#076: Stop Using the Method Book and Revolutionize Your Approach for Beginner Piano Students with Tim Topham
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#076: Stop Using the Method Book and Revolutionize Your Approach for Beginner Piano Students with Tim Topham
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About this listen
- Tim shares his unconventional journey from piano teacher to entrepreneur.
- Discussion on the misalignment between traditional teaching methods and students' preferences.
- Introduction to Tim's new book and course, "No Book Beginners."
- Importance of introducing dynamics, singing, and other musicality skills before diving into reading.
- Some engaging lesson strategies and creative improvisation activities.
- Michael shares his experiences in guitar education, noting similar issues with traditional methods.
- Emphasis on nurturing creativity, engaging students, and introducing dynamics and other musical skills early on.
- Tim discusses the challenge of balancing what students want to learn with what teachers know they should learn.
- Value of allowing students to be creative from the start rather than delaying creativity until they master the instrument.
- The challenge of instant gratification and the need to make music enjoyable from the beginning to retain students.
- Tim reflects on his own journey, highlighting the role of his ability to sight-read, accompany, and create music as key factors that kept him engaged in playing.
- Michael introduces the concept of a "level up" system to encourage regular practice and progression.
- Overcoming performance anxiety and exposing students to performance opportunities regularly to diminish anxiety over time.
- Tim's one final piece of advice for the listeners.
Links Mentioned
- No Book Beginners Book
- TopMusicCo
Guitar Teaching Resources Mentioned
- Free Guitar E-book Resources
Today's Guest Tim Topham is the founder and director of TopMusic. Tim hosts the popular Integrated Music Teaching Podcast, blogs regularly at topmusic.co and speaks at local and international conferences on topics such as integrated teaching, creativity, business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Tim has been featured in American Music Teacher, The Piano Teacher Magazine, California Music Teacher and EPTA Piano Professional. Tim holds an MBA in Educational Leadership, BMus, DipEd and AMusA. Click here to find out more about TopMusicGuitar MembershipThank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by
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