The Piano Pantry Podcast

Welcome to The Piano Pantry Podcast where together we live life as independent music teachers. Listen in with Amy Chaplin, your host, as we talk about everything from running and organizing a studio business to getting dinner on the table and all that comes between.

149 - Auto-Payment Processing Options

After the sudden shutdown of Coinhop, Amy explores new auto-payment processing options for music studios. From Stripe to studio management software and bank solutions, discover practical alternatives to streamline payments and make informed decisions for your teaching studio. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode149 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

12-10
31:07

148 - 6 Non Musical Performance Skills for Students

Discover six non-musical performance skills to help piano students shine this holiday season. From speaking confidently to managing sheet music and creating impactful moments, these tips go beyond the music to elevate the art of performance. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode148 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

11-26
10:03

147 - 3 Kitchen Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

3 tools for your kitchen Amy thinks are necessities that are not generally considered basic kitchen staples. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode147 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

11-19
10:29

146 - ICYMI: Versatile Christmas Music

The most versatile Christmas book you'll ever own; Students will learn to play by ear, accompany singing, and use a variety of accompaniment patterns and keys. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode146 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

11-12
10:44

145 - Teacher Talk with Jennifer Foxx

Amy chats with Jennifer Foxx of MusicEducatorResources.com. Jennifer shares many tools she uses for content creation, including one very surprising one! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode145 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

11-05
25:46

144 - Utilizing Voice Memos for Student Updates

Voice memos are a fun and easy way to help keep parents up to date in an informal way. Plus, the format is well received by families in today's mobile age. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode144

10-29
10:21

143 - Adjudicating Advice with Janna Williamson

Janna Williamson shares advice for adjudicators, including preparation, mindset, essential elements to consider, difficulties related to time vs. feedback, and more. You’ll also hear how Janna’s local MTA takes intentional time to train their piano festival judges. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode143

10-22
40:28

142 - 5 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Studio

Five ways to add a personal touch to your music studio space. Studio ambiance is more than just our pedagogical approach or relationship with our students. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode142 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon

10-15
07:40

141 - 12 Office Must-Haves for Studio Music Teachers

Twelve basic office items that are must-haves for you as a studio music teacher will want to have on hand in your business. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: ⁠https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode141⁠ Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Send Amy a Voice Message

10-08
12:27

140 - Using Google Classroom for Assignments & Studio Communication with Elizabeth Davis-Everhart

Elizabeth Davis-Everhart shares how she uses Google Classroom as a communication and assignment-delivery method in her independent studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode140 Send Amy a Voice Message

10-01
20:33

139 - ICYMI: A Huge Music Video Collection

Did you know about this huge music video collection? Music theory, holiday, expressive movement, and more. Use for groups, music labs, or online lessons. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode139 Send Amy a Voice Message

09-24
08:44

138 - Presenting Advice for the Newbie and Novice Alike

Five bits of advice for both newbie and novice presenters alike. We’re not just talking about writing proposals or putting together a presentation but the physical act of presenting. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode138 Send Amy a Voice Message

09-17
13:09

137 - Survival Tips for the Busy Musician with Kyunghoon Kim and Elizabeth Yao

Staying active, busy, and productive as a professional musician is not easy. Pianists Elizabeth Yao and Kyunghoon Kim share some of the practical tips and mindset shifts that have helped them with time management, mental health, and making space for personal priorities. Pianist Kyunghoon Kim, D.M., NCTM, is Adjunct Lecturer in Music (Piano) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is also a Signature Artist on Musicnotes.com, composing under the name Piano Sandbox. Elizabeth Yao, D.M., NCTM, is Lecturer in Music (Piano) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she coordinates the secondary piano program, teaches piano pedagogy, and directs the Young Pianists Program. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode137 Send Amy a Voice Message

09-10
23:56

136 - How Valerie Merrell is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio

Amy talks with Valerie Merrell, a piano teacher from Indiana, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode136

09-03
19:38

135 - How Stephanie Thompson is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio

Guest host Joy Morin talks with Stephanie Thompson, a piano teacher from Michigan, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode135

08-27
11:35

134 - How Jill Gilbert is Using Notion to Manage Her Studio

Amy talks with Jill Gilbert, a piano teacher from Washington State, about how she utilizes Notion - a productivity and note-taking app - to manage her piano studio. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode134

08-24
15:26

133 - ICYMI: An Assignment Sheet Super Store

In the 3rd ICYMI episode of 2024, you’ll hear about a one-stop superstore for printable assignment sheets. With more than 20 sheets, you can try a variety! Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode133

08-13
05:50

132 - Life After Tonara: A Teacher Talk Follow-Up

Hear from Amy and seven other teacher friends on what their lesson assignment life has been like after the shutdown of Tonara one year ago. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode132

08-06
19:34

131 - Lessons on Learning From 365 Days of Duolingo

Lessons on learning after hitting a 365-day streak on Duolingo - a popular gamified language-learning app. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode131 Send Amy a Voice Message

07-30
12:33

130 - Freezer Meal Prep with Michelle Kallod

Freezer meal prep with Michelle Kallod - a piano teacher from North Dakota who has run a freezer meal prep workshop for more than twenty years. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode130 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Send Amy a Voice Message

07-23
26:41

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