Keys to Music Learning
The Keys to Music Learning podcast discusses common goals and challenges in the piano studio, and offers research-based ideas and solutions to guide every one of your students to reach their full musical potential with audiation.
Episodes
Between Lessons: Non-practicers
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about students who do not practice, have not yet been inspired to practice, or who practice sporadically because of busy schedules and life. They talk about ways Edwin Gordon's Music Learning Theory can help alleviate frustrations that may come up when students do not practice. Support Keys to Music Learning thr
Between Lessons: Modules
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about module ideas, including a studio folk song project and recital, using modules for teacher brain breaks, and more! Mentioned in this episode, is Sarah Boyd's Boogie and Blues webinar.For more information and to register for a PDLC, visit the Gordon Institute for Music Learning.Support Keys to Music Learning
Between Lessons: PDLCs
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about summer Professional Development Levels Courses through the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. There are a variety of offerings for Summer 2026, including piano courses taught by Krista and Hannah! For more information and to register for a PDLC, visit the Gordon Institute for Music Learning.Support Keys to Mu
From the Archives: A Q&A with Marilyn Lowe
In this special archival episode, we're honored to share a thoughtful 2021 Q&A with Marilyn Lowe, founder of Music Moves for Piano. Marilyn reflects on her early teaching successes and the moment she realized something deeper was missing in her students’ musicianship. Through her discovery of Edwin E. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, she found a new path forward.In this conversation, she o
Between Lessons: Props
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah dive into one of their favorite topics: props! From rhythm sticks and bean bags to pom poms and stretchy bands, they explore how simple materials can transform early childhood classes and beginning piano lessons.You’ll hear practical, creative ways to use props to strengthen macrobeat and microbeat awareness, support body
Between Lessons: Early Childhood Music
In this first “Between Lessons” quick chat, Krista and Hannah dive into the world of early childhood music education, sharing fresh experiments, big questions, and joyful discoveries from their classrooms.Krista returns to teaching early childhood at a Montessori school and reflects on the power of immersion, play, and patience. Hannah shares how a summer seminar reshaped her thinking about music
Micro Progressions, Big Growth: Continuing the Conversation with Amy Chaplin (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Amy Chaplin, we go deeper into the messy middle of learning and teaching through Music Learning Theory (MLT). Amy reflects honestly on feeling overwhelmed early in her MLT journey, how those experiences shaped her empathy for teachers, and why “micro progressions” have become central to both her teaching and her professional work.We talk about tonalities, singing
Amy Chaplin, Part 1: Finding your own way with Music Learning Theory
In this episode of Keys to Music Learning, we sit down with pianist, teacher, blogger, and podcaster Amy Chaplin for an honest and thoughtful conversation about her journey as a music educator. Amy shares how her background in choral education shaped her teaching, the moments that left her wanting more for her students, and how she eventually found her way to Music Learning Theory.We talk about di
James Kessler, Part 2: Beyond the Method: Audiation, Mentorship, and Centering the Child
In Part Two of our conversation with musician and educator James Kessler, we dive deeper into what it really looks like to teach through audiation—across instruments, ages, and experience levels.James shares candid reflections on his early discomfort with singing and movement, how vulnerability became a powerful teaching tool, and why mentorship is essential when learning to teach through Music Le
James Kessler, Part 1: A Musical Journey Toward Audiation
In this episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome music educator James Kessler for a wide-ranging conversation about his musical journey and the experiences that shaped his audiation-centered teaching philosophy.James shares his early immersion in classical music, his love of jazz and improvisation, and his winding path through performance, composition, and music educ
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 2
Hosts Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome back Gregory Chase for part two of an in-depth discussion on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, how it manifests in children and adults, and the surprising ways it can impact learning in and out of the piano studio. Greg shares his personal journey of discovery through his son’s experience, the diagnostic process, and how music, especially whe
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 1
In this eye-opening episode of Keys to Music Learning, hosts Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome back Gregory Chase for an in-depth discussion on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, how it manifests in children and adults, and the surprising ways it can impact learning in and out of the piano studio. Greg shares his personal journey of discovery through his son’s experience, the diagno
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 2
In Part 2 of our chat with Gary Pederson, we discuss his journey with Marilyn Lowe. He recounts meeting Marilyn at Missouri State University after a horseback riding accident, where she took over his classes, and how they collaborated on creating a preparatory department with music classes for young children. He also discusses the evolution of his teaching methods and the importance of audiation-b
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 1
