Podcasts about music lessons

What's really holding your group classes back? (Spoiler: It's not your curriculum.) In this episode of Music Lessons and Marketing, Dave peels back the curtain on what makes group classes truly thrive—and why some music schools struggle to fill even one class while others build scalable, high-impact programs that run like clockwork. Whether you're wrestling with DIY curriculum or considering a license program like Kidzrock or Piano Jam, this conversation will help you clarify your next move. Listen to learn: The hidden cost of building your own group program from scratch How belief, not curriculum, drives parent buy-in and enrollment Why most DIY programs stall after the first few signups How licensed programs can unlock faster growth (without hiring unicorn teachers) What parents really want—and how to position group classes as the premium choice Why great marketing (not great music) is the real enrollment engine If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering if group classes are really worth it… this episode is for you.   davesimonsmusic.com

Host Shanera Williamson shares her passion for the latest film from director Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”.  This month, the movie just moved to several streaming platforms and Shanera is using this opportunity to share three of the lessons she got from the film.  WARNING: this film has become somewhat of an obsession for the host.  Also, it's rated R and not intended for young children under 18.   Mentioned:  “Sinners” movie   Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website   Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

We;re back with another set of great listener tips this week! Listener Melissa shares a few of her favorite tips with us, including one all about seeing our progress add up in a tangible way.    Links in this Episode: Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Episode 80 with Nicola Cantan You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Transcript 

Welcome back to week three of our summer of practice tips! This week I'm sharing one of the tips I swear by both for myself and for students!   Links in this Episode: Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Episode 80 with Nicola Cantan You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Transcript 

"The connection between the bass and the drums is a deep one! In this episode we shine light on two of our favorite teams: Peter Washington/Kenny Washington and Robert Hurst/Jeff Tain Watts. Let's listen together and dig into what makes these teams so great..."Peter Washington/Kenny Washington:1) Bill Charlap Trio "While We're Young" (Live at the Village Vanguard)2) Grant Stewart "Koko" (Downton Sounds)Robert Hurst/Jeff 'Tain' Watts:1) Wynton Marsalis "Cherokee" (Standard Time Vol. 1)2) Branford Marsalis "Wolverine" (Crazy People Music)If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com ★ Support this podcast ★

This week is a short and sweet entry in our summer of practice tips series! An anonymous listener sent in a few practice games their child loves and that help keep music and music practice fun. I'm excited for you to listen and I'd love to hear yours too! If you have a tip you want to share (either rin your own voice or submit in writing for Christine to share) please fill out the google form below.   Links in this Episode: Google form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Link to the Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine Goodner & Barbie Wong You can email Christine here: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram TRANSCRIPT  

Welcome to the first of our summer bite-sized practice tip episodes! I hope this series will include some fun ideas, reminders you haven't thought about in a while, and ideas you want to share with your family, your studio, and anyone in your life incorporating music practiece into their week.  Today Christine Goodner is sharing 5 ways to avoid decision fatigue when it comes to summer practice schedules.   Links in this Episode: Google form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Link to the Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine Goodner & Barbie Wong You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Transcript   

"This is a fun one! Bob says three names, and Reuben shares his immediate thoughts on those folks. There's a theme here, but you have to listen to find out!"If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join us in this insightful episode as host Gabrielle Crichlow engages with music educator and accomplished harpist and pianist, Candace Lark, to explore the fundamentals of music theory. Together, they break down what music theory truly entails, discussing the critical distinction between reading notes and memorizing sounds, while addressing the concerning gaps in knowledge among college music students.This episode delves into the vital role of music theory in education, covering essential topics such as the core elements of music—including notes, scales, chords, and rhythms—and how these concepts form the foundation for understanding and creating music. Candace emphasizes the importance of skills like sight-reading, ear training, and chord structure, which empower musicians to collaborate, transpose, and compose with greater ease.However, the conversation also highlights significant challenges in traditional music education, including its Eurocentric focus that often neglects diverse musical traditions, as well as the detrimental cuts to music programs in schools. These issues leave many students ill-prepared for college-level music courses, leading institutions to implement remedial programs.Listeners will gain insight into innovative approaches aimed at making music theory instruction more engaging and relevant, ensuring that it resonates with students' unique musical interests and experiences. Advocates for music education argue for a greater societal recognition of music's intrinsic value. This episode provides a balanced perspective on the critical debates surrounding music theory and its adaptation in modern music education, making it a must-listen for anyone passionate about the arts.Who is Candace Lark?Candace Lark is a professional harpist, teacher, speaker, and musician life coach. She assists musicians with tasks such as creating contracts and dealing with gatekeepers. Candace draws from over 25 years of teaching and performance experience to prepare young students for competitions and college auditions. She is a co-founder of Harpquest, a supplemental harp program for young harpists, and a certified Harpmastery Coach, coaching harpists nationwide to meet specific harp goals. In her free time, Candace enjoys spending time with her husband, their dog, reading a good book, and of course, enjoying great music.You can find Candace:On the web # 1: https://www.thehappymusician.com/On the web # 2: https://happymusicianstudio.com/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/thehappymusicianOn Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/happymusicianstudioOn Facebook # 3: https://www.facebook.com/groups/happymusiciancoaching/On Instagram # 1: https://www.instagram.com/thehappymusician/On Instagram # 2: https://www.instagram.com/happpymusicianstudio/On Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehappymusicianOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehappymusiciancoach/By email: thehappymusician2@gmail.comCandace has a promo: Happy Musician Studio will wave the online lesson registration fee for all our viewers, a $150 savings. Just say "Hot Topics Podcast" when signing up.Candace also has a freebie: Get a free copy of her e-book "The 31-Day Workbook - The Happy Musician Workbook"! Use the code "HotTopics24" to waive the $15 fee. Here's the link to the e-book: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FGTES3FC4XNVP/checkout/NV24X7NJ36ADDNQRKPOKAJLDWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YiXQqFf3xHERate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34259024/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlowFollow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-servicesOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our full "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: October 23, 2024

