Creative Piano Pedagogy

27- Respect, Clarity, Relationships and Teaching Teen/Adult Neurodivergent Students

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445683/fan_mail/new] Elizabeth and Tara share practical ways to teach older neurodivergent piano students with more respect, less fear, and better results. We focus on clear expectations, collaborative communication, and adult-appropriate materials so teens and adults leave lessons feeling confident instead of overwhelmed. If you want more inclusive teaching strategies for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, this one will leave you with scripts and next steps you can use immediately. Subscribe, share with a teacher friend, and leave a review so more piano teachers can find these tools! --> If you have a teaching question or topic you'd like us to feature on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email [tara@creativepianopedagogy.com]or contact us here. [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/contact-4]  Links -check out some of our favorite piano books [https://amzn.to/4dltPWk] for older teen/adult students -create a free Creative Piano Pedagogy account [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/membership] and check out the freebies -join the waitlist for the virtual summer retreat- [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/events-basic] The Piano Teacher Reset! If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us with Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart?new=1] a monthly or one-time donation to help keep it going. Any amount helps encourage and further our mission of providing practical resources for piano teachers! Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Subscribe to Elizabeth's email list here [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/f1fdfc1c64] so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast. [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Let's stay in touch! On the website [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/news]/blog Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5SL3v9SJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creative_piano_pedagogy?igsh=aWxvY3Q4dG5jaXE0&utm_source=qr] Follow on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@creativepianopedagogy4849?si=nhBiYsm42GhDTkEp] You can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/creative_piano_pedagogy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PTCHHWFG57MXF83DYZDB_1] (affiliate link) Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email: elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com [elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!

26- Purposeful Teaching, Joy-filled Lessons and Building Lifelong Musicians with Dr. Christina Mathis

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445683/fan_mail/new] Piano teaching gets a lot easier once you stop treating every missed practice session like a personal insult! I’m joined by Dr. Christina Mathis, founder and director of Carey Music Academy at William Carey University, to talk about what it looks like to teach with infectious joy and humor while still honoring the reality of busy schedules, neurodivergent learners, adult beginners, and stressed-out college students. Christina shares how she helps students build sustainable practice habits, stay creative when life is packed, and find joy in the process, not just the “big moments” like festivals, exams, and performances. We also talk about human capacity and boundaries, including the hidden cost of “yes” when students stack commitments, scholarships, sports, and theater. As pedagogues, we want to ensure that students are enjoying their lessons rather than create environments where students approach lessons with dread and anxiety, and sometimes that means we have to check our egos at the door.   If you’re looking for real-life music education strategies that still produce strong musicianship, this fun and engaging conversation will meet you right where you teach. Subscribe, share this with a fellow teacher, and leave a review so more piano educators can find the show!  Links: Learn more about Dr. Christina Mathis and her podcast here [https://www.christinamathis.com/]! Follow Dr. Christina Mathis on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepolishedpianist/]! Check out our new Member Resources [http://www.creativepianopedagogy.com] here! Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Subscribe to Elizabeth's email list here [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/f1fdfc1c64] so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast. [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Let's stay in touch! On the website [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/news]/blog Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5SL3v9SJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creative_piano_pedagogy?igsh=aWxvY3Q4dG5jaXE0&utm_source=qr] Follow on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@creativepianopedagogy4849?si=nhBiYsm42GhDTkEp] You can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/creative_piano_pedagogy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PTCHHWFG57MXF83DYZDB_1] (affiliate link) Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email: elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com [elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!

25- Awareness, Acceptance and Accessibility in The Music Studio with Tara

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445683/fan_mail/new] Awareness is a start, but it’s not the finish line. Tara Mock joins me to unpack three words we hear constantly in music education and piano pedagogy right now: autism awareness, autism acceptance, and accessibility. From there, we move into what accessible teaching actually looks like for neurodivergent piano students and for learners with invisible disabilities.  Tara shares lived perspective around Tourette syndrome and the complicated reality of concert etiquette, judging processes, and policies that unintentionally exclude. The takeaway is simple but demanding: accessibility is not an option, and we can keep learning by asking better questions, listening to families, and staying skeptical of miracle solutions. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations on neurodiversity, inclusive piano teaching, ADHD, dyslexia, meltdowns, and accessible music education, and if this helped you, share it with a teacher friend and leave us a review! What’s one small change you could make this month to increase accessibility in your studio? Links: Create a free Member Account [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/membership] to access the freebies in the Member Resource Library!  Last call for Spring Book Club! Join us [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/book-club]and read Bright Not Broken [https://amzn.to/3OpMU1q] together! Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Subscribe to Elizabeth's email list here [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/f1fdfc1c64] so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast. [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Let's stay in touch! On the website [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/news]/blog Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5SL3v9SJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creative_piano_pedagogy?igsh=aWxvY3Q4dG5jaXE0&utm_source=qr] Follow on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@creativepianopedagogy4849?si=nhBiYsm42GhDTkEp] You can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/creative_piano_pedagogy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PTCHHWFG57MXF83DYZDB_1] (affiliate link) Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email: elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com [elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!

