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PPP 376: When Piano Lessons Click: Jazz, Storytelling, and Helping Kids Fall in Love with Music with Susan Staples Bell
PPP 376: When Piano Lessons Click: Jazz, Storytelling, and Helping Kids Fall in Love with Music with Susan Staples Bell
February 23, 2026
Have you ever wondered what to do when your child just isn’t connecting with piano lessons?Maybe they’re capable, but not motivated.Maybe they practice, but without joy.May...
PPP 375: Raising Independent Children
PPP 375: Raising Independent Children
February 9, 2026
We all want our kids to grow into confident, capable adults. But independence doesn’t suddenly appear at age 18; it’s built slowly, in small everyday moments. In this episode, we’re talki...
PPP 374: Make Music Doable: Group Piano with Dorla Aparicio
PPP 374: Make Music Doable: Group Piano with Dorla Aparicio
January 26, 2026
In this conversation with Texas piano teacher Dorla Aparicio, we dive deep into a different way of approaching piano study — one that embraces group learning, multilevel classes, and sup...
PPP 373: What Black Beauty Teaches Us About Parenting
PPP 373: What Black Beauty Teaches Us About Parenting
January 12, 2026
Tight Reins, Loose Hands & Steam‑Engine ExpectationsAs part of my New Year’s resolution to read more classic literature, I’ve been listening to Black Beauty by Anna Sew...
PPP 372: Joy to the World – Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
PPP 372: Joy to the World – Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
December 22, 2025
We all know and love Joy to the World as a classic Christmas carol — but did you know it wasn’t originally written for Christmas? And it’s not in Handel’s Messiah either! I...
PPP371: PIANOVEMBER Recap and Musical Mystery Replay “Down in History”
PPP371: PIANOVEMBER Recap and Musical Mystery Replay “Down in History”
December 1, 2025
Welcome to Episode 371 of the Piano Parent Podcast!In today’s show, Shelly takes a joyful break from decorating her music studio for Christmas to share exciting updates and...