07 Dec 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP220: Ten Things – CHRISTMAS! Edition

PPP220: Ten Things – CHRISTMAS! Edition

Podcast, Tenth Episode List, , , , , , , , ,
Several years ago I established a tradition for our family. Every Christmas Eve, after we've had our evening meal and we're still gathered around the dining table (a rarity for us to all be at the same table!) we pull out a journal and write the word C H R I S T M A S down the left side. As a family we review the previous year and list highlights that fit the letters. That little journal has become a documented history of our kids as they've grown up and has marked some memorable occasions for our family. I…
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06 Jan 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP174: Nicole Douglas shares how we play piano with our brain

PPP174: Nicole Douglas shares how we play piano with our brain

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, Teacher Interviews,
It is my joy to bring Nicole Douglas back to the podcast for another insightful interview. We first met Nicole in episode 085. In that interview, Nicole briefly shared some of her research on underlying issues that our piano kids might be dealing with. Today she is back to tells us more. Some people say we play the piano with our hands. Some people say we play with our arms. If you go deeper still, you will see that we play the piano with our brain. So it’s in our best interest to create an environment that works with the…
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