Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

Today, I'm tackling that all-too-often-debated question of the value of collegiate education for studio music teachers.  While you listen, you can find me hiding behind a rock.  Haha!  Find links mentioned in the show AND recommended episodes by clicking here. 

In today's episode, I'm sharing a frequently-missed point of consideration when it comes to understanding why our students behave the way they do (for better and for worse). To REGISTER for the STUDIO FOUNDATIONS COURSE, please click here. For all other links mentioned in today's episode, as well as recommended listening, please click here to be taken to the show notes . 

Today we chat about our important role in helping students see "mistakes" as learning opportunities.   For more information - including how to sign up for Studio Teacher Thanksgiving, support the podcast, and more, please click here .

Today, we celebrate what happens when you show up - in anything - with consistency.  We also hear from several of YOU (which I just love). For a list of links mentioned in today's episode , please click here. Email anytime at beyondmeasurepodcast (at) gmail (dot) com

Today, we talk about an easy pitfall of music teaching:  Leaning too heavily on corrections, rather than musical experiences.  Connect with Christina: Support the podcast by joining the Patreon Community  Join the email list by clicking here Book an individual consultation with Christina right here  Related Episodes: Episode 44:   The Relentless Defense of Imagination Epis...

Today I make a rather unflattering confession, in hopes it might help you understand a lesser-discussed reason we find ourselves committed to too many things.  Connect with Christina: Support the podcast by joining the Patreon Community  Join the email list by clicking here Book an individual consultation with Christina right here  Related Episodes: Episode 62:   Not Missing th...

Today, we tackle those desires, ideas, and passions that are uniquely YOURS. Connect with Christina: Support the podcast by joining the Patreon Community   Join the email list by clicking here Book an individual consultation with Christina right here  Related Episodes: Episode 33:   Crazy Talk Episode 57:  Naming What You Want Episode 82: The Creative Life Email anytime at beyo...

Today, we take a look at your studio vibe, while also exploring the notion that consumers purchase feelings moreso than products and services.  I hope this is a valuable reflection for you on what, indeed, you are selling.  Connect with Christina: Support the podcast by joining the Patreon Community  Join the email list by clicking here Book an individual consultation with Christina...

Today we talk about one of the most contentious factors in Studio Music Teacher World:  Team Sports (dun dun DUNNN!) Related Links: Sign up for updates related to Christina's developing course, The Varsity Musician's Playbook here  Read the first of Christina and Amy Chaplin's collab on pianopantry.com here  Be Christina's email buddy by signing up here Support the Beyond Measure Po...

Today's quick episode features an opportunity to re-focus our efforts as studio music teachers.  I hope you enjoy it.  More of Christina Whitlock: Support the Podcast by joining the Patreon community here Get the FREE Principles of Written Communication download by clicking here Get the monthly Insider Report by signing up for my email list here Sign up for a private consultation by clic...

Today, I'm sharing my five guiding principles for written communication.  Whether you choose to use mine or not, I find it helpful to consider what you want others to take away from your messaging - and to set parameters in place to help keep you consistent.  I'd love to know what you think! More of Christina Whitlock: Support the Podcast by joining the Patreon community here Get the FRE...

As promised, today I'm unveiling *MY* primary studio goal for the upcoming academic year.   As mentioned in the episode: Be My Email Buddy (Sign up to receive the Monthly Insider Report , which includes the list mentioned in today's episode) Support the Podcast (Join the Patreon Community for $3 or $6) Related Episodes: Episode 14:  Cheers to Studio Evaluations (click here to listen) Epi...

In a profession constantly unveiling new ideas and materials, musicians rarely need help setting goals.  Instead, our challenge is often LIMITING our goals in a reasonable way.  Today, we trouble-shoot our goals for a new academic year together. Support the Podcast: By joining the Patreon Community ($3 and $6 options) By joining the Email List Follow Beyond Measure Podcast on Instagram F...

It's no secret that scheduling can be the bane of the studio teacher's existence.  I may not have magical solutions for you today, but I *do* have perspectives related to fall lesson scheduling that should help you maintain a healthy mindset this wild time of year. Related Links: Support the Podcast on Patreon by clicking here Join the Email List by clicking here Book a Consultation by click...

Most teachers will claim they know the importance of thinking like a beginner, but putting the beginner mindset into action can be more difficult than we realize. Find the full episode notes for this show at ChristinaWhitlock.com/Episode089

Our students teach us every bit as much as we teach them.  This is especially true of graduating seniors.  Today, we chat about three key studio lessons learned from graduating seniors.  Mentioned in this Episode: Join the Patreon Community for $3 or $6   by clicking here Join the Beyond Measure Podcast email list   by clicking here Book a Consultation with Christina &nbsp...

This episode is in response to the MANY conversations I've had with listeners the past two weeks as we've discussed studio numbers.  I'm sharing my best strategy when it comes to deciding how to value your time.   Mentioned in this episode:  Support the Podcast for $3 or $6 by clicking here  Connect with Christina: Join the mailing list by clicking here  Book a Consul...

Today's episode features a hefty discussion of the mindset involved in downsizing your studio - for whatever the reason(s) may be.  Mentioned in this episode: Support the Podcast for $3 or $6 by clicking here Connect with Christina:   Join the mailing list by clicking here Book a Consultation by clicking here Follow me on Instagram by clicking here Follow me on Facebook by clicking here...

Today, we chat about my #1 tip for finding new students (along with a few others).   Mentioned in this episode:  Support the Podcast for $3 or $6 by clicking here   Connect with Christina:   Join the mailing list by clicking here   Follow me on Instagram by clicking here   Follow me on Facebook by clicking here   Like this episode?  ...

Today, I’m re-sharing a favorite episode from last summer. I hope it gets your creative teacher brains turning in positive directions toward the school year ahead.  Please consider supporting the podcast by clicking here Mentioned in this episode: Episode 28: Cheers to My Happy Birthday Obsession (listen here) Engage with Christina: Join the Email List by clicking here Follow the Beyond Measu...

Today we talk about the importance of focusing on relationships, rather than results.   Mentioned in this episode: Join the email list by clicking here  Related Episodes: Listen to episode 63 (Cheers to Recurring Life Lesson) by clicking here Listen to episode 30 (Cheers to YOUR Local Teacher Friends) by clicking here More with Christina: Support the podcast on Patreon Follow Beyond Meas...

Today we celebrate (and recommit to) the importance of the Creative Life. Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 41 of the Beyond Measure Podcast:   listen here Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule:   read the piece here Join the Patreon Community:   click here for details Engage with Christina: Join my List of Email Buddies: Email Buddies (mailchi.mp) Follow me on Instagram:   Bey...

As Christina celebrates the big 4-0 this week, she spends this episode reflecting on 40 lessons learned thus far about studio teaching Mentioned in this episode: Join the Patreon Community by clicking here  Sign up to be my Email Buddy by joining the list here Follow me on Instagram by clicking here Find me on Facebook by clicking here  Email any time at beyondmeasurepodcast (at) gmail (...

Today we talk about the importance of mentoring relationships in studio teacher life.   Mentioned in this Episode:  Episode 30:  Cheers to Your Local Teacher Friends click here  Episode 31:  Cheers to Challenging Colleagues click here  JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY:   click here  More of Christina Whitlock:  Reserve a teacher consultation by contactin...

Today, we examine what it looks like to set boundaries in our work, even when our occupation is fueled so mightily by our hearts.    More of Christina Whitlock:  For info on my summer study for high schoolers click here  Reserve a teacher consultation by contacting me here  Join my list of Email Buddies by clicking here  Email anytime at beyondmeasurepodcast (at) gmai...