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Beyond Measure Podcast Episode 206

Episode 206: Cheers to “The Talk” for High-Achieving Students

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🎙️ Beyond Measure Podcast
🙋🏼‍♀️ Friend+Philosopher to the Piano Teaching Profession
🎶 Nurturing others to a lifelong love of music teaching

Hot Take: Play and Work *can* co-exist. 🤝 (act

Hot Take: Play and Work *can* co-exist. 🤝

(actually, they optimize one another quite well)

In a field where work and play often feel at odds with one another, I HAVE GREAT NEWS: we’ve been wrong about that.

Join me for a journey through critical research on the Science of Play as we re-think the lesson experience and reclaim the importance of PLAY.

Comment PARADOX below and I’ll send you a link to register! 🎉. #beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #pianoteaching #iteachmusic #musicteaching #pianoteachersofinstagram #musicteaching #musicteacher #pianoteachers #scienceofplay #play

Do you consider yourself a proactive or a reactive

Do you consider yourself a proactive or a reactive teacher?

The truth is, this is not an either/or question: we need to be both.

My work with teachers - new and, well, not-so-new 😉 - has shown me that, as a profession, we are often a lot better at the REACTIVE kind of teaching… and less-great with the proactive stuff.

@jannaonpiano has a great theory as to why this is, and it’s how she starts our conversation on today’s episode of Beyond Measure.

Check out episode 222 for a good chat and TWO fun announcements of not-to-miss opportunities. 🥂

You love the podcast… but did you know there’s

You love the podcast… but did you know there’s MORE?! 🤩

From the Piano Teacher Confessions blog, to freebies, to community, and more… there’s a BUNCH of good stuff awaiting you on ChristinaWhitlock (dot) com!

Have a little peek and let me know what you’re loving the most. 🥂

TEENAGERS. 🤣 *This* is the kind of candid conv

TEENAGERS. 🤣

*This* is the kind of candid conversation you get inside the SuperFriends Community Bonus Chats.

After confessing that *my* oldest recently told me, “Not everything has to be so deep, mom!”, @florence_phillips_music told this oh-so-relatable remark from her teen: “Can you stop trying to inspire me?!”

😂😂😂

Here’s a truth for you: people are often funnier when they don’t TRY to be funny.

…and the same is true for inspiration.

We (myself included 🙋🏼‍♀️) are often guilty of trying to inspire our students with motivational speeches. And many times, the teens are OVER IT.

What insightful sentiments have YOUR teen students given you lately? #beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #teenpianolessons #teacherinspo #teacherinspiration

📣 Coming August 1st 📣 This research has me

📣 Coming August 1st 📣

This research has me ALL HYPED UP!

(Yes, more than usual…)

I give a lot of presentations to a lot of teacher groups, but this content feels *extra* special.

It’s rooted in research, full of good questions to ponder, yet also packed with ACTION to help each of us make the absolute most of the lesson experience.

I’m convinced the answer to many of our 21st century piano teacher woes is found in the science of play.

Want in on the excitement? Comment PARADOX and I’ll send you a link to pre-order your access (including our LIVE watch party on August 1st!)

…can’t WAIT to share this info with you! 🤩

Think about it… We all know how many important

Think about it…

We all know how many important life skills we are building in the studio.

The next time you feel like your Teacher Work is frivolous, remember: we are building the character traits society NEEDS.

Patience, discipline, communication, creativity, problem-solving, consistency, curiosity, vulnerability…

…it’s all here in the piano lesson!

Cheers to helping humans embrace the learning process, my friends. Our work is so important. 🥂 #beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #pianoteaching #pianoteacherlife #iteachmusic #musicteaching #pianoteachersofinstagram #musicteacher #musicteachersofinstagram #pianoteachers #thankapianoteacher piano teacher

🙋🏼‍♀️ Where are my fellow IDEA people

🙋🏼‍♀️ Where are my fellow IDEA people at?

Historically, I’m pretty great at thinking up ideas💡

…but actually *bringing them to life* is not my strong suit.

Today’s installment in the 2025 Summertime Conversation Series features @florence_phillips_music as we talk about her journey with a BIG idea and its emotional implementation.

It’s a great reminder that (1) doing hard things is good, and (2) the power of music and our exposure to it should never be underrated.

I hope you’ll check out today’s conversation in Episode 221 of the Beyond Measure Podcast! 🥂

Advice to live by. 🥂 PS: anyone remember when

Advice to live by. 🥂

PS: anyone remember when I used to sign off every episode with “Work Hard. Rest Well. And Be Nice!” ?

If so, you’re officially an OG listener. 🤩

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