Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

Christina offers a recap of messages that landed in her inbox after last week's Studio Teacher Thanksgiving event. Check out this blitz of Teacher Wisdom from the Beyond Measure audience. A lengthy list of related links can be found in today's complete shownotes. Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode238

I’ve always wondered: are we, as professional musicians, destined to be skilled, but miserable? Is this the plight of our profession? To have abilities but to be unable to appreciate them because we are forever chasing higher standards? Today Christina talks about Perfectionism: not the way society (over)uses it, but the REAL struggle of perfectionism. Find recommended links and more in the comple...

After mentioning a 30 Piece Challenge in episode 232, several listener questions kept popping up. Today, Christina takes a deeper dive into the logistics of Repertoire Challenges. For a complete list of resources mentioned, visit the shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode236 .

It's an easy trap for music teachers: allowing our dedication to our work to replace the love we have for making music. Today, Christina shares an honest reflection on the importance of filling our musical wells. Listen in. Find related links and more in the shownotes for today's episode: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode235

Today's episode celebrates FIVE YEARS of Beyond Measure; seeking to reignite the passions of your Teacher Heart and all the benefits you bring to your community. Listen in... Find the complete shownotes (including all related links) at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode234

A few weeks ago, I talked a lot about the importance of time and repetition , but here's the thing: Humans are notoriously BAD at time and repetition. We’re talking today about the fact that KNOWING something and DOING it are two different things. Check out the full shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode233 .

Today, I'm sharing five things from my favorite self-reflection practice: What IS working in this season of life? There's a LOT of piano teacher goodness in this one... Get links to previous episodes in this series, sign up for SuperFriends, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode232 .

Today's episode concludes our four-part series on things that distract us from doing our best Teacher Work. We're examining the way we consume information, how to put it to use, and when enough is enough. Find the complete shownotes by visiting ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode231

As someone who has built a career on being "Encouraging", Christina shares an unexpected message today about why encouragement cannot be our highest value as music teachers. This episode is the third installment in a series where we look at things that commonly distract piano teachers from doing their best work. See the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode230 for the FREE...

Continuing our series looking at things that distract teachers from their best work, today we examine the most common complaint of piano teachers: "My students don't practice enough". Sign up for the SuperFriends Community, listen to related episodes, and more in the full shownotes for today's episode. Find them at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode229

It's easy for Piano Teachers to get focused on the wrong things. Today we talk about a common "red herring" of running our studios. Check out the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode228

If you felt like this past summer was a struggle: in terms of enrollment, commitment, scheduling - any and all of the above - you are not alone. It is not you; it’s the state of summer. Listen in for more. Find complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode227

Today's conversation features reflections on my 2025 conversations with Janna Williamson, Elizabeth Davis-Everhart, and Diane Hidy. Find links to related episodes, the 2025 Intermediate Piano Teaching Cohort, and more in today's shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode226

As we wrap up the Summertime Conversation Series, Christina offers reflections on thoughts that have been circling her brain for weeks.

Diane Hidy joins Christina for a conversation about her super-sized musical career. Highlights from performing, teaching, blogging, and composing are all on deck for this humor-filled conversation. Check out the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode224.

Whether you consider yourself a teacher of neurodiverse students or not, equipping ourselves with skills to meet students where they are is a core element of effective teaching. In today's installment of the Summertime Conversation Series, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart joins us for a look at the biggest changes we can make to make our studios more adaptive and inclusive. Find all applicable links a...

Janna Williamson joins Christina Whitlock for a chat about Proactive and Reactive teaching strategies. Understanding which approach to use in various situations is a key element to effective teaching, yet few people seem to talk about these distinctions. Join these two Teacher Friends for a lively conversation, a BIG announcement, and further proof that we are all in this journey together. Find li...

Today, Christina chats with Florence Phillips, a teacher from Pennsylvania who took action on a rather intense dream to teach group piano classes in a maximum security prison. This is a conversation NOT to be missed. Find links to related episodes, additional resources, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode221 .

Today, I'm welcoming THE PERFECT thought-partner to chat about the current (and future) state of the print music industry: Jason Sifford. Read more about Jason, find information on the 2025 Recital Guide AND the SuperFriends Community on Patreon, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode220 .

The incomparable Leila Viss joins Christina for the kickoff of the 2025 Summertime Conversation Series. We're talking curiosity, perfectionism, and a million things in between. For complete shownotes - including a link to save $10 off the online Teacher Turboboost Event, visit ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode219 .

Today, I'm re-mixing a topic originally covered in August of 2021 (Episode 039). We're taking a look at the all-important high road when students decide their lesson journey has come to an end. Check out the full shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode218

Today, I'm sharing 5 timeless truths of humanity, as well as their direct implications on our studio relationships. Find complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode217

As teachers, it’s WAY too easy to fall into the trap ofteaching lesson after lesson… week after week…. just following the status quo of our overscheduled lives. Today's episode is a call to stop and take stock of where we are guiding our students (and our businesses). Find complete shownotes for Episode 216 at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode216 .

Today we address the all-too-common Funk of May; where the "I don't want to's" show up in all kinds of ways. THIS WEEK ONLY: Save $15 off the Studio Foundations Course with code lunchpd at ChristinaWhitlock.com/foundations Find the complete shownotes for mentioned links, related episodes, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode215

The word SHOULD is hands-down one of the most problematic words in our teacher vocabulary. And we’re taking a deep-dive on it today. Visit the complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode214