Piano Pedagogy Podcast Episode 2: Scales and Continuous Improvement

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 the Continuous Improvement Mindset and Scales. 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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