70 episodes

The only podcast for piano teachers just starting out! Each week Angela Toone, nationally certified piano teacher, will bring you actionable, accessible, fun ways to teach concepts with your very own students. Pro tips from the very best advice. How to teach piano lessons from the very beginning, and change the world one student at a time!

piano teacher primer Angela Toone

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    • 4.9 • 12 Ratings

The only podcast for piano teachers just starting out! Each week Angela Toone, nationally certified piano teacher, will bring you actionable, accessible, fun ways to teach concepts with your very own students. Pro tips from the very best advice. How to teach piano lessons from the very beginning, and change the world one student at a time!

    69. "growing" money

    69. "growing" money

    Another one of my hobbies is gardening, but for aliving I’m growing piano students.

    Think for a minute of what you are growing as a piano teacher. Not only students getting taller than their teacher, but they are growing in knowledge week in and week out, month after month, recital after recital. Growing in their abilities to play more and more complex and beautiful pieces, having varied experiences, and making new friends.


    AND your income can grow and grow to move the needle of your financial goals, increase memories with your own family, and go into your own personal growth.

     

    So teaching piano is not just a job, it’s money for growth. Growing students, improving piano teachers, and increasing your income at the same time.

    Grow your knowledge of piano teaching with my courses at angelatoone.com

    • 10 min
    68. teaching piano = freedom

    68. teaching piano = freedom

    Teaching piano has given me freedom in the following ways:

    1. As a creative person

    2. As a mom

    3. As a saver

    4. And as a professional

    I explain how teaching piano has given me freedom of creative expression, freedom of flexibility, freedom to finally be able to pay for stuff, and expand my mind and friendships

    ...just to name a few...

    Only 4 spots left for the piano teacher primer LIVE, 4 weeks to either jump start or upgrade your piano studio with specialized help from an expert!

    piano teacher primer LIVE

    Starts Thursday May 2

    also check out episode 39

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    • 22 min
    67. not teaching piano yet? start here

    67. not teaching piano yet? start here

    Curious about sharing your love for music?

    Thought about teaching piano but unsure where to begin?

    This podcast episode is the perfect starting point!

    Come along as we unravel the secrets to successful piano teaching, from finding your teaching style to building a thriving student base.

    Let's turn your passion for music into a rewarding career together!"

    ⁠how I teach free video demonstration⁠

    How to Find Piano Students FREE Masterclass

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    • 12 min
    66. Success Stories

    66. Success Stories

    Some more piano teaching success stories comin at ya, but instead of from my own students, we have 3 of my clients. Piano teacher successes happening all over the country! From Utah to Kentucky to Georgia. They share a bit about their different studios, how they run things, and some things that have helped them along the way.

    Renee is a former schoolteacher, teaching piano is her retirement plan.

    Kirsten teaches in students' homes through the Volz system.

    And Kelsey teaches at a private school after school hours.

    So fun to hear different teaching circumstances as a bonus to this episode.

    So enjoy hearing from Renee, Kirsten, and Kelsey.

    HOW TO FIND PIANO STUDENTS FREE CLASS

    piano teacher primer course

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    • 38 min
    65. Success Students

    65. Success Students

    On this episode I mini-interview 2 of my actual students one current and one past: Mary and Tyler.

    They each have overcome a lot to be able to perform as well as they do. They share what has been helpful as they've learned to manage performance anxiety.

    Check out my next masterclass "Performance without Anxiety" Where I can teach you teachers what I taught them, and so much more!

    Performance without Anxiety Masterclass

    Memorization Mastery Replay

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    • 13 min
    64. performance without anxiety

    64. performance without anxiety

    Heart beating,

    palms sweating,

    breathing faster,

    hard to concentrate….you know what that means….stage
    fright or performance anxiety.

    Something we all deal with to some extent, and our goal is not to stop feeling nervous, but work with it, and bring in the good feelings with helpful thoughts!

    Inthis episode, I share what has worked for me as a pianist, what I learned from my college professors, and my own experience as an independent studio teacher.
    And of course what has worked for my piano students!

    We discuss the thoughts that cause
    those physical sensations, and what to replace them with

    Much more in-depth discussion, including the similarity between feeling nervous and excited, what students think others think about them, what experts have taught me, and more personal experiences, at a live zoom masterclass on this topic.

    mark your calendars for:

    Thursday April 11th 10:30 am Mountain Tiime

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

TTOONE ,

My Amazing Wife!

I highly recommend this podcast! Angela, my incredible wife, has not only been an amazing piano teacher for 25 years but has also ventured into the online world, showcasing her talent and passion. Over the past year, I've witnessed her grow, embrace new technologies, and share the joy of piano playing. Despite my limited musical abilities, I've always valued and appreciated music, and Angela has beautifully enriched our home with it. Her dedication to teaching piano has positively impacted our kids and numerous others. Now, as she guides others in becoming piano teachers, she continues to evolve and offer valuable insights. I couldn't be prouder, and this podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to teach piano and generate extra income for their family. Great job, Angela—I love you!

Trixiefallen ,

Great information

I am a new piano teacher and I am so grateful for the information that she shares. It is helped me and I look forward each week to hearing the topics.

mikim87isthefreakingreatest ,

For Any Teacher! New & Experienced :)

I’ve been teaching for many years but I love hearing other perspectives on how to approach concepts and fun ideas for teaching. Angela is so fun to listen to, and she has a great energy and approach to introducing fresh ideas to her audience! I would highly recommend this podcast to teachers just starting out as well as teachers who have done this for a good while!

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