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  • 135: Method Book Reviews with Phoenix Vera

    October 9, 2026 · 37 min

    The right method book can shape a student's entire first year at the piano. Today, I'm chatting with Phoenix Vera, known as The Tattooed Piano Teacher on YouTube. We compare popular beginner methods, from Piano Adventures and Piano Safari…

  • 134: The Painted Pianos with Elizabeth Zajac

    October 2, 2026 · 31 min

    A single bad memory from a recital can shape how a student feels about performing for years. Today, I'm chatting with Elizabeth Zajac, a Utah piano teacher known for her elaborate recital themes and hand-painted pianos. We talk about the…

  • 133: Simply Music at Dancing Keys with Giana Nguyen

    September 25, 2026 · 45 min

    The way we're taught to learn music shapes how freely we play it for the rest of our lives. In this episode, I'm chatting with Giana Nguyen, owner of Dancing Keys Music Studio in Irvine, about how she went from a classically trained…

  • 132: Piano Ninjas, Dog Music, Memberships, and More with Lisa Spector

    September 18, 2026 · 51 min

    Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in a career come from the moments we never planned for. Today, I'm chatting with Lisa Spector, a Juilliard-trained pianist whose career has taken her from concert stages to composing calming music for…

  • 131: Applying Bartel’s Taxonomy to Piano Lessons with Christina Liu

    September 11, 2026 · 36 min

    Every student is motivated by something different, and figuring out what makes each one tick can transform how they engage with lessons. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Christina Liu, Associate Professor of Music at Bethel College, about…

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  • 130: Creative Composition Ideas with Emily Dehut

    September 4, 2026 · 29 min

    Creativity doesn't have to be complicated to make a real difference in how students connect with music. In this episode, I'm chatting with Emily Dehut, a piano teacher from Howe, Texas who built her studio from scratch to 40 students in…

  • 129: Changing the Landscape of Piano Repertoire with Wynn-Anne Rossi

    August 28, 2026 · 41 min

    The landscape of piano repertoire looks nothing like it did 50 years ago, and Wynn-Anne Rossi helped shape that change. Today, I'm chatting with Wynn-Anne, an acclaimed composer with over 175 publications who has spent decades helping…

  • 128: Back-to-School Favorites with Natalie Weber

    August 21, 2026 · 42 min

    A good theme can turn an entire year of piano lessons into an adventure your students can't wait to come back to. Today I'm chatting with Natalie Weber, who has run her Kansas piano studio since 1998 and shares teaching ideas on…

  • 127: How to Include Composition in Lessons with Amy Ferguson

    August 14, 2026 · 47 min

    Composing isn't just for the musically gifted few, it's a skill every piano student can build with the right guidance. Today, I'm chatting with Amy Ferguson, a piano teacher of over 30 years who calls herself a lifelong composer. She…

  • 126: When the Rest is the Work

    August 7, 2026 · 17 min

    After spending a few days at a retreat with fellow piano teachers, I came home with a completely different perspective on what it means to rest. In this episode, I'm reflecting on why rest isn't just about slowing down, but about making…

  • 125: Successful In-Home Teaching with Michael Richey

    July 31, 2026 · 49 min

    Teaching piano in students' homes isn't a model we hear about very often, but it can be an incredibly successful way to build a studio. In this episode, Michael Richey shares how he grew a thriving multi-teacher travel studio, the business…

  • 124: What is the Right Way to Teach Group Piano?

    July 24, 2026 · 18 min

    After last week's conversation about transitioning to group teaching, I wanted to continue the discussion by exploring what group piano can actually look like. In this episode, I’m sharing the different group teaching models I've…

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About the show

The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.