Piano Pedagogy Podcast Episode 1: Method Books & Preparation Stage Learning

I'm excited to announce the first episode of a weekly podcast for
piano pedagogy, the very aptly named Piano Pedagogy Podcast! Each week,
my colleague Arianne Lakra and I discuss two topics related to piano
pedagogy and music teaching in general. Sometimes we find a way to
connect the two topics, and sometimes they're wildly different. 

This week, we're discussing Method Books and Preparation Stage Learning. Find us on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.

If you'd prefer to watch, you can find us on YouTube

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