448: Well… This Is Happening!

Hey there, and welcome back to a brand-new year of The TopCast! I’m so pumped to kick off 2026 with a very special announcement, one that many of you have been asking me about for years. This episode is all about what's ahead in 2026, from our exciting monthly themes and spotlight guests to the return of something very close to my heart. I won’t spoil the surprise just yet, but let’s just say if you’ve ever wanted to gather in person with like-minded music teachers for a game-changing experience, you’re going to want to hear this.

• Tim opened the first episode of 2026 by expressing excitement for the year ahead.
• He celebrated 11 years of podcasting and the upcoming 500th episode milestone.
• He announced that 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of TopMusicPro.
• He revealed the return of a live event:TopMusic Live 2026in Sydney this April.
• Kawai as the main sponsor supporting the in-person event.
• The venue of the event, which is overlooking Sydney Harbour and includes full catering.
• Outline of the event format, including keynotes, masterminds, and demo lessons.
• The focus on implementation sessions to help teachers take action.
• Tim introduced monthly spotlight themes and guests planned for the first half of 2026.
• February’s theme is teaching neurodiverse students with Bec Stewart.
• He shared that he will keynote at IRMTNZ in New Zealand this April.

Links Mentioned

• Get your EARLY BIRD ticket for the TopMusicLive 2026 here.
• Find out more about Spotlight Session with Rebecca Stewart here.

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