My passions The stuff that makes me want to get out of bed in the morning. A music review, a movie that I have just watched, a sporting event that was exciting, an English learning post or just plain current news
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Teaching online means that you can now share your passion with students around the world. Through this podcast, I help you use new technology, engaging teaching methods, and killer business tactics to build an online business that you love! My 7 years of online teaching experience combined with a tech savvy personality make me the perfect guide for you as you build your online studio. It’s not easy learning about a million new online teaching skills all while trying to juggle family life and ...
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
Nicola Cantan
Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants friendly, creative and accessible advice. I’m your host Nicola Cantan. My membership site, Vibrant Music Teaching, helps teachers all over the world to include m ...
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D Creations - Education, Science, Physics, Audio Books, Teach Learn, Story, Music, Songs, Literature
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D Creations Science Chat - Science explained for beginners D Creations Talk Physics - Physics explained for beginners D Creations 3 minute book Recitations - The Ickabog - J K Rowling
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You're Listening to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan Discover step-by-step strategies to implement meaningful changes in your music studio, like transitioning to a practice app. Nicola offers practical advice on handling resistance to change, setting up systems, and engaging students and parents effectively. Whether you're stre…
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E143: How Drum Teacher Grant Collins Revolutionized Online Drum Lessons
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In this inspiring episode of the Teach Music Online Podcast, host Carly Walton chats with Grant Collins, a visionary drum teacher from Australia who has taken his passion for teaching and transformed it into a fully online studio. Grant’s journey from international performer to online educator is filled with actionable insights, personal stories, a…
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E142: Have a Studio Vision? Let's Create One Together
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In this episode, we dive into a topic that can feel a bit intimidating but is actually incredibly powerful: vision planning. Ever feel like setting big goals for your teaching studio is overwhelming? You’re not alone! Vision planning isn’t about some perfect, pie-in-the-sky dream; it’s about creating a real and exciting picture of what you want you…
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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, Nicola Cantan discusses a unique perspective on what she calls “the good ones” – those students who are quiet, diligent, and well-behaved. Nicola explores how these "good" students often fly under the radar and might not get the same level of attention or adjustments to their learning approach …
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What I've learned from watching almost 60 music lessons this week
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Join host Nicola Cantan in this episode of The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast as she shares insights from watching nearly 60 video clips submitted by passionate music teachers around the world. Discover valuable lessons from different teaching styles, creative strategies, and unique approaches that can help inspire your own music teaching journey. …
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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! I'm Nicola Cantan, your host, and today we’re diving into the world of music practice mottos. Whether you're out for a walk, cleaning up, or simply relaxing, thanks for letting me join you for a few moments. Today, we're talking about those words of wisdom that can guide music practice, support our stu…
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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan dives into programs for young beginners, offering valuable advice for structuring music lessons, especially for homeschool groups. Nicola also introduces the Epic Clip Contest, where teachers can win a $1,000 Visa gift card by submitting a short video of their teaching. With …
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E141: Are Group Lessons a Better Format for You? A Conversation with Guest Jessica Homewood
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In today’s episode, we chat with Jess Homewood, a piano teacher who made a major shift from teaching 60 private students a week to fully embracing group piano lessons. Jess shares her journey from experiencing burnout to finding balance in her teaching schedule through group lessons. She discusses how she initially resisted the idea of group lesson…
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Making things EASY for a challenging student
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In this episode of the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, host Nicola Cantan answers a listener's question about handling a tricky piano student who rushes through pieces and struggles with learning new ones. Nicola shares creative strategies for making lessons more engaging, using improvisation, games, and thoughtful planning to help students build s…
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E140: 5 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most important aspects of growing your music studio—marketing! Whether you teach online or in person, marketing is crucial to attracting the right students and building a thriving music school. In this episode, we'll uncover the 5 common marketing mistakes that music teachers often make and share act…
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Lessons after breaks and studio names
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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this episode, we dive into two important topics: easing students back into lessons after a break and choosing the perfect name for your piano studio. Nicola shares tips on helping students transition smoothly after time off and offers advice for naming your music studio, whether y…
