this episode: A teacher’s inner life forms the foundation of purposeful pedagogy.Purposeful pedagogy asks us to care for ourselves as we care for our students Your inner life also shapes how students perceive themselves Reflection Questions: How does your energy or mood influence your students’ engagement?What is one habit or mindset you could cultivate this week...
Send us a text What do you believe about your students? Themes discussed in this episode: beliefs shape every lesson. most of us carry assumptions that we don't even realize. most of our beliefs about our students are inherited. a purposeful teacher adopts belief intentionally. Reflection Questions 1. What assumptions about students tend to guide your teaching most frequently? 2. Which students challenge those assumptions—and how do you respond? 3. How ...
Send us a text What do we mean by Purposeful Piano Pedagogy? Key points: pedagogy is never neutral. purpose is not the same as efficiency. teaching is formational work. Reflection questions: 1. Where in your teaching do you sense the strongest sense of purpose—and where do you feel the most pressure? 2. What outcomes currently define “success” in your studio? 3. In what ways might efficiency be crowding out formation? Coming on our next episode - What do you...
Send us a text In this episode, Christina is joined by her piano teacher friends Elizabeth and Tara to answer your piano teacher questions. You will definitely want to take notes and save this episode to come back to again and again! To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, Christina shares why she is starting the Carey Music Academy, an outreach of William Carey University and Winters School of Music in Hattiesburg, MS. You can read the blog version of this podcast here: https://www.christinamathis.com/blog To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text On this episode, I share about my recent trip to the Dominican Republic and how God recently showed me His plan for a calling He placed on my heart more than 30 years ago. You can read the blog version of this episode at christinamathis.com/blog. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Christina Mathis interviews pianist and teaching Tara Mock. They discuss Tara's path into teaching and all she has learned along the way, as well as her beautiful children's path into music and how their neurodiversities have impacted their music learning. You can read Tara's bio and learn more about her teaching at https://www.taramockpiano.com/home. You can find Tara on Instagram at @taramockpiano. To book a coaching session or private lesson...
Send us a text On this episode, join Dr. Christina Mathis as she shares ideas for helping you maintain intentional mindfulness throughout your day. If you enjoyed this episode, please share a rating and review on Apple podcasts! You can reach Christina at www.christinamathis.com/contact. We love feedback from our listeners! To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, Christina reflects on life at the first anniversary of finishing her doctorate and shares lessons she learned during the process. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text Hear the story of Jonathan and the beautiful choral concert series his family organizes each year in his memory. CW/TW: The episodes in this series contain discussions of topics such as depression, suicide, drug overdose, and death. Please take care when listening. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text CW/TW: Episodes in this series contain discussions of topics such as depression, suicide, drug overdose, and death. Please take care when listening. In this episode in the This Is My Story series, Lori shares about her son Vincent and his struggle with drugs. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, I share the story of my son, James Austin, and how his loss affected me and my daughters. CW/TW: The episodes in this series contain discussions of topics such as depression, suicide, drug overdose, and death. Please take care when listening. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text Mary shares her story of her daughter Karlye, a dynamic young woman gone too soon. CW/TW: The episdoes in the This Is My Story series contain discussion of topics such as grief, suicide, drug overdose, and death. Please take care when listening. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text Hear Susan share the story of her son Ryan and the impact he made on her lives and others. CW/TW: This series contains discussion of topics such as depression, suicide, drug overdose, and death. Please take care when listening. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In the first interview episode of the This Is My Story series, we meet Lori and her daughter Ally and hear about Ally's battle with leukemia and the legacy she left. If Lori's story resonates with you, please let me know at www.christinamathis.com/contact. CW/TW: This series contains discussion of topics such as grief, suicide, drug overdose, and death of a child. Please take care when listening. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, conta...
Send us a text In this episode, Christina shares how each job she had through music school and her early adult years prepared her for what she is doing now - her dream job as a piano professor. Nothing in our lives happens by accident. It's all connected! To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text On this podcast, I will share advice & encouragement from my years of experience as a working musician. We will discuss career paths, how to avoid burnout, & how to move beyond perfectionism. We will also interview musicians who are actively working in the field. This podcast is here to help you to create & sustain your optimal musician life. If that sounds like something that's your vibe, join me! To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at ...
Send us a text In this episode, Christina shares a little about what the last 4 months have been like and how they have shaped the future of her podcast. Welcome to Purposeful Piano Pedagogy! To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, Christina discusses the importance of developing a rhythm that can fluctuate with our lives over a strict routine that will make us feel guilty if it's broken. Live with rhythm, teach with grace, and let the music flow. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
Send us a text In this episode, Christina shares the wins, losses, and lessons learned from CMA's exciting first year as well as changes that will be made in the future to guarantee even more success. To book a coaching session or private lesson with me, contact me at www.christinamathis.com/contact.
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