Gary Pederson, a Steinway artist and former professor at Eastern Michigan University, shares his journey into music learning theory (MLT) and emphasizes the importance of audiation in teaching. He recounts his early musical experiences, including informal learning and formal lessons. Pederson also discusses the practical application of MLT with advanced students, focusing on memory and memorizatio
Notational Audiation: Deep Dive with Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd joins Keys to Music Learning to discuss emergent music literacy, notational audiation, and effective strategies for teaching reading and writing with an audiation-based approach. In this episode, we discuss:Sarah’s journey into researching music literacyHow emergent music literacy prepares students for notationKey research findings on notational audiation and its cognitive processesThe
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part 2
Eric Bluestine returns to discuss the concept of partial synthesis and its crucial role in Music Learning Theory. He breaks down common misconceptions, explains how patterns connect to real music, and offers insights into fostering creativity and generalization in students. This conversation dives deep into the philosophy behind MLT and provides practical applications for piano teachers.• Understa
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part I
Eric Bluestine shares his journey from vibrant public school music educator to private piano instructor, delving into the lessons learned along the way. The conversation focuses on adaptability in teaching methods, the importance of Music Learning Theory, and Eric's experiences writing a foundational book for music educators. • Eric’s transition from public education to private lessons • Refl
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 3
In the third and final deep dive into keyboard technique, Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson share heartwarming stories about their experiences with Marilyn Lowe, the creator of Music Moves for Piano. They also emphasize the benefits of incorporating group musicianship and choir into piano lessons, helping students progress faster and more holistically. By combining private lessons with group sessi
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 2
Hannah and Krista continue their discussion with Celeste Watson and Scarlette Kerr, highlighting the significance of blending audiation, biomechanics, and research-based methods in piano teaching, emphasizing a growth mindset and the patience needed to see long-term benefits.Scarlette's WebinarsThe Embodiment of Rhythmic Audiation at the PianoTechnique and Young Beginners : Development of mot
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 1
After a summer off, we're back with a technical development deep dive. This episode, part 1 of 3, features a discussion centered around piano pedagogy, injury-preventative techniques, and Music Learning Theory (MLT). Hannah and Krista were delighted to speak with piano educators Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson, who share insights from their experiences and training in the Gordon Institute o
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 3
In this last episode with Janna Olson, she discusses the amazing skills developed in Books 4 and 5 of Marilyn Lowe's Music Moves for Piano curriculum.Use the code AUDIATE for 25% off Janna's webinars Learning through Play: Games and resources for activities to reinforce skills and build audiation and Beyond the Notes: An enriched aural approach to piano repertoire.Links:Janna's Q&am
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 2
In this episode, Hannah and Krista continue their chat with Janna Olson, finishing their conversation about the Music Moves for Piano Christmas books and moving on to a deep dive of Book 3.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-base
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 1
In this deep dive into the Music Moves for Piano curriculum, Krista and Hannah talk with Janna Olson, a veteran Music Moves teacher, about Marilyn Lowe's understanding of the skills needed to play repertoire and develop a love for music making, what exactly is high level music making, broadening the perspective of the piano teaching journey and the possibilities for students, and separating o
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 2
In Part 2 of our episode with Gregory Chase, we dive into the neuroscience research that validates audiation based-music lessons. Everything from the science of BAH and BUM, the importance of rhythm in the first months of life, why it's important to sing songs many times in the same keyality and in various tonalities and meters, and why students make the same mistakes over and over and how we
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 1
In part 1 of this deep dive, Gregory Chase joins Krista and Hannah to discuss how neuroscience can help us understand how children learn music, including structuring lesson time, the importance of first three years, and the impact of hormones on learning.How the Brain Learns - David SousaBright from the Start - Jill StammBoy Smarts - Barry McDonaldSupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys t
Running an Audiation-Based Music School: Deep dive with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie Part 2
In this episode, Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie continues the discussion with managing teachers and students, parental involvement in music lessons, the school's philosophy for practice, making music practice a habit, and the importance of discipline and joyful learning.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Pia
Running an Audiation-Based Music School: Deep dive with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie Part 1
We are so excited to talk to Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie once again for our first episode of Season 3! In this episode, Sarah discusses her music school, Songs with Sarah, including the the importance of outreach, managing 10 teachers (including five Music Moves for Piano teachers) and 400 students, summer camps, and professional development. Whether or not you run a music school, this conversation wi
Season 3 is coming!
