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NEW! Teacher Enrichment: The Paradox of Play (Taking Fun Seriously)
We're fighting a battle most of us haven't even acknowledged: the misnomer that WORK is the opposite of PLAY. This deep-dive into the science of play will empower teachers with information (and even responses!) to that eye-roll-inducing statement, "I just want Johnny to have FUN at the piano".
This 50+ minute presentation (and accompanying resources) will help teachers learn more about true play; affirming the things we know and dispelling falsehoods that have plagued our profession for decades.
NEW! Intermediate Piano Teaching Cohort
Join Christina Whitlock, Janna Williamson, and a diverse group of fellow teachers for a 10-week study on the many facets of teaching intermediate piano students. Using Jeanine Jacobson's text, Professional Piano Teaching: Volume Two, we will examine everything from repertoire to technique and transfer students to teens.
Beyond Measure Podcast
A fan-favorite podcast, delivered weekly as a dose of solidarity.
Join me - your (self-appointed) Anytime Piano Teacher Friend - as we explore the most-human elements of teaching.
The Blog: Piano Teacher Confessions
Featuring the oh-so-popular Piano Teacher Confessions e-letter, these contemplative entries are designed to help you consider our work from all angles.
The SuperFriends Community (on Patreon)
Enhance your teaching experience with more community and cooperative learning through a subscription to Beyond Measure Podcast on Patreon.
Access to weekly power hours, monthly Teachers Teaching Teachers (TTT) sessions, and more are available at an incredibly low cost to you.
The 2025 Recital Guide
Your Guide through 36 supplemental pieces that appear on my recital programs over and over again. Arranged by level (Pre-Reading through Late Intermediate), many teachers use this guide as an introduction to pieces BEYOND the method book.
One-to-One Teacher Consultations
Mentoring services are offered to teachers looking for assistance with policy revisions, continuing education, general inspiration, and more.
FREE Resources for Teachers
An (always-growing!) collection of FREE resources to support you on the TeacherJourney.
Speaking Engagements
Presentations for music teacher groups are available on a variety of topics, all including my trademark enthusiasm and emphasis on the human experience.
Christina's Favorite Supplemental Repertoire
A handful of piano music collections I cannot live without.
Favorite Teacher Things (on Amazon)
A few items that keep my Teacher Heart happy and functioning at its best!
The Studio Foundations Course
This course contains 17 video lessons, designed to help studio teachers of any instrument built a satisfying approach to teaching.
It offers an overview of fourteen guiding principles for a quality studio experience for all parties involved.
Making the Most of Your Chosen Method: A First-Steps Guide
Who is *really* leading your lesson: You, or your Method Books?
This (ultra-affordable!) resource provides First-Steps to balancing the brilliance of both.
The Varsity Musician's Playbook
This resource features a 60-minute workshop and materials to help you build committed studio communities that "rival" those of team sports.
If you've ever wondered WHY Sally prefers soccer to piano lessons, this is the resource for you.
Now On YouTube!
Check out a growing collection of Really Really Quick Piano Teacher Tips, repertoire demonstrations, and more.
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Intro to Piano Pedagogy for High Schoolers
Many of us got our start in this profession at an early age, with little-to-no training.
I created this program for motivated high school students interested in teaching piano lessons, hoping to help them avoid the numerous pitfalls I experienced in those early years.
