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. 54- Nice Tardigrade
Listen to episode →: Ep. 54- Nice TardigradeMajor and minor scales are the foundation of Western music- but what happens when you step outside them? On this episode, I explore three pieces by Suzanne Dawson, Stacy Fahrion, and Scott Price, that use modal sounds to…
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Ep. 43 – A Morning at the Cottage and a Day on the Beach
Open episode →: Ep. 43 – A Morning at the Cottage and a Day on the BeachSeason two begins with two contrasting selections to help us savor the many moods of summer. Chris Caine’s “Hanging Out on the Beach” brings syncopation,…
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Ep. 42 – A Fugue and a Hammock
Open episode →: Ep. 42 – A Fugue and a HammockFor the Season One finale of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, we’re doubling up on Chris Norton’s A Year in Twelve Keysand exploring both the June and…
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Ep. 34 – April Showers Bring Color, Atmosphere, and Hope
Open episode →: Ep. 34 – April Showers Bring Color, Atmosphere, and HopeSpring rain provides the inspiration for this week’s episode of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, as I explore two contemporary piano pieces that capture its sound, motion,…
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Ep. 29 – In Like a Lion: the Promise of Spring
Open episode →: Ep. 29 – In Like a Lion: the Promise of SpringMarch arrives with strength in this week’s episode. I perform March: Promise of Spring from Chris Caine’s A Year in Twelve Keys, a dramatic D major work filled…
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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. 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. 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…