19 Jun 2023
By Shelly Davis
PPP 338: “Amazing Doesn’t Have to Be Hard” – My TEXtalk Presentation at the annual TMTA Conference, June 2023

PPP 338: “Amazing Doesn’t Have to Be Hard” – My TEXtalk Presentation at the annual TMTA Conference, June 2023

Communication, Podcast, , , ,
Each year at our Texas Music Teachers Conference, we host our version of the well-known TEDtalks. We call them TEXtalks. I was honored to have been invited to be included in this year's presentation, "Amazing Doesn't Have to Be Hard." Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Susan Connor and Sherry Frush belong to Abilene Music Teachers AssociationTeresa CrawfordDarcy Radcliffe's Revolution Strings' videoTexas Music Teachers AssociationDr. Hisashi NikaidoHypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 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…
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13 Jun 2022
By Shelly Davis
PPP 295: Why Should Your Piano Kid Get SMART With Their Music?

PPP 295: Why Should Your Piano Kid Get SMART With Their Music?

Music Theory, Podcast, ,
My teaching method of getting SMART with your music is a nice middle ground between being fully committed to the written score and trying to create music from scratch. In this episode, you will hear how other piano kids are getting SMART with their music. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Texas Music Teachers Association Blackwell House Museum Get SMART Chart From the PPP Arvhives: PPP 036: Getting SMART with Your Music PPP 039: Getting SMART with Your Music...Again   Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account. Download an image…
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07 Sep 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP208: The Perfect Blend of Music and Technology with “Lion Theory” creator, Cameron Dennis

PPP208: The Perfect Blend of Music and Technology with “Lion Theory” creator, Cameron Dennis

Music Theory, Podcast, , , , , ,
On today's show, Cameron Dennis shares his exciting online resource, Lion Theory, which helps students prep for written theory exams. You will also learn about another way your piano kid can use their musical training, blended with technology, to create a valuable career path. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Lion Theory.com Music Teachers Association of California Florida Music Teachers Texas Music Teachers From the PPP Arvhives: PPP200: Ten Common Reasons Students Quit Piano Lessons Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account. Download an image to share in your social…
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13 Jan 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP175: Student Case Study: Ray, one-year anniversary

PPP175: Student Case Study: Ray, one-year anniversary

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About a year ago, in episode 135, I introduced you to Ray (not his real name), a brand new student in my studio. Since then, in each episode ending in 5, I've given you an update on how Ray is progressing in his lessons and the things I'm learning as I work with him. In today's episode, we continue the journey as I share some of Ray's goals for the upcoming semester. Listen to the full episode here Making a lateral shift to keep him playing but not necessarily advancing in the method books. As I expected, Ray has rapidly…
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05 Aug 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP154: Don’t say, “I can’t.” Say, “I’ll try.” with Dr. Ruth Pitts

PPP154: Don’t say, “I can’t.” Say, “I’ll try.” with Dr. Ruth Pitts

Podcast, Teacher Interviews, , ,
Ruth Pitts is currently the president of Waco Music Teachers Association. She has a B.M.Ed degree from Baylor University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. She has just recently retired from McLennan Community College in Waco, where she taught music theory, music literature and piano for over 40 years. She still has a studio of over 30 piano students, and she counts it a joy and a blessing to be able to share her love of music with students every day. Dr. Pitts has served in all of the offices of Texas Music Teachers Association…
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27 May 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP144: Learn how important parents are to their child’s success with Judy Wilkins

PPP144: Learn how important parents are to their child’s success with Judy Wilkins

Podcast, Teacher Interviews, , , , , , , ,
When I first started podcasting in 2016 I was nervous to ask my own piano teacher friends to come on the show. I'm not sure if I was embarrassed or intimidated. Actually, I didn't want to impose on our friendship to ask them for such a favor. Now that I have a few episodes under my belt and feel more confident, I want to share with all of you the wonderful teachers from my own community who have been such encouragement to me personally and professionally.It is my joy to introduce to you my good friend and piano teacher colleague, Judy…
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27 Aug 2018
By Shelly Davis
PPP107: The First 24 Hours – Teacher Chat with Dawn Ivers and Becki Laurent

PPP107: The First 24 Hours – Teacher Chat with Dawn Ivers and Becki Laurent

Podcast, Teacher Chat, , , , , , , ,
PPP107: The First 24 Hours - Teacher chat with Dawn Ivers and Becki Laurent Today's episode brings you not one, but two teachers! Today, Becki Laurent, Dawn Ivers and I chat about the topic of practice and the value students receive when they practice within 24 hours of their piano lesson.Becki and Dawn are not strangers to the podcast. You can hear their previous episodes here:Becki LaurentEpisode 037: Teacher Interview with Becki LaurentEpisode 046: Our Favorite Music Education Apps with Becki LaurentDawn IversEpisode 061: The Importance of a Good Practice Environment with Piano Teacher, Dawn IversEpisode 080: Ten Books to…
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