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06 Oct 2025

PPP 367: I Don’t Know What to Practice!

Podcast, Practicing and Motivationeat the frog, James Clear, parent, piano, practice, practice sandwich

Getting your kid to the piano to practice and them knowing what to practice are two very different things. On today's show, we'll explore a few strategies to help your piano kid know what to do when they sit at the piano. Plus, PIANOVEMBER is just around the corner! Listen to the full episode here Episode highlights 1. Building the HabitKids — especially beginners — may not naturally see the value of practicing daily.Try “age × 3” minutes as a guideline (e.g. a 5‑year‑old aims for ~15 minutes total).Practice sessions can be split across the day (morning, after school, etc.).It’s…

16 Oct 2023

By Shelly Davis

PPP 353: What To Do When You Don’t Practice

Podcast, Practicing and Motivationparent, piano lessons, practice

Listen to today's episode to hear my suggestions for what you and your piano kid can do about your piano lesson when you've gone the whole week without spending time at your own piano. Listen to the full episode here Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account. Download an image to share in your social circles. If the image isn't branded, please link back to this page and help us spread the word about all the great resources at Piano Parent Podcast. Thank you! Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in…

25 May 2020

By Shelly Davis

PPP194: You’re Awesome, But…

Practicing and MotivationFour Stages of Parenting, Jon Gordon, motivation, parent, Positive University Podcast, Trent Dilfer

Read that title again and make sure you don't miss the punctuation! This is not a podcast about our posterior, today's show highlights a philosophy in which we can engage with our piano kids in a positive and constructive way. I recently subscribed to a podcast, Positive University Podcast, by Jon Gordon. My husband suggested an interview on the podcast with Buzz Williams, the Texas A&M Basketball Coach. That interview was awesome so I subscribed to the podcast and have heard many other motivational talks. In today's episode of the Piano Parent Podcast, I am sharing my perspective on Jon…

10 Sep 2018

By Shelly Davis

PPP109: Practical Tips for Practicing WITH Your Young Piano Kid

Podcast, Practicing and Motivationkindergarten, parent, practice, young child

This week’s show is my answer to a recent question from a piano parent. Beth writes, “What is the best way to help a kindergarten student practice?” Thank you for the great question, Beth!Kindergarten is a wonderful time for students be begin learning to play piano. They are excellent learners, eager to soak up any information we give them. This is a great blessing and a great responsibility for parents.Young children have not yet learned responsibility and discipline or time management and self control. Unless you are actively involved in their home practice, they will not make progress and both of you…

14 Nov 2016

By Shelly Davis

PPP016: Parent Interview with Suzanne Tapley

Parent Interviews, Podcast, Practicing and Motivationdiscipline, parent, piano, shyness

Suzanne Tapley is a piano parent from my own studio in East Texas. Her daughter, Ashlynn, showed an interest in the arts as a young child. Suzanne gave her opportunities to experience the arts in many areas: art, ballet, band, piano, etc. (more…)

12 Sep 2016

By Shelly Davis

Episode 007: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Communication, Podcastdistraction, lesson, parent, piano, privacy, protection

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15 Aug 2016

By Shelly Davis

Episode 002: Parent – Teacher Relationship

Communication, Podcastcancellations, communication, parent, payment, piano, relationship, student, teacher

Listen to the full episode here Episode Highlights: Communication Read your teacher's studio policy. Make sure you adhere to the terms of the policy. Find out the best way your teacher receives communication. Text? Email? Telephone? Respect your teacher's office hours. Your child's teacher has the gift of 30-60 minutes of dedicated time with them. Be sure you have hired a teacher who will speak positive encouragement to you son or daughter during that personal time. Listen to your teacher when they recommend additional vision, hearing, or learning tests for the benefit of your child. They are able to observe…

01 Aug 2016

By Shelly Davis

Episode 000: Please allow me to introduce myself…

Communication, Podcastparent, piano, podcast, teacher

Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in this episode: Get SMART with your music (more…)

25 Jul 2016

By Shelly Davis

Podcast Launch

Communicationinterview, lessons, parent, piano, podcast, teacher

In less than one month, this one-of-a-kind podcast will launch! Mark your calendar for August 15, 2016 for the launch of a brand new podcast dedicated to parents of piano students; the Piano Parent Podcast. If you do a Google search for piano podcasts, you will find many to choose from that are directed at piano teachers. Every issue from proper technique to the latest music apps to standard teaching repertoire is addressed in order to equip piano teachers with knowledge so they can provide the best musical education for their students. While these issues are important and necessary, what about…

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