24- Preparing Students for Recitals and Adjudicated Events (without losing the joy)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445683/fan_mail/new] Recital season can bring out the best in a studio and the most stress in our students. We’re taking a fresh, practical look at performances, festivals, and adjudications with one guiding question: does this experience help a student leave feeling joy, momentum, and pride in their music, or does it pile on fear that makes them want to quit? I share how I decide when an adjudicated event is a great fit and when it is simply not worth the anxiety, and you’ll also hear my perspective after more than two decades of adjudicating. We wrap up with an encouragement for end-of-year lessons and how to keep the joy in music making. From today's episode: Last chance to join the Spring Piano Teachers Book Club [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/book-club]- there's room for you! The Repertoire List we love [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/product-page/30-piece-music-challenge-tracker] (with ratings/motivation) Join our Free Membership [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/membership] to access free resources! Carnegie Hall Kids- great music games/quizzes! [https://kids.carnegiehall.org] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Subscribe to Elizabeth's email list here [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/f1fdfc1c64] so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast. [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Let's stay in touch! On the website [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/news]/blog Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5SL3v9SJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creative_piano_pedagogy?igsh=aWxvY3Q4dG5jaXE0&utm_source=qr] Follow on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@creativepianopedagogy4849?si=nhBiYsm42GhDTkEp] You can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/creative_piano_pedagogy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PTCHHWFG57MXF83DYZDB_1] (affiliate link) Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email: elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com [elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!

23- Boundaries with Heart: Using Proactive Teaching to Create a Positive Lesson Environment

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445683/fan_mail/new] What if the real breakthroughs in your piano studio have less to do with scales and more to do with the space between the notes—how we set boundaries, model calm, teach appropriate social skills and communication, and design lessons that students can actually navigate?  We start with the gap most teachers feel but rarely name: students arrive with different developmental ages than their birthdates suggest. That mismatch can make a brilliant nine-year-old look like a distracted preschooler unless we plan for social-emotional learning. You’ll hear how a simple routine (paired with clear gestures) builds delayed gratification, listening, and respect. Along the way, we share stories—from the unforgettable iPad-in-the-microwave moment to quiet wins where consistency and kindness changed the arc of a lesson. We also announce fresh resources to support your growth: -a free member portal with a growing library of digital tools [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/] (click "Join Now" at the top menu) -spring book club of "Bright Not Broken" to better understand twice-exceptional students [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/s-projects-basic-2] -a summer cohort of Adaptive Piano Pedagogy 101 [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/be97664f28] -new St. Patrick's Day themed activities for lessons [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/product-page/st-patrick-s-day-music-coloring-intervals-piano-key-name-activity-bundle] -brand new sacred sheet music by Elizabeth for Lent [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/product-page/when-i-survey-advanced-sacred-piano-solo] If you’re ready to move from firefighting to foresight, this is your roadmap to proactive teaching that protects creativity, honors neurodiversity, and gets more music made. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Subscribe to Elizabeth's email list here [https://creative-piano-pedagogy.kit.com/f1fdfc1c64] so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast. [https://buymeacoffee.com/elizabethdaviseverhart] Let's stay in touch! On the website [https://www.creativepianopedagogy.com/news]/blog Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5SL3v9SJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creative_piano_pedagogy?igsh=aWxvY3Q4dG5jaXE0&utm_source=qr] Follow on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@creativepianopedagogy4849?si=nhBiYsm42GhDTkEp] You can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/creative_piano_pedagogy?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PTCHHWFG57MXF83DYZDB_1] (affiliate link) Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email: elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com [elizabeth@creativepianopedagogy.com] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!