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E139: Behind the Scenes of Growing a Multi-Teacher Music Studio with Brooke Schrager
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Are you a music teacher wondering how to grow your music studio from a one-person show to a thriving, multi-teacher business? Brooke Schrager's journey is full of insight and practical tips that might be just what you need to grow your music studio. Brooke Schrager was just like many music teachers—passionate about teaching but unfulfilled by the c…
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Paperless or paper planning and personal practice
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Cantan, tackles key challenges for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola explores two important questions: navigating printed versus digital lesson assignments for traveling teachers and finding time to practice as a busy teacher. Nicola offers practical advice for using hybrid assignment syste…
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E138: How to Teach Online While Traveling - 4 Easy Steps to Make it Happen
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If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love for music with the freedom to explore new places, this episode is just for you. Today, we’re diving into a topic that merges adventure with education: how to teach music online while traveling. If you’re like me, you might have never imagined that teaching music online while traveling would be feasible.…
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Starts and stops and starting studios
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, offers proven, practical tips and strategies for music teachers. In this episode, Nicola answers listener questions about helping students overcome start-and-stop habits during playing and advice for starting a new music studio. She also shares exciting updates, including a new Vivid Prac…
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E137: How TMO Helped Mark Weathers Rebuild His Studio and Grow a Waitlist
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E137: How TMO Helped Mark Weathers Rebuild His Studio and Grow a Waitlist Join Carly Walton in this inspiring episode of the Teach Music Online podcast, where she interviews Mark Weathers, a resilient piano teacher from Alaska. Discover how Mark transformed his piano studio after losing three-quarters of his students during the pandemic. The TMO co…
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Am I the right kind of teacher for my different students
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The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast, hosted by Nicola Canton, explores how music teachers can adapt their teaching styles to fit different students and instruments. In this episode, Nicola responds to a question from Emily, a teacher of both piano and brass instruments, about whether her varied teaching approaches for each instrument are acceptable.…
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E136: 10 Tips for Creating Passive Income as a Music Teacher
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In this new episode Carly delves into how passive income can offer educators invaluable insights and actionable strategies to expand their teaching scope. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to achieve financial freedom and flexibility while making a lasting impact on their students. In this episode, we cover: ● Passive income and its …
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How do I organise lessons at students' homes?
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In this podcast episode, the host shares insights and practical advice for music teachers who conduct lessons at students' homes. They discuss the importance of charging a travel fee to account for time spent commuting, and offer tips on organizing materials efficiently using a folder system. The host also explores strategies for transitioning from…
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Public speaking, marketing and preschool students
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Join Nicola Canton as she delves into building confidence in public speaking and offers insights into teaching young students effectively. This episode covers how to overcome the fear of speaking, the importance of practice, and the challenges of teaching preschoolers, with real questions from teachers like you. Tune in for practical tips and thoug…
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E135: Stand Out and Raise Rates with Online Teaching Certification
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In this exciting return episode of the Teach Music Online podcast, Carly Walton announces a new season packed with marketing ideas and interviews with exceptional online teachers. Carly introduces the concept of online teaching certification, explaining its benefits and the comprehensive process involved. She shares details about a free time manage…
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Questions, podcasts and going from zero to studio
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Join Nicola as she shares new resources, exciting announcements, and honest reflections on the teaching profession. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone. This week, discover new resources for piano teachers, learn about Nicola's upcoming podcast, Vivid Practice, and hear about her latest book, …
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Conference lowdown and general catchup
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Join me for a general catchup after my summer of conferences and some thoughts for upcoming plans. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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Creative Repurposing and Recyling with Leila Viss
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I'm delighted to be joined by Leila Viss today to talk about reusing and recycling objects for games in your studio. Leila Viss generates imaginative resources for her piano studio and website. She holds Composiums, which inspire pianists to nurture their creative voice through composition and arranging. Viss is known for her innovative pedagogy an…
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Practice and Ownership with Nicole Douglas
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Today we're joined by Nicole Douglas for a fascinating discussion about practice, motivation and ownership. Nicole Douglas teaches piano near Chicago, Illinois. She previously worked in business and marketing research, and now enjoys getting to combine her love for both by consulting for music ed tech companies. Nicole is passionate about teaching …
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Uncommon Sense Truths with Christina Whitlock
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Today's guest is Christina Whitlock. We're going to be chatting about some fun hidden truths about the teaching life. Christina Whitlock, MM, NCTM, fancies herself a friend and philosopher to the piano teaching profession. Connecting primarily with audiences through the Beyond Measure Podcast, she enjoys supporting the piano teaching community in m…
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Crafting compositions with Jenny Walker
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Jenny Walker is on the show today to share about her composing process. Born in Southampton, I now live in Lincolnshire where I have a successful teaching practice. I compose piano music and write songs and arrangements for my ladies; singing group. I play most genres; folk, jazz, big band key parts, popular music and classical. Find out more about…
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Developing a violin method with Crystal Boyak
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Crystal Boyack is coming on the podcast today. We're discussing her creative method for violin students and what went into its development. Crystal Boyack is a leader in early childhood violin pedagogy and the best selling author of Wee Violin: Music for Young Violinists Preparatory to Twinkle. She currently teaches at the University of New Mexico’…
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Preparing Piano Teens for the Next Level with Kate Boyd
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Kate Boyd is on the show today and we're chatting about preparing teens to progress to music majors. Kate Boyd is the head of the piano area at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She regularly performs throughout the US and abroad as a soloist and chamber musician. She has a YouTube channel called “The Piano Prof” where she shares instruct…
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Community, Not Competition with Paul Myatt
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Paul Myatt is joining me today to discuss the value of community and collaboration in the teaching world. Paul Myatt is a passionate piano teacher, author, composer, and workshop presenter. Paul co-founded the 30-year-old Forte Music School network with over 8,000 UK, USA, Canada, Australia and NZ students. Through Forte and Piano Teaching Success,…
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Creative movement and ensemble recitals with Juliet Robinson
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Juliet Robinson is on the podcast today and we're chatting about bringing movement into every lesson and including ensembles in recitals. Trained as a classroom music specialist having gained a 1st Class Honours degree from Trinity College of music and a PGCE at Kingston Polytechnic. Spent over 30 years then teaching in the Midhurst area in the mid…
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Amy Chaplin joins us on the show today to talk about conferences, proposals and presentations. Amy Chaplin is a piano teacher, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She loves supporting teachers on all things related to teaching, organization, productivity, and life on the Piano Pantry blog and podcast and through her digital organization coaching serie…
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To celebrate the 300 episode milestone, I'm taking you on a journey through a week in my life. Hope you enjoy this different style of episode! Link to the August challenge: https://vibrantmusicteaching.com/8TFبقلم Nicola Cantan
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Questions for all teachers to ponder
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Today I'm sharing some intriguing questions to get your brain juices flowing. Hope you enjoy these doodles for your noodle! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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How to Get The Most Out of Piano Teaching Conferences
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If you're going to be attending a workshop, conference or other training event soon, make sure you listen to these tips! They could save you time, money and stress. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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A reflection on my experience with the Music Teachers Board exams and who they suit best. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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Answers for parents who question games in piano lessons
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Do parents ever ask you WHY you're playing games in your piano lessons? I've got the answers! Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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How do we make the recital preparation process feel fun? That's the question we're unpacking today. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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E134: Can AI Create Your Lesson Assignments for You? - A Chat with Muzie Founder Sam Reti
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Carly chats with Sam Reti, co-founder of Muzie.Live, about how his cutting-edge platform innovates music education and empowers teachers and students into the future of music learning, where artificial intelligence is not a threat to creativity but a tool that amplifies it. In this episode, we discuss: ● The creation of Muzie.Live and its evolution…
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Are you rethinking piano rectials? Here are a few alternatives you might like to try. Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.بقلم Nicola Cantan
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