Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock
Episodes
Episode 56: Cheers to Embracing Change
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So much of the time, our studio struggles come down to changes we don’t expect or resist (for whatever reason). Today, we seek to make peace with th...
Episode 55: Cheers to Making Favors Known
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After spending the last two weeks talking about avoiding exceptions, I thought it fitting to wrap up this series by acknowledging The Art of Doing Fav...
Episode 54: Cheers to Sanity-Saving Policies
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode explores three policies most saving my sanity this season of life. * Mentioned in this episode: https://anchor.fm/beyondmeasure/ep...
Episode 53: Cheers to Considering Exceptions
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers and business-owners, we are faced with requests for exceptions ALL THE TIME. As a general rule, I tend to think exceptions lead to strai...
Episode 52: Cheers to Navigating a Lesson When Your Student Hasn’t Practiced
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode serves as a follow-up to last week’s Practice Manifesto. Links mentioned: December Performance Challenge Printable: https://mailc...
Episode 51: Cheers to My Practice Manifesto
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Student practice is an undeniable staple of music study success. But - as any seasoned studio teacher knows, some students take this expectation more ...
Episode 50: Cheers to Your Questions…and My Answers
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first-ever Q+A episode, Christina tackles listener questions.
Episode 49: Cheers to My Rule of Three
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christina for an introduction to the Rule of Three: her favorite piece of marital-advice-turned-teaching-strategy.
Episode 48: Cheers to Your Inner Critic (a follow-up)
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Responses to last week’s episode on dealing with our inner critics were so strong, I felt it worthy of our time to spend a second week talking about...
Episode 47: Cheers to Your Inner Critic
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a society that often tells us to ignore/stomp/conquer our inner-critics, I’m offering an alternative perspective today.
Episode 46: Cheers to Lessons Learned (and Confirmed)
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Beyond Measure Podcast turns ONE today (well, technically, tomorrow…)! 🥳 In celebration, I am sharing four big takeaways from this year in ...
Episode 45: Cheers to Naming Your Objective
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my most beneficial takeaways from graduate school was the importance of naming my objective: in lesson planning, in practice, and pretty much e...
Episode 44: Cheers to the Relentless Defense of Imagination
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I think most music teachers would agree that Imagination and Creativity rank pretty high on our list of human priorities. BUT - how many times do we u...
Episode 43: Cheers to Studio Mantras
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping with last week’s theme of making our words count, Christina shares a simple yearly practice of selecting a studio mantra to help make lastin...
Episode 42: Cheers to Talking Less
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to speak succinctly is a strength in many effective educators, but it doesn’t always come naturally to us. Let’s ponder together how w...
Episode 41: Cheers to Solid Before Spectacular
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the definite risk of oversharing, today I talk about the importance of being solid, before striving for spectacular. This is a common struggle ...
Episode 40: Cheers to Pulling Yourself Out of a Funk
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most enthusiastic teachers have days that feel hard. Today we’re talking about my favorite tips to get yourself in a better headspace befor...
Episode 39: Cheers to Making Peace with Student Exits
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we tackle everyone’s least-favorite truth of teaching: Sometimes, students quit. It’s gut-wrenchingly hard not to take it personally, but m...
Episode 38: Cheers to a Less-Conventional August
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting back into the swing of a new academic year can often feel like an uphill battle. Today, Christina shares a few less-conventional approaches to...
Episode 37: Cheers to Money Talk
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about money may be one of the least-loved aspects of running an independent music studio, but (of course!) it’s necessary to do so comfortab...
Episode 36: Cheers to Teacher Truths
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features three of my “12 Teacher Truths” I use in pedagogy courses for pre-college and university students. It’s a random samp...
Episode 35: Cheers to Easier Than You Think
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do we lose sleep over a looming change, only to realize later the THOUGHT of making change was *so* much harder than actually making th...
Episode 34: Cheers to Online Engagement
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this SUPERSIZED episode, Christina shares her Top 10 personal rules for interacting with other teachers online. Brace yourself for LOTS of content,...
Episode 33: Cheers to Crazy Talk
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By necessity, independent music teachers tend to be a fairly rational bunch. BUT - when was the last time you let your imagination go a little “craz...
Episode 32: Cheers to “Tell Me More”
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about a game-changing phrase that can make us better educators, as well as better humans. Big claim? You bet. I dare you to giv...
Episode 31: Cheers to Challenging Colleagues
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was all warm and fuzzy, as we talked about the benefits of befriending our local colleagues...but let’s face it: some people are easier to...
Episode 30: Cheers to YOUR Local Teacher Friends
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Measure is BACK after a refreshing 2-week hiatus, and today Christina is offering up her #1 piece of advice for new (or, for that matter, ANY) ...
Episode 29: Cheers to Acknowledging Rest
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it: especially this time of year, rest is HARD for ambitious teachers. Rather than making you feel guilty for not incorporating more whit...
