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Teaching Philosophy 101: Put Your Why Into Words (Ep. 47)

Teaching Philosophy 101: Put Your Why Into Words (Ep. 47)

Update: 2025-05-12
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In this episode of the Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast, host Jaclyn Mrozek shares her journey as an independent music teacher, emphasizing the importance of having a teaching philosophy.

She recounts a recent experience accompanying a choir concert, which led her to reflect on her teaching methods and the value of self-questioning. The episode provides insights into crafting a personal teaching philosophy, discussing its significance in shaping studio culture, communication with students and parents, and defining success in music education.

Jaclyn offers a four-part framework for developing a teaching philosophy, encouraging teachers to articulate their purpose, approach, priorities, and vision of success.


Grab the Teaching Philosophy Template Here https://pianokats.kit.com/teachingphilosophy


Beyond Measure Episode 13: Cheers to Simple-Philosophy Building - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-13-cheers-to-simple-philosophy-building/id1530440503?i=1000504950989


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Questions? Contact Jaclyn@scrappypianoteacher.com

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Teaching Philosophy 101: Put Your Why Into Words (Ep. 47)

Teaching Philosophy 101: Put Your Why Into Words (Ep. 47)

Jaclyn Mrozek