Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

A recent conversation with my Beyond Measure Community friends inspired today's thoughts on the authority we hold as teachers. Check out referenced episodes, information on the Beyond Measure Community, and more in today's shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode192

I once heard a sketch-artist give "the secret to his success", and it is still something I'm thinking about, many years later. More related thoughts in this week's One Thought Thursday e-letter! Be sure to sign up. Find related links, transcripts, and more in today's complete shownotes: ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode191

Today we revisit a timeless struggle in Studio Teacher World: the art of discerning when to make exceptions. Check out the full shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/replay053

Today's episode offers a quick lesson learned from my daughter's Physical Conditioning coach, helping to prove once again that athletes have much to teach us musicians about practice. Check out the complete shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode190

In celebration of FOUR YEARS on the airwaves, Christina is sharing the five Core Values behind all things Beyond Measure. This begs the question: What's on YOUR list? Complete shownotes are available at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode189

Today, I'm offering a kind reminder to avoid some of the most common teacher pitfalls. ​ Check out today's shownotes at ⁠ ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode188

When parents think about investing in their child's musical education, they can't help but focus on the financial commitment. Today's episode sheds light on the even-more-important investment of ATTENTION. Find today's shownotes - including a collection of ALL parent-related episodes - at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode187

Today's episode re-visits a question I first pondered in Episode 157 (then again in Episode 170): What IS Working For Me in this season? Check out the complete shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode186

Today we're making a distinction between teaching *our instrument* and teaching *the repertoire*...all framed in a lesson about Lego bricks and creativity. This is an important one, friends! Find a written transcript, related links, and more in today's shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode185

Today's episode is all about the lifeforce of Teacher Community. It's a defining mission for me, and I'm hoping it's something I can help you get serious about as well. Find the complete shownotes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode184

Today we re-frame the importance of seeing the lesson experience from ONE KEY ASPECT of the student/studio parent experience. Find all relevant links to today's episode in the full shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode183

If you've ever struggled with what seems "fair" when building a studio policy, this episode is for you. Check out ALL the details, including links for the new BMP Playlist and more, at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode182 .

Every morning this summer, as I plucked dead and dying blooms from my petunia baskets, I thought of you. Well, actually, I thought of US. Check out this episode to find out why. Find complete shownotes for today's episode, including information on joining the Beyond Measure Community, at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode181 .

Vanessa Cornett is on a mission to start a revolution against the machine-like expectations of American culture. Join us for a conversation “about nothing” ( which may, in fact, be everything ). Check out all applicable links to today's conversation in the shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode180

Today, Christina teams up with everyone's favorite piano teacher Instagrammer, Amy Elmore, for a re-vist of Episode 108: Cheers to Un-Hurrying Elementary-Aged Students. Check out ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode179 for all related links to this episode, including details on joining the Patreon Community.

Melissa Slocum joins Christina for a conversation about how a little "Crazy Talk" led to a surprisingly unconventional summer plan. Find a transcript and all relevant links at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode178

Since episodes 064-066 (Preparing Students for Performance) consistently rank in my Top Ten downloads, it made total sense to revisit that series this summer. ...and, because my friend, Janna Williamson, is THE go-to voice for many teachers on that topic, it made total sense to invite her to chat all things performance prep with me. Check out all related links and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/epi...

Today's conversation features a chat between Amy Chaplin and I, revisiting Episode 138: Cheers to The Things We Do *NOT* Do. We commiserate on the overwhelm of PianoTeacherBrain, staying on top of resources, and more. Check out ALL related links and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode176

Today, friend/colleague/professor/YouTube Star (@ThePianoProf) Kate Boyd joins me for a conversation, revisiting episode 030: Cheers to Your LOCAL Teacher Friends. Among many things, we do our best to debunk the perception of competition and hierarchy between independent teachers and collegiate faculty members. Join the Patreon for access to our bonus chat, where we talk about the REAL value of Un...

Merideth Hite-Estevez joins Christina today for a look into all things Creative Joy. Find links to Merideth's new book, our bonus Patreon chat, and more in today's shownotes at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode174

Today, renowned pianist-teacher, Benjamin Steinhardt joins me for a peek into Admin World of hearty Facebook Communities. If you spend any amount of time in Facebook Teacher Groups, today's conversation is for you. See the full show notes for today's episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode173 .

Today's thought partner is pianist-composer Kevin Olson , professor of piano at Utah State University. Kevin and I share a passion for helping students find creativity at their instruments, which made him the perfect guest to revisit Episode 044 ( Cheers to the Relentless Defense of Imagination ). Find registration details for the Propel to Excel Online Conference, ways to join the Patreon Com...

Our first-ever guest on the podcast is none other than Powerhouse Creator and Teacher Extraordinaire, Nicola Cantan. We are revisiting an episode topic from WAY BACK: Episode 005: Cheers to the Quiet Ones . For related links from this episode and more, visit the complete shownotes at ⁠⁠ ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode171 ⁠⁠ .

Today's episode re-visits a question I first pondered in Episode 157: What IS Working For Me in this season ? View (the many!) mentioned links in this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode170

Today's episode is a peek into the popular e-letter, One Thought Thursday. I'm presenting a beefed-up version of One Thought Thursday No. 048, exploring the importance of seeing the "other" side of polarizing MusicTeacher topics. Check out the FULL shownotes for this episode at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode169