A weekly repertoire podcast for piano teachers
The Piano Pedagogy Playlist
Some of my favorite selections from the contemporary repertoire for developing pianists—shared with you every Monday.
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Ep. 47 – A Lotta Toccata
Listen to episode →: Ep. 47 – A Lotta ToccataWhen one of your students encounters a piece titled “Toccata” for the first time, how do you explain what that means? I think a lot of us describe a toccata as a quick, running of our fingers over…
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Ep. 27 – A Jazz Collection Every Studio Should Know
Open episode →: Ep. 27 – A Jazz Collection Every Studio Should KnowFinding jazz pieces that are both musically authentic and technically appropriate for developing pianists can be a challenge. In this episode of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist,…
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Ep. 26 – Olympic Inspirations
Open episode →: Ep. 26 – Olympic InspirationsThe Winter Olympic Games are underway, and this week’s Piano Pedagogy Playlist celebrates the spirit of the games with five sport-inspired pieces for elementary and…
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Ep. 25 – February can feel like trying to read in C♯ major
Open episode →: Ep. 25 – February can feel like trying to read in C♯ majorOur journey through, A Year in Twelve Keys continues with “February — Winter’s Glaze” by Chris Caine, a brief but atmospheric piece written in the uncompromising key of C-sharp…
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Ep. 24 Chee-Hwa Tan: Piano Music Inspired by Poetry
Open episode →: Ep. 24 Chee-Hwa Tan: Piano Music Inspired by PoetryThis week on the Piano Pedagogy Playlist, we step into a world shaped by poetry and imagination. The music featured in this episode is inspired…
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Ep. 23 – Songs of Hope
Open episode →: Ep. 23 – Songs of HopeThe week features music that offers reassurance, optimism, and a hopeful outlook for the future. I’m playing three pieces by three different composers, ranging from…
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Ep. 22 – From Winter to Warmth: A Musical Escape with Martín Cuéllar
Open episode →: Ep. 22 – From Winter to Warmth: A Musical Escape with Martín CuéllarAfter weeks of winter-themed repertoire, it’s time for a musical getaway. In this episode of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, I head for warmer shores with…
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Ep. 21 – (The Start Of) A Year in Twelve Keys
Open episode →: Ep. 21 – (The Start Of) A Year in Twelve KeysThis week we start a year-long musical journey with through Chris Caine’s “A Year In Twelve Keys”. The first selection, “January – New Year” is…
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Seasons Greetings From The Piano Pedagogy Playlist!
Open episode →: Seasons Greetings From The Piano Pedagogy Playlist!I’m taking a short, two-week holiday break from the regular podcast format. But I wanted to share with you one lovely Christmas piece by the…
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Ep. 20 – The Year’s Cadence
Open episode →: Ep. 20 – The Year’s CadenceThe Year’s Cadence closes out the regular podcast episodes of 2025 with a moment of musical reflection and quiet anticipation. Framed by the musical idea…
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Ep. 19 – When The Blues Isn’t Always Blue
Open episode →: Ep. 19 – When The Blues Isn’t Always BlueThree pieces this week from the collection Aspects of Blue by Alan Bullard, all at an intermediate level. Blue Sky Digital Download Stately Blue Digital…