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The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

Tim Topham
Music Education
Top Music Piano Podcast
Top Music Certification
Collaborative Piano
Imposter Syndrome
Creative Resources For Piano Teachers
St. John's Conservatory Of the Arts
Neurodivergent Students
Portfolio Assessment
Creative Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Pedagogy
Music Teaching Methods
Studio Management
Topmusicpro
Top Music Guitar Podcast
Piano Tuning
Advancing Pianists Course
Piano Teaching
Creative Teaching

The original podcast for growth-minded instrumental music and voice teachers since 2015. Our mission at TopMusic is to empower music teachers to find and nurture their innate creativity so they can teach lessons that are innovative, integrated and inspiring, and that will have a positive, life-long impact on their students. Tune in weekly as we interview teachers and creators from around the world... more

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We’ve all been there—navigating the headache of rescheduled lessons, disappointed parents, and the pressure to make up for every missed session. In this episode, I'm chatting with Jonathan Roberts, director of South Shore Piano School, about why givi... more

It was such a pleasure catching up with Katherine Fisher again. In this episode, we revisit her groundbreaking Piano Safari method and explore how it has evolved to meet the needs of today’s students. We're going to dive into beginner piano technique... more

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To wrap up our “Streamline Your Studio” month, I’m sharing a special replay of one of my most popular conference presentations from the MTAC Conference. In this session, I'm going to break down practical strategies for saving time, boosting productiv... more

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Let’s face it. Talking about pricing can be uncomfortable. That’s why I was to have a chat with Jonathan Kuuskoski, Director of the EXCEL Lab at the University of Michigan, to explore how music teachers can confidently communicate the real value of w... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Fisher
Serves on the piano faculty of the Ohio University School of Music and is internationally recognized for her contributions to piano pedagogy.
Ohio University School of Music
Episode: 444: Teaching Beginner Piano Technique with Katherine Fisher
Jonathan Kuuskoski
Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and Director of the Excel Lab at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
University of Michigan
Episode: 442: Selling the VALUE of Your Teaching with Jonathan Kuuskoski
Maddy Palare
A young teacher from California who graduated from the 12-week studio transformation program.
Adelaide Music LLC
Episode: Bonus Ep 441: Finding Your Studio Superboost with Maddy Palare
Kelly Riordan
CEO and co-founder of Outside the Bachs LLC, dedicated to assisting musicians in building effective private lesson studios.
Outside the Bachs
Episode: 440: Streamlining Your Marketing with Kelly Riordan
David Martin
An entrepreneur and business coach who built one of the largest privately owned music schools in the country.
Episode: 439: From Bankruptcy to 1000 Students with David Martin
Katie Argyle
Music technology speaker, trainer, and consultant passionate about helping music teachers through her business Midnight Music.
Midnight Music
Episode: 438: AI Music Teaching Software Tools with Katie Argyle
Tara Wright
Education and operations director, creative strategist and music educator who helps music teachers transform their teaching studios and businesses through innovative strategies.
TopMusic
Episode: 437: Unpacking AI for Music Teachers with Tara Wright
Anamarie Sabbagh
Seasoned music teacher and member of the TopMusic team, specializing in studio management and group teaching
Keys to Success Music
Episode: 435: Should You Get a Lease For Your Studio? With Anamarie Sabbagh
Nathan Theodoulou
Director of Product and Marketing at RSL Group
RSL Group
Episode: 430: The NEW Rockschool Piano Syllabus with Nathan Theodoulou

Host

Tim Topham
Host and creator focused on empowering music educators to enhance their teaching and engage students through creativity and innovative practices in music education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • A masterful host who brings out the best in his guests!

    As someone who was recently featured on Tim's TopCast podcast, I can't recommend it highly enough! Tim is a truly exceptional host who knows exactly how to make his guests feel comfortable while asking insightful questions that bring out the best of their expertise.

    When discussing my work helping music teachers with effective websites and the FRODO framework, Tim's thoughtful questions allowed me to share valuable insights in a way that would be immediately helpful to his audience. His genuine ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MioBravado
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspiring

    TopCast is the podcast I look forward to listening. Tim invites interesting guests who share their ideas and experience on topics that are relevant to piano teachers. I have enjoyed the diversity of speakers and topics and highly recommend this podcast to teachers of all levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missbg123
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun, exciting and a fabulous resource for all piano teachers

    I found topcast about three years ago when I was looking for inspiration in my piano teaching. Full of inspirational guests from around the world, Tim offers the piano teacher a one stop shop to explore and connect with leading piano teacher around the world. My mind opened up to the many wondering and innovative teaching ideas, which have made everyday teaching day joyful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eerrtyy
    Australia5 years ago
  • Greats snips of info

    As a teacher sometimes it is too exhausting to keep coming up with fresh ideas.

    ENTER TOPMUSIC PODCASTS

    Great for inspiring teachers with ideas on how to progress different ideas or even just give you an idea to implement in your studio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sibbs1979
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Highly recommended for music instructors!

    I have listened to this podcast for several years and have grown so much in my teaching from what I’ve gleaned from this podcast. Highly recommend for music teachers of all levels of experience and genres.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    texbj
    United States5 years ago

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Audience comments reflect a positive reception to the variety of topics and guests, indicating broad appeal across different teaching backgrounds.
Many appreciate the engaging nature of the discussions, highlighting the practical tips provided by guests.
Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful and innovative content for music educators.
The host has been commended for effectively guiding conversations that lead to meaningful insights and takeaways for educators.

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444: Teaching Beginner Piano Technique with Katherine Fisher
Q: Why is the weight, the arm weight important in the tree frog movement?
It's crucial as it helps students play without injury and with greater freedom and sound quality.
444: Teaching Beginner Piano Technique with Katherine Fisher
Q: What makes starting with intervals and contours rather than note names such an effective way to help students become better readers?
Beginning students are trained to see patterns and shapes in music by recognizing connections between notes, which helps to develop fluency in reading.
Bonus Ep 441: Finding Your Studio Superboost with Maddy Palare
Q: What advice would you give someone who's umming and ah-ing about whether to take the program?
Consider what it could mean and the return on investment; the benefits can go beyond just gaining students.
Bonus Ep 441: Finding Your Studio Superboost with Maddy Palare
Q: Could you describe what it is from your perspective and how it works?
I like to think of the 12-week Studio Transformation course as needing a gym membership, community, accountability, resources, and structured plans to hit your goals.
439: From Bankruptcy to 1000 Students with David Martin
Q: What would you tell your basement version of yourself?
I'd say focus on marketing.

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1. Katherine Fisher
2. Jonathan Kuuskoski
3. Maddy Palare
4. Kelly Riordan
5. David Martin
6. Katie Argyle
7. Tara Wright
8. Anamarie Sabbagh

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