PPP 376: When Piano Lessons Click: Jazz, Storytelling, and Helping Kids Fall in Love with Music with Susan Staples Bell
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.Maybe they say they’re “bored.”In today’s episode, I’m visiting with composer and teacher Susan Staples Bell, and we talk about the moment piano lessons click — and how jazz, improvisation, and storytelling can completely change a child’s relationship with music.Susan’s journey is a beautiful combination of nature, nurture, creativity, and courage — and her insights will encourage both parents and teachers alike. Listen to the full episode here Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/4qD0ZmWStK4 From Classical to Creative Susan began piano lessons at age six and excelled — but she didn’t always love the traditional classical path.Everything changed when her parents offered her something different: jazz lessons.Learning…
