YourCreativeChord Podcast YourCreativeChord Podcast by Jenny Leigh Hodgins

In episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, Jenny Leigh shares her personal journey of overcoming performance anxiety and how it transformed her piano playing. She discusses practical tips and strategies for new and returning piano learners, highlighting key points from her book, 'Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning,' launching today. Whether you're a beginner or looking to reignite your passion for piano, this episode offers valuable in...

In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my new book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share book excerpts from the section 'How My Musical Challenges Became My Source of Musical Progress,' discussing how my personal struggles with music theory, repertoire, piano technique, and performance skills deepened my empathy for others and my understanding of piano learners' motivation to succeed.I'll recount my journ...

Join Jenny Leigh Hodgins on YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. Hear empowering stories, insights, and practical tips to fuel your creative life.In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's unique approach to adult beginner piano education, infused with humor and a focus on enjoyment, has made learning piano accessible and fun for many. In Part 2 of our interview, we chat about his online teach...

Today, we have a special guest, Jim Johnson, the creative force behind Grass Roots Piano and the Adults Learning Piano Facebook group. Join us as we explore Jim’s unique teaching philosophy and how he blends passion and kindness to inspire adult piano learners.In Part 1 of this interview, Jim shares his inspiring backstory, discussing his move from California to Maine, his extensive experience in music education, and the creation of Grass Roots Piano. He shares the profound impact of his ment...

In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, YourCreativeChord Podcast guest Ashlee Young emphasizes that the highest level of piano performance is not about perfection or technique. Instead, it's about tapping into the music's beauty and connecting with the humanity of both the audience and the performer. She shares invaluable insights on how to transcend the pursuit...

Welcome to YourCreativeChord Podcast, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation. In this episode, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing smarter, not harder. With a master's degree in classical piano performance from USC's Thornton School of Music and performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Ashlee has shifted her focus from competition to connection and expression in music....