In today's exciting episode, we welcome back Paul Myatt, a successful Australian businessman and renowned educator. As a founding Director of the Forte School of Music, Paul has spearheaded an innovative and thriving music education network that reaches over 4,000 students across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Known for his passion for lifelong music-making and the positive impacts of music education, Paul shares his insights on teaching and pedagogy and the importance of holistic, student-centered approaches to learning. Join us as we delve into engaging teaching strategies, the significance of whole body learning, and how to inspire the next generation of musicians.

• Tim highlights Paul's roles in various episodes, including discussions on group lessons, expert roundups, and the "No Book Beginners" approach.


• Importance of a holistic and student-centered approach to teaching, integrating music skills and reading.


• Paul discusses Generation Alpha's reduced attention spans due to mobile technology.


• Relevance of whole body learning, which includes movement, singing, and listening to music.


• Cognitive neuroscience research supporting attention, engagement, error detection, and consolidation in learning.


• Importance of consolidating material in lessons and ensuring students practice effectively.


• Role of music in memory and learning, citing examples of its effectiveness in various contexts.


• Influence of instructional methodologies like Orff, Kodály, Suzuki, and their relevance to whole body learning.


• How whole body learning adapts these methodologies specifically for piano lessons.


• Whole body learning in practice, demonstrating how it engages students through movement and music.


• Some benefits of whole body learning.


• Interactive learning environment, including active listening, singing, chanting & playing instruments.


• Upcoming Whole Body Learning Teaching Beginner's course details, course pricing and benefits.

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Guest Links Mentioned

• Piano Teaching Success


• Forte School of Music

Links Mentioned

• Whole Body Learning: A Fun and Effective Way to Teach Music


• TTTV033: How Group Lessons Can Transform Your Studio with Paul Myatt & Gillian Erskine


• IMT323: A Done-For-You Group Teaching Curriculum with Paul Myatt and Gillian Erskine


• TMG #041: A Whole Body Learning Approach to Guitar Lessons with Paul Myatt


• Transform Your Piano Teaching with Tim Topham and Paul Myatt [Live Event]

Today’s Guest

Successful Australian businessman, Paul Myatt, is also well known for his ability to teach and educate all levels and abilities in a diverse range of skills from music to swimming. Paul is a founding Director of Forte School of Music, an unique and highly successful music education network with over 4,000 students in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Paul’s greatest passion is encouraging life-long music making through music education and the positive effect this has on people’s lives.

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