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. 52- Modulations of Seasons & Time
Listen to episode →: Ep. 52- Modulations of Seasons & TimeThis week, I continue our journey through Chris Caine’s A Year in Twelve Keys with October- Modulations of Seasons and Time, a calm, expansive piece whose shifting pulse rewards careful counting with a wonderfully natural flow. Then, Wendy…
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Ep. 41 – Around the World in Six Dances
Open episode →: Ep. 41 – Around the World in Six DancesThis week, we’re taking a musical trip around the world with Wynn-Anne Rossi’s newly released series Dancing With the World. Designed as a four-volume collection…
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Ep. 40 – Summer Road Trip with Christopher Goldston
Open episode →: Ep. 40 – Summer Road Trip with Christopher GoldstonSchool’s almost out, summer is calling, and this week on The Piano Pedagogy Playlist we’re packing up the car and heading out on a musical road trip.…
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Ep. 36- Before Debussy: Music by Marina Alcolea
Open episode →: Ep. 36- Before Debussy: Music by Marina AlcoleaStudents often fall in love with pieces like Clair de lune long before they have the technique to play them well. And as teachers, that puts us…
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Ep. 33: When You Need a Piece That Comes Together Quickly – Preludes in Patterns by Kevin Olson
Open episode →: Ep. 33: When You Need a Piece That Comes Together Quickly – Preludes in Patterns by Kevin OlsonThis week, I’m sharing six short pieces from Kevin Olson’s Preludes in Patterns—music that sounds impressive, but is built from simple, repeating ideas. These pattern-based…
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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. 16 – Chasing the Northern Lights
Open episode →: Ep. 16 – Chasing the Northern LightsThis week on The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, we follow the shimmering path of the aurora across four imaginative works—all sharing the same title: “Northern Lights.” Inspired by last…
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Ep. 14 – Little Peppers: Small Pieces with Big Personality
Open episode →: Ep. 14 – Little Peppers: Small Pieces with Big PersonalityJoin me as I dive into Little Peppers — a lively and imaginative collection by Australian composer Elissa Milne. I’m playing six short pieces from…
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Ep. 13 – Songs Between Earth and Sky: Connor Chee’s Three Navajo Preludes
Open episode →: Ep. 13 – Songs Between Earth and Sky: Connor Chee’s Three Navajo PreludesThe Navajo composer Connor Chee and his Three Navajo Preludes are the subject of this week’s episode. Blending traditional Diné (Navajo) melodies with the expressive language of…
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Ep. 8 – Adventures in 6/8 (legged) time
Open episode →: Ep. 8 – Adventures in 6/8 (legged) timeSpiders may make me squirm, but they sure spin some great music. In this week’s episode, I swat my fears aside to share four creepy-crawly…
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Ep. 7- Afternoon, Sunset, Midnight: Piano Pieces for Fall by Rebekah Maxner
Open episode →: Ep. 7- Afternoon, Sunset, Midnight: Piano Pieces for Fall by Rebekah MaxnerFall is in the air, and this week’s episode is all about piano music that captures the colors and moods of the season. I’m featuring…