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The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

De: Tim Topham
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The original podcast for growth-minded instrumental music and voice teachers since 2015. Our mission at TopMusic is to empower music teachers to find and nurture their innate creativity so they can teach lessons that are innovative, integrated and inspiring, and that will have a positive, life-long impact on their students. Tune in weekly as we interview teachers and creators from around the world and unpack fun and exciting ideas to maximise your teaching and studio business success.Copyright Top Music Education Economía Música
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  • 434: Is Teaching Pop Music Less Valuable Than Classical?

    434: Is Teaching Pop Music Less Valuable Than Classical?
    Sep 29 2025
    Back in 2014, I set up a mic, hit record, and created my very first online course to help teachers feel confident teaching pop music. That course became PianoFlix, and it was the beginning of everything that would eventually grow into the TopMusicPro community. In this solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share how it all started, why it still matters today, and what makes this course one of my proudest creations.
    • Tim reflected on the early days of creating his first online course to help teachers teach pop music.
    • He explained how teacher feedback sparked the idea for what became PianoFlix.
    • The importance of teaching pop music as a gateway to deeper engagement and theory understanding.
    • How the success of PianoFlix Course led to the creation of TopMusicPro.
    • Tim shared the original sales ad and Module 1 from the PianoFlix Course.
    • How the course was intentionally designed to be evergreen and still relevant today.
    • How attitudes toward pop music in piano education have shifted significantly since 2015.
    • The value of practical, pedagogically-sound pop instruction was reinforced throughout.
    • Tim outlined all 8 modules of the PianoFlix course, including rearranging and lead sheet strategies.

    Links Mentioned
    • Watch the PianoFlix sales ad in YouTube here
    • Purchase the PianoFlix Course here
    • Find out more about TopMusic Courses
    • Download your latest TopMusic Magazine here

    Today’s Sponsor RSL Awards is leading the next generation of creativity. We are an international Awarding Organisation, creating qualