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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...