We are so excited to begin Season 3 of Keys to Music Learning! In this intro, Hannah and Krista discuss their summer highlights and the focus of the upcoming season. If you'd like to support the podcast, we'd love to have you join the community!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction
Community Chat with Jenny Fisher (Part 3)
In our final community chat episode with Jenny, she shares incredibly important advice for both new and seasoned teachers.Webinar LinksMovement MotivatorsMake Way for PlaySupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instructio
Community Chat with Jenny Fisher (Part 2)
In this episode, Jenny talks to Krista and Hannah about her class piano at Eastern Michigan University, including how Music Learning Theory has changed their performances and the structure and books she uses in class.Webinar LinksMovement MotivatorsMake Way for PlaySupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano
Community Chat with Jenny Fisher (Part 1)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista talk to Jenny Fisher about her background and audiation journey. Jenny teaches functional piano classes for music majors/minors and group piano pedagogy at Eastern Michigan University and serves on the piano faculty for GIML (Gordon Institute for Music Learning).Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introd
Q&A with Krista and Hannah (Part 3)
In this episode, Hannah and and Krista discuss a variety of topics including how they choose repertoire, teaching students to improvise and compose over chord progressions, and ways to guide your own audiation development.LinksPattern Power: Learning Piano Repertoire through Rhythm and Tonal Pattern Play: A free mini-webinar by HannahExperimental Songs and Chants, by Edwin Gordon, Beth Bolton, Wen
Q&A with Krista and Hannah (Part 2)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista tackle questions talk about transitioning students to an audiation-based approach, reading ad writing music, and accelerated pacing of lesson plans.VideoOverlapping Music Moves lessons with checklistsSupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for
Q&A with Krista and Hannah (Part 1)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista answer questions from the the Facebook community! Topics include: books to get when first starting with Music Moves for Piano, what the mysterious "Create with TP" really means, and tips for recitals when students are in Keyboard Games and beyond.Links:Music Moves for Piano Books for getting started (Teacher's books and Student books)Keyboard Games
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 3)
Our final episode with Gregory Chase explores advice for new teachers (remember...FIBAS), music aptitude testing, and Ars Nova, Greg's extensive resource for teaching notational audiation. Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children, by Edwin GordonAn Overview of Music Aptitude, a free mini-webinar by Janna OlsonArs Nova de Audiation, resources by Gregory ChaseSupport Keys to Music L
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 2)
In this episode, we welcome back Greg Chase to talk about how he jumped into Music Moves for Piano, including his challenges and successes. Greg also discusses the importance of early childhood music, how neuroscience supports Gordon’s research, and the important tie between Music Learning Theory, auditory processing disorder, and language acquisition. Support Keys to Music Learning through the Ke
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 1)
We are so happy to have Gregory Chase as our next community chat guest, a piano instructor and researcher from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Greg maintains a piano teaching studio of around 20 students, of all ages and levels and has developed a comprehensive website to assist students in notational audiation. In this episode, he shares his musical background and how his interest in how children l
Community Chat with Janna Olson (Part 3)
In this episode, Janna shares her advice for new teachers, including overcoming the initial struggles, fearlessly stepping into musicianship development, enjoying the process, and how Dr. Gordon advised her to handle the overwhelm. Janna also talks about her thoughts on bringing music to life and her favorite thing about teaching using an audiation-based approach to piano teaching.BookLearning Seq
Community Chat with Janna Olson (Part 2)
In this episode with guest Janna Olson, Janna focuses on the audiation-based piano method Music Moves for Piano, including connections to repertoire, challenges she had when first implementing the method, reframing the definition of success, the difference between counting and feeling rhythm, the importance of movement and shifting weight, and answering the most common question parents ask - when
Community Chat with Janna Olson (Part 1)
Krista and Hannah are thrilled to welcome Janna Olson to the podcast. Janna has been using Music Moves for Piano in her studio for over 10 years. She is on the faculty of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning and is passionate about connecting piano pedagogy with recent research on how the musical mind works. In this episode, Janna discusses her music background, audiation journey, and how Dr. G
