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PPP 379: Learn how this mom helped her son rewrite his internal script, with piano parent, Kristen Pennington
PPP 379: Learn how this mom helped her son rewrite his internal script, with piano parent, Kristen Pennington
April 6, 2026
In today's episode, Shelly sits down with Kristen Pennington, a homeschool mom and piano parent, to talk about what happens when children become discouraged during piano pr...
PPP 378: Rediscovering the Music of Florence Price, with editor, Dr. Michael Clark
PPP 378: Rediscovering the Music of Florence Price, with editor, Dr. Michael Clark
March 23, 2026
What happens when a beautiful body of music is nearly lost to history… and then slowly brought back into the light? In this episode of the Piano Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Michael ...
PPP 377: Three Memorization Strategies for Piano Kids
PPP 377: Three Memorization Strategies for Piano Kids
March 9, 2026
Spring recital season is right around the corner, and many piano families are starting to think about one important question: Should my child memorize their music? While memorization isn...
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...