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The Piano Pantry Podcast Amy Chaplin
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Welcome to the Piano Pantry Podcast where together we live life as independent music teachers. Listen in with Amy Chaplin, your host, as we talk about everything from running and organizing a studio business to getting dinner on the table and all that comes between.
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047 - Holiday Activities for Your December Group Classes
Ten holiday-themed activities to use during your December group classes.
ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
(1) Solo Performances (add instruments to make it an ensemble)
(2) Jingle Bells arrangement with Rhythm Instruments from Susan Paradis
(3) Piano Ensembles
Christmas Piano Ensembles from Hal Leonard (equal-level parts)
Christmas Piano Ensembles from Piano with Lauren (equal-level parts)
Christmas Piano Ensembles from Dorla Aparicio (multi-level parts)
(4) Harmonic Audiation Activities to Christmas Tunes
Christmas By Ear Chord Charts and Leads Sheets from Amy Chaplin
(5) Holiday Rhythm Cups from Wendy Stevens
(6) The 12 Days of Christmas Video Project from Joy Morin
(7) Hallelujah Chorus Listening Map from MakingMusicFun.net
(8) Thank You Cards to Parents for the Gift of Music
(9) Christmas Music Videos
(10) Expressive Movement Activity for “Trepak” from the Nutcracker
VIDEO EXAMPLES FROM AMY’S STUDIO
Christmas Piano Ensemble from Hal Leonard’s books
12 Days of Christmas video project 2021
Christmas rhythm cups
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046 - How to Teach Jingle Bells By Ear
The one tune it seems like every single piano student wants to play in the Christmas season. Here’s how you can help them play it by ear.
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Free Download: Jingle Bells By Ear
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045 - Teacher Talk with Rebekah Maxner
Rebekah Maxner is a Canadian composer, piano teacher and blogger with an international following. Her piano solos are published by the Royal Conservatory, RCM, London College, LCM, and listed in the NFMC. Visit: https://rebekah.maxner.ca
ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Popular article’s on Rebekah’s blog:
Understanding piano parents: What Minor League Baseball Taught Me
Heath-proof your piano studio: Doctor-recommended steps
RCM Piano 2022 Celebration Series, 6th Edition [Syllabus Printables]
Three foods from Nova Scotia:
Hodge Podge
Garlic Fingers
Donair
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044 - Student Updates Simplified: It’s The Little Things!
Giving updates to studio parents regarding their student is something that we often avoid because it feels like it has to be a formal report. It doesn’t have to be that way! Sending updates is about the little things. Here’s one tool that can help simplify the process and make it more enjoyable.
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043 - To Stew or Not To Stew, That is the Question
Little irritations can add up. Whether it’s coming from a student, a studio family, a colleague, or a friend, allowing ourselves to build up mental frustrations for too long is unhealthy. Here’s one easy action step you can take to put humanity back into the situation.
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042 - Life Share: A European Trip Recap
A little life-share moment as Amy gives listeners an overview of her recent month-long European trip, including background planning, travel insights and reflections, piano books she took as gifts for friends, food experiences, a crazy story, and more.
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ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Blog Post: Random Observations from Our European Travels
Fairview Wheeled Travel Pack Carry-ON (36L)
The Sebastian Sessions by Trevor and Andrea Dow (Amazon affiliate link)
Let’s Quest! Video Game Inspired Solos by Chrissy Ricker
Impressions of Indiana suite by Melody Bober
Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels
Liege Waffles recipe
London’s Salt Beef Beigel
Canneles de Bordeaux
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