Community Chat with Felicity Breen (Part 3)
In her final episode, Felicity shares wonderful advice for new teachers (check out the links below) and reflects on how Music Learning Theory has made it possible for her to successfully bring music into the lives of every one of her students, regardless of music aptitude or ability. The Ways Children Learn Music, by Eric BluestineMind, Muscle, Music & Myth, by Ron MalangaKeyboard Games Course
Community Chat with Felicity Breen (Part 2)
In this episode, Felicity discusses how she introduced Music Moves for Piano to her students and why she chose to delay telling parents. She also talks about specific challenges, such as overcoming the newness of moving, singing, and chanting and successes, such as her increased retention rate, the comfort students have at her recitals, and teaching a very special person in her life to play.Notati
Community Chat with Felicity Breen (Part 1)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista welcome Felicity Breen from Perth, Australia. Felicity shares her music background, including why, despite having a wonderful piano teacher in her younger years, she stopped playing and how she came back to it. She also discusses the questions that led her to music learning theory and how her teaching goals changed after learning about audiation.Support Keys to M
Community Chat with Scarlette Kerr (Part 3)
In this episode, Scarlette talks about why she loves teaching using an audiation-based piano method and what it brings to the table that other methods might not.Music Moves for PianoMusic Learning AcademySupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about
Community Chat with Scarlette Kerr (Part 2)
In this episode, Scarlette discusses the challenges of an audiation-based piano studio, and what she does to be one step ahead of parents questions and concerns. She also talks about the magic moments and how beautifully Music Moves for Piano complements her approach to technique.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiati
Community Chat with Scarlette Kerr (Part 1)
Meet Scarlette Kerr! Scarlette is a piano teacher in North Carolina who specializes in the Barbara Lister-Sink method of technique. In this episode, she talks about her audiation journey and how Music Learning Theory and Music Moves for Piano captured her attention.Music Learning AcademyGordon Institute for Music LearningThe Ways Children Learn Music by Eric BluestineAudiation in the Wild podcast
Community Chat with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie (Part 3)
In our final episode with early childhood and piano instructor, Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie, we talk about teaching Music Moves for Piano, including the challenges and joys of learning the method. Sarah also gives great advice to those just getting started with teaching piano with an audiation-based approach.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Faceboo
Community Chat with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie (Part 2)
In our second episode with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie, we talk about the importance of early childhood music, running an audiation-based music school, and how to be one step ahead of skeptical parents.Early Audiation: Creating a musical bath for our littlest learnersSupport Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano In
Community Chat with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie (Part 1)
Hannah and Krista resume their community chats with Sarah McCaffrey Ritchie, owner and director of Songs with Sarah, a music school in Minneapolis offering audiation-based early childhood and piano classes. In this episode, Sarah talks about her audiation journey and discovery of Music Learning Theory and Music Moves for Piano.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Commu
Marilyn White Lowe
On September 16, 2022, we lost our dear friend and mentor Marilyn Lowe. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano? Visit Music Learning
Community Chat with Sarah Boyd (Part 3)
In the final episode with Sarah, she discusses the importance of continuing education and her experiences as she completes her graduate degree and heals playing related injuries with Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink. Our chat concludes with great advice from Sarah about how to balance it all and suggestions for getting started with audiation-based piano teaching.Support Keys to Music Learning through the K
Community Chat with Sarah Boyd (Part 2)
In this episode, Sarah discusses tackling those first challenges of starting an audiation-based piano studio, including what she learned about diving in head first, how to communicate with skeptical parents, and words of wisdom that kept her going when she questioned her decision to use Music Moves for Piano.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Fac
Community Chat with Sarah Boyd (Part 1)
In the first of three episodes, Sarah reflects on her audiation journey and how she introduced audiation-based piano teaching into her studio.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano?