Episode 28: Cheers to My Happy Birthday Obsession
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Happy Birthday song is one of the most frequent requests musicians receive, at every level of study. It also serves as a treasure trove of actiona...
Episode 27: Cheers to Recital Success (part 2)
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your Anytime Piano Teacher Friend is back with the motherload of recital thoughts in today’s episode. Let’s get excited about recital possibilitie...
Episode 26: Cheers to Recital Success (part 1)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recitals get a bum reputation sometimes, but they hold enormous potential for happy students and happy families! Today we’re chatting about outside-...
Episode 25: Cheers to The Small Stuff
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the importance of paying attention to The Small Stuff, because it’s oftentimes more significant than it appears.
Episode 24: Cheers to Adjudication Success
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us get requests to adjudicate events throughout the year, but judges’ training is often minimal, at best. This episode seeks to help teacher...
Episode 23: Cheers to The Musician You Are Today
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For all its (countless!) benefits, music study can sometimes foster a sneaky spirit of discontentment. After all, none of us got to where we are witho...
Episode 22: Cheers to Questioning Techniques
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asking more questions is a (nearly) fool-proof way to deepen the engagement level of your students. Let’s encourage those critical thinking skills b...
Episode 21: Cheers to Considering Performance Anxiety
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are volumes upon volumes of research concerning the best ways to cope with performance anxiety available, but today I’m offering up three poin...
Episode 20: Cheers to Preserving Gratitude
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s a teacher to do when we know our brain holds tight to negative feedback, while dismissing positive words much-too-quickly? Let’s figure it ...
Episode 19: Cheers to Making the Most of Online Lessons
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, virtual lessons: love ‘em or hate ‘em, their existence in our profession is, at this point, inevitable. Let’s take a look at what works - an...
Episode 18: Cheers to Teacher Warm-Ups
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I probably don’t have to sell you on the importance of warming-up as a musician, but have you ever considered what you do to warm-up as a teacher? I...
Episode 17: Cheers to Finishing “Up”
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years it has dawned on me how much more attention we give the START of our lessons than the END of our time together. Let’s make a pact to...
Episode 16: Cheers to Page Turning Stories
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recent restless night led me to realize I have a strange number of memories connected to the often-uncelebrated role of page turning. Join me for a ...
Episode 15: Cheers to Asking Questions
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up the New Year Series on self-reflection practices for music teachers, I am suggesting two simple-but-effective questions for you to revis...
Episode 14: Cheers to Student Evaluations
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing student evaluations can feel like a daunting task, but - done right - it can be a mutually-beneficial part of the studio experience you offer....
Episode 13: Cheers to Simple Philosophy-Building
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A written philosophy of teaching can be enormously helpful in many ways, but - like so many things - we tend to make it harder than it needs to be. Li...
Episode 12: Cheers to One Word (for Teachers)
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode puts a teacher-twist on the traditional “One Word” Philosophy. This tried-and-true strategy helps busy teachers keep focused on ...
Episode 11: Cheers to Believing the Best
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has put us all through the wringer (and a few spin cycles!). Listen in for a mini-guide to understanding conflict with studio families and how to...
Episode 10: Cheers to Holiday (Re)Considerations, Part 2
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the second (and final) brainstorm of holiday studio activities this year. There’s a little something for everyone here!
Episode 9: Cheers to Holiday (Re)Considerations - Part 1
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Traditions can be lovely, but can also leave us stuck in the status-quo, giving us very little return on investment. Let’s take some time to (re)con...
Episode 8: Cheers to Giving Thanks
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As creatives, it’s important to make sure we are supporting our own. So, today, we celebrate and give thanks for those artists who are helping make ...
Episode 7: Cheers to Laughter
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you and I continue to build our podcast friendship, I thought it was time we simply shared a few laughs (the kind only other music teachers can tru...
Episode 6: Cheers to Being Wrong
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know it’s hard to believe - but none of us are right 100% of the time (even music teachers!). Today, I’m providing a safe space for you to consi...
Episode 5: Cheers to the Quiet Ones
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching fact #792: We never know exactly what our quiet students are thinking. Let’s ponder hard-to-read students and explore three principles for ...
Episode 4: Cheers to Why
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a reflective episode today, as we consider the very first question I was asked in my first piano pedagogy course. (Note: it’s still oh-s...
Episode 3: Cheers to Seasons
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we take the time to notice it or not, our studios steadily change seasons from year to year. Take a deep breath (and a break from planning the...
Episode 2: Cheers to Enough
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The term “enough” is dicey for musicians. We know there is never “enough” practice time, and we often feel like we’re not covering “enough...
Episode 1: Cheers to Teachers!
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemic life or not, only music teachers know how much of our time and energy it *actually* takes to keep our studios humming. Take a few minutes and...
Trailer
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An under-sixty-second glimpse of the Beyond Measure Podcast with Christina Whitlock.