In this episode, we're having a chat with Brandon D'Eon, the mastermind behind the 52 Week Guitar Player. Boasting a staggering half a million YouTube subscribers, Brandon's journey from a music degree pursuit to full-time guitar content creation is as inspiring as it is insightful. We dive into the specifics of the 52 Week Guitar Player course, highlighting its unique features, live sessions, and the effective ecosystem it creates for serious learners. We also uncover Brandon's perspective on creativity in guitar education and his creative process for video creation. Finally, listen in as Brandon shares invaluable advice for online teaching and aspiring content creators.

• Brandon shares a brief background of how he started with guitar playing to where he's at now.
• His thoughts about music degrees, emphasizing the tough nature of the music industry.
• How he started teaching in person and transitioned to online teaching.
• The importance of filtering content and focusing on quality ideas rather than just production effort.
• Brandon shares details about his 52 Week Guitar Player program, with its focus on intermediate and advanced players.
• The value of feedback, accountability, and live interaction in the program.
• Why creativity and practice is important in guitar playing.
• He shares his creative process for his video creation.
• Importance of balancing character and authenticity in your content.
• Advice for online teaching and some tips for aspiring content creators.

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Brandon D'Eon is a dedicated musician whose life revolves around the passion for music, entrepreneurship, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Brandon's days are consumed by his career endeavors, often spent in solitude within the walls of his apartment, crafting and perfecting his craft. Despite this, he finds balance by embarking on periodic travel adventures with his girlfriend. His academic journey led him to school for guitar, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies, specializing in jazz guitar. As a content creator, Brandon boasts an impressive audience of over 800k on YouTube, where he primarily shares his musical insights. The "52 Week Guitar Player" program, a brainchild of his expertise, not only sustains his livelihood but serves as a transformative experience for aspiring guitarists. Brandon's ethos revolves around hard work, rejecting complacency, and facing challenges head-on. Beyond the strings and screens, he finds solace in the gym, intertwining his commitment to artistry with a dedication to personal well-being.

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• Will talks about his background, being self-taught, having an engineering degree, and transitioning to a career in music.
• Some challenges in learning music theory on guitar.
• Addressing music theory needs for students.
• Will outlines essential music theory topics for guitar players using the 80/20 principle.
• He identifies theory as a stumbling block for creativity, limiting guitarists to repetitive patterns.
• The role of playing live and having collaboration with other musicians.
• The importance of not delaying creativity in the learning process.
• Some improvisation tips from Will.
• Discussion about Will's books and online courses.
• Marketing and business strategies.
• One final piece of advice from Will to the listeners.

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In today's show, we're joined by Tim Topham, the brilliant mind behind TopMusic. A seasoned entrepreneur and piano maestro, Tim takes us through his unconventional journey from piano teacher to innovator, exploring the misalignment between traditional teaching methods and students' preferences. This episode unveils Tim's latest masterpiece, the "No Book Beginners" book, challenging the norm of relying on method books for beginner piano students. Discover the vital importance of introducing dynamics, singing, and other musicality skills before delving into reading. Tim also shares personal insights, unveiling the pivotal role of sight-reading, accompaniment, and music creation in his own musical journey. He wraps it up with a golden nugget of wisdom for our listeners. Tune in and revolutionize your approach to teaching with insights that resonate across musical disciplines!

• Tim shares his unconventional journey from piano teacher to entrepreneur.
• Discussion on the misalignment between traditional teaching methods and students' preferences.
• Introduction to Tim's new book and course, "No Book Beginners."
• Importance of introducing dynamics, singing, and other musicality skills before diving into reading.
• Some engaging lesson strategies and creative improvisation activities.
• Michael shares his experiences in guitar education, noting similar issues with traditional methods.
• Emphasis on nurturing creativity, engaging students, and introducing dynamics and other musical skills early on.
• Tim discusses the challenge of balancing what students want to learn with what teachers know they should learn.
• Value of allowing students to be creative from the start rather than delaying creativity until they master the instrument.
• The challenge of instant gratification and the need to make music enjoyable from the beginning to retain students.
• Tim reflects on his own journey, highlighting the role of his ability to sight-read, accompany, and create music as key factors that kept him engaged in playing.
• Michael introduces the concept of a "level up" system to encourage regular practice and progression.
• Overcoming performance anxiety and exposing students to performance opportunities regularly to diminish anxiety over time.
• Tim's one final piece of advice for the listeners.

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Tim Topham is the founder and director of TopMusic. Tim hosts the popular Integrated Music Teaching Podcast, blogs regularly at topmusic.co and speaks at local and international conferences on topics such as integrated teaching, creativity, business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Tim has been featured in American Music Teacher, The Piano Teacher Magazine, California Music Teacher and EPTA Piano Professional. Tim holds an MBA in Educational Leadership, BMus, DipEd and AMusA.

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