Community Chat with Bo Yon Koh (Part 3)
In this episode, Bo Yon talks about handling parent skepticism and her favorite thing about audiation-based piano instruction. She also gives not-to-be-missed advice to teachers just getting started!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audi
Community Chat with Bo Yon Koh (Part 2)
In this episode, Bo Yon shares her teaching philosophy, what sets Music Moves for Piano apart from other piano methods, and the challenges of running an audiation-based piano studio.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano
Community Chat with Bo Yon Koh (Part 1)
Meet Bo Yon Koh, accomplished pianist and co-director of the community music school of Music Inside Out in Toronto, Canada.In this episode, Bo Yon reflects on her audiation journey and how she introduced audiation-based piano teaching into her studio.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and
Community Chat with Paul Jensen (Part 3)
In this episode, Paul talks about 4inspiration.org, a growing community that supports audiation-based piano studios with fun and creative recitals and events for students.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instructio
Community Chat with Paul Jensen (Part 2)
In our second episode with Paul Jensen, we discuss the value of Music Learning Theory in the piano lesson and why the piano can be considered the composer's instrument.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruct
Community Chat with Paul Jensen (Part 1)
Meet Paul Jensen, a piano teacher in San Antonio, TX, and a wonderful member of the Music Moves for Piano community that Hannah and Krista met at the 2018 GIML PDLC. In this episode, Paul shares his audiation journey and experiences teaching MM4P to his own three children.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based
What is a PDLC? with Andy Mullen
What a joy talking to, the one and only, Andy Mullen about GIML PDLC’s and the upcoming Piano Level 1 and 2 courses in Burlington, MA. Listen and learn about what a PDLC is, logistics of the summer courses, how you can register, and why you should consider attending. Even if it’s not in the cards for you this summer, this is a great conversation with an important member of our audiation community.
Key to Music Learning: Community
In the kick-off episode of Season 2, Hannah and Krista discuss the importance of community and how the community of audiation-based piano teachers has helped them over the years.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano ins
Season 2 is on its way!
It's time for Season 2 of Keys to Music Learning. Listen to this short trailer to find out what this season will bring (we are SO excited)!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano
Celebrating Creativity: The Season 1 Student Recital Finale
In the Season 1 finale of the podcast, Hannah and Krista share performances of their student's compositions, improvisations, and arrangements. Sit back and enjoy this first Keys to Music Learning recital!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more
But when do they read?
In this episode, Hannah discusses how audiation-based piano instruction approaches reading music notation and gives an overview of the Reading and Writing Music Notation Books 1-3. Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano
What do I do with these patterns?
