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. 32 – Keep It Quirky: Student Pieces by Angeline Bell
Open episode →: Ep. 32 – Keep It Quirky: Student Pieces by Angeline BellThis week we explore music by Angeline Bell, a UK-based pianist and teacher whose “Notebook” collections have quickly become favorites among piano teachers. Selections from…
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Ep. 31 – An Irish Voice in Contemporary Piano Repertoire
Open episode →: Ep. 31 – An Irish Voice in Contemporary Piano RepertoireWith St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I wanted to explore music written from within the culture. I offer you three piano pieces by Irish composer Ailbhe…
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Ep. 30 – Waltzes, Waltzes, Waltzes
Open episode →: Ep. 30 – Waltzes, Waltzes, WaltzesThe waltz is one of the most enduring musical forms in Western music. First popular in the late 18th century, it has outlasted powdered wigs,…
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Ep. 28 – Imagination with Intention: Anne Crosby Gaudet
Open episode →: Ep. 28 – Imagination with Intention: Anne Crosby GaudetRobots, starfish, puppies, dreamcatchers — they all live in the imaginative world of Canadian composer Anne Crosby Gaudet, a teacher-composer whose music is playful and…
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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…