🎹 Lessons from Nobuyuki Tsuji: Joy, Listening & Breaking Barriers 🎶

Hey there, beautiful teachers! 🌟 In this episode, I’m sharing my reflections from an unforgettable concert with the incredible pianist Nobuyuki Tsuji. From his pure joy in music to his unique learning process as a blind pianist, there’s so much we can take away as musicians and educators. Plus, let’s talk about breaking classical music traditions and how we can make concert halls more welcoming for new audiences. 🎼✨

Tune in for inspiration, insights, and a fresh perspective on music education! 🎧💡

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Is struggle a requirement for success? In today’s episode, we unpack a deeply ingrained belief in music education—and beyond—that says, because I struggled, you should too. From extreme examples like Whiplash to subtle teaching habits, we explore how this mindset impacts students, the role of grit, and why making things unnecessarily difficult might actually be exclusionary. Instead of reinforcing outdated traditions, how can we empower students with smarter, more effective learning strategies? Let’s rethink the struggle bus and make music education more inclusive, engaging, and fun. 🚀🎶

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🎧 The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast

In this episode, Nicola Cantan explores how changing your position in the teaching room can transform your perspective and enhance your students' experience. Discover the surprising impact of where you sit, stand, or move during lessons, and join Nicola in an experiment to try something new in your teaching space. Listen in for fresh ideas to improve connection and insight!

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🎧 The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast

In this episode, Nicola Cantan dives into the pros and cons of regular recitals. Should you plan more performance opportunities, or could they distract from broader musical progress? Discover how to find the right balance for your studio and why Nicola is experimenting with fewer recitals this year. Tune in for insights and inspiration!

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🎧 The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast

In this episode, Nicola Cantan shares how a simple “morning memo” can transform your productivity. Learn how to reclaim focus, reduce mental noise, and make the most of your day—whether in the morning or any time that works for you. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration!

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🎶 The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast 🎶

🎧 Hosted by Nicola Cantan, this episode dives into five favorite things bringing joy this month—knitting, inspiring piano pieces, an incredible recipe app, embracing a concert-free season, and reclaiming time with Instagram limits. Whether you're looking for fresh teaching inspiration or a little more fun in your life, tune in for practical tips and joyful ideas.

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Welcome to the Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast with Nicola Cantan! In this final episode of 2024, Nicola shares insights from an unexpected source—dog training! Discover how principles like celebrating success, avoiding overloading, and embracing the learning process can transform your teaching. Reflect on a year of growth, celebrate wins, and get inspired for 2025. Don’t miss this fun, insightful episode packed with lessons for every music teacher!

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Hi, I'm Nicola Cantan! In today’s episode, we’re diving into organizing teaching resources—a hot topic for many teachers. Zsuzsa asked how to manage both physical and digital resources, especially from multiple sources. I’ll share practical tips for creating a system that works for your brain, keeping everything accessible and tidy—just in time for year-end organization!

We’ll explore:

• Streamlining physical games and books.
• Setting up user-friendly digital folders and naming systems.
• Tools like Dropbox and why a good enough system beats perfection.

Stay tuned to get inspired for your 2025 teaching organization goals!

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