During formal instruction, it is vital that we teach our students rhythm and tonal pattern vocabularies. These "words" of music are necessary for understanding and audiation. In this episode, Krista and Hannah discuss two important supplements for building pattern vocabularies in Music Moves for Piano Books 1-5, the Pattern CD and the Rhythm and Tonal Patterns from the Pattern CD book (a
What's in these books? Part III
In this episode, Hannah and Krista discuss the performance pieces of Music Moves for Piano Books 1-5, including the evolution of the checklist, the role of the folk tunes, and the connections of the pieces to piano repertoire.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoRea
What's in these books? Part II
In this episode, Krista and Hannah discuss the Music Moves for Piano Exploration/Creativity/Improvisation projects, including why creating is important, how to use the student book and teacher's lesson plan activities, and the scope of the activities from books 1 through 5.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation
What's in these books? Part I
In this episode, Hannah and Krista talk about the first two sections of the Music Moves for Piano lesson plan units. Dive into Activity Time, as Krista describes the activities seen in each unit, including pattern instruction and the Song to Sing, and discusses how these activities develop and support audiation growth through the books. Then, Hannah tackles Keyboard Geography and Technique, with a
Key to Music Learning: Formal Instruction
In this episode, the second in a series on formal instruction, Krista discusses Gordon’s definition of formal instruction, how it differs from informal guidance, and how tonal and rhythm patterns are used to teach students to sing, chant, perform, create, read, and write music with understanding.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introdu
Am I a Good Teacher?
In this episode, Hannah discusses a few vital realizations she has had in recent years while teaching her students formally using Music Moves for Piano books 1 and above. She also gives a brief overview of a formal Music Moves lesson to set the stage for this series.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano
Intermission
In this episode, Hannah and Krista discuss taking a short break from the podcast to focus on playing events, workshops, vacation (yay!), and the next Keys to Music Learning series on formal instruction AND summer learning opportunities at Music Learning Academy. We hope to see you at Book Club or Study Group!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Fac
Guiding Older Beginners and Adults
In this episode, the last in the series of teaching beginners, we take the three main informal guidance activities, activity time, performance pieces, and improvisation, and discuss how they can be "repackaged" in a way appropriate for older students.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instr
Time to Improvise
Looking to bring creativity and improvisation into your beginner piano lessons? In this episode, we give you ways to bring improvisation into your studio with fun and engaging activities that your students will love. Don't forget to download "Time to Improvise," an activity you can do with your students in your very next lesson!Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Musi
Playful Prep for Piano Rep
Before playing a piano piece, preparing your student with playful and purposeful activities can ensure a positive and successful experience. In this episode, the fourth in a series of teaching audiation-based piano to beginners, we focus on five elements that guide students to learn performances pieces in meaningful, fun-filled, and frustration-free ways. Be sure to download the workbook that acco
Songs, Chants, and Movement...Oh My!
In this episode, the third in a series of teaching audiation-based piano to beginners, we focus on a part of the lesson called activity time, an important part of the lesson for acculturation to tonalities, meters, singing, chanting, patterns, and different types of movement to develop tonal and rhythm audiation. If this is completely new to you, take it one song, one chant, one pattern, or one mo
Key to Music Learning: Informal Guidance
In this episode, Krista defines informal guidance, a necessary type of instruction that guides students to learn how to audiate, and discusses what it looks like in a piano lesson with Marilyn Lowe's Keyboard Games, part of the Music Moves for Piano method.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Inst
A Missing Piece in Piano Lessons
In this episode, Hannah discusses the importance of informal guidance in piano lessons, how it prepares her students for formal instruction, and the positive impact of providing a rich musical environment that guides music learning with play, freedom to explore, and appropriate technique.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to
Key to Music Learning: Sequence
In this episode, we take a step back and look at the big picture of Music Learning Theory to answer this question: How does one learn music? Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano? V
Why can't they do it?
Have you ever wondered why your student just isn’t getting something? Perhaps they are having a really hard time reading music, keeping a steady beat, or playing a specific rhythm. Chances are you can find your answer in sequencing. In this episode, Hannah shares experiences from her studio that highlight the importance of knowing and utilizing Gordon’s learning sequence and how sequencing helps w
Key to Music Learning: Audiation
Episode 1.3: In this episode, Krista defines what is means to understand music through audiation, as defined by Dr. Edwin E. Gordon. Make sure to listen through to the end to step into Krista's piano lessons and hear three activity examples with a student: resting tone, patterns, and improvisation.Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook
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