This week our guest is someone who really inspires me as a teacher: music eductor, pianist, podcaster, author and more from Ireland: Nicola Cantan.  Links in this episode: Nicola Cantan's Website: Vibrantmusicteaching.com Nicola Cantan's blog Practice Pie by Nicola Cantan Transcript Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE  Connect with Christine on Instagram  

In episode 79, Barbie Wong joins Christine to discuss a frequently asked question: "How do I get my child to SLOW down during home music practice?"   Links in this episode:  Barbie Wong's website: https://Barbiewong.com Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and come join us: https://barbiewong.com/community/ Transcript Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE  Connect with Christine on Instagram  

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman about their new book Resonant Minds. We discuss the different ways to listen to and engage with music, how to take it “one note at a time” and make the choice to use music in our lives, and how to handle music lessons with our kids.  We talk about: 5:12 Summary of the book Resonant Minds  7:45 The difference between active and passive listening to music 14:20 Collective Effervescence- taking in an experience together 15:55 Groove- when our brainwaves synchronize to build community 17:00 How to help parents bring more music into their kids' lives 21:40 Why music lessons aren't the only way to bring music mindfully in 25:30 Connecting music with emotions 29:00 Creating musical habits in our homes 34:00 How to take it “one note at a time”  36:00 How to handle Music Lessons with kids (to make them practise or not!)   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Parenting Playlists to shake off stress or to soothe the nervous system  Mozart for munchkins  Resonant Minds    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com   Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

Does it get any better than that ARP bass line on “Chameleon”? That's right, it's Herbie time! Join Peter and Adam as we explore Herbie Hancock's explosive breakout from Blue Note jazz man to platinum-selling Headhunter. Transport your ears to an afro-futuristic daydream as we dissect Herbie's funk-jazz era – and the cast of characters that helped push jazz records back onto the Pop charts. You'll hear stem breakdowns of Paul Jackson's brilliant bass grooves, the magic of Mike Clark's “Oakland sound” drums, and, of course, much geeking out over Herbie's mind-bending synth and electric keyboard experiments (excuse our stank-faces). From Fat Albert Rotunda (1969) through the slept-on Sunlight (1978), we ask: is this Herbie at his greatest?

This week on the Time to Practice podcast we're speaking with Raúl Gómez-Rojas, musical director of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) about the transformative power of music education in the lives of young people.  This is a special episode highlighting a non-profit organization making a difference in it's local community and it has something for everyone as we talk about many benefits of music in the lives of the next generation.  Links in this episode:  Information about the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and their programs can be found HERE You can find our guest Raúl Gómez-Rojas' bio  HERE You can find the transcript and blog post for this episode HERE Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE  Connect with Christine on Instagram Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE

"Finding the right bow is a very personal journey and can be daunting. Join the Citizens as they discuss Reuben's recent search for a bow while on tour..."If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Christine and Barbie tackle a frequently asked question they hear when they are speaking to parents about music practice. Links in this episode:  Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com Join the Musical Nest Community, hosted by Christine & Barbie HERE Transcript & Blog Post for this episode  

Tune in as we pay tribute to the incomparable Roberta Flack, who we sadly lost last month. From her 1969 debut album First Take (featuring Open Studio artist Ron Carter on bass) to her iconic collaborations with Donny Hathaway – we dissect why what Flack didn't play was just as important as what she did. We'll explore how this classical piano prodigy, who entered Howard at 15 and didn't write her own songs, became the Quiet Storm Queen that influenced every soul, R&B, and jazz singer since. You'll hear why her understated yet commanding vocals and that classic 70s kick drum made “Killing Me Softly” a hit, grooving duets like “You've Got A Friend,” and deep cuts that redefined ballads. Join us to uncover the genius of Roberta Flack.

Have Giant Steps and Meditations scared you away from John Coltrane? Join us on the other side of the Trane tracks with what might be the best trio of albums ever dropped in the same year. We're talking 1963 Coltrane—at his most accessible (dare we say smooth?) yet still cutting straight to the truth. From the GRAMMY hall-of-famer Ballads to his legendary Impulse! sessions with Duke Ellington and Johnny Hartman, enter the perfect gateway into Coltrane's world. We break down his honest melodies, the masterful support from McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison (and more), and quibble with certain Rudy Van Gelder… choices… Whether you're Coltrane-curious or already converted, this episode has something special for your ears.Link to Spotify playlistTry OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/aboutLooking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no further!https://youllhearit.com/