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. 37 – For The Gamer Who Thinks They Don’t Like Piano
Open episode →: Ep. 37 – For The Gamer Who Thinks They Don’t Like PianoToday’s episode is for a very specific student. The one who’s deeply immersed in video games and gaming culture… who loves music—but doesn’t think they…
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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. 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. 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…
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Ep. 4 : Hang On! Exploring Glenda Austin’s First Jazz Suite
Open episode →: Ep. 4 : Hang On! Exploring Glenda Austin’s First Jazz SuiteThis three-movement work by the prolific Glenda Austin exhibits all of the qualities that make her music so adored and valued- lyricism, expression, excitement, and…
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Ep. 3 : Confidence Builders – Getting back on the bench
Open episode →: Ep. 3 : Confidence Builders – Getting back on the benchStudents are slowly trickling back into their schools and back into our studios! In an ideal world, our pupils would have all diligently kept up…
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Ep. 02 – Anxiety, keeps on tryin’ me…
Open episode →: Ep. 02 – Anxiety, keeps on tryin’ me…This week we explore the fine art of making your students sweat (musically speaking). I’ll play two pieces that capture the fidgety, feelings of uncertainty…
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Ep. 01 – The End of Summer, The Start of a New Podcast
Open episode →: Ep. 01 – The End of Summer, The Start of a New PodcastI hear the cicadas. I’m seeing the back-to-school ads on TV. But let’s not say goodbye to summer just yet. On the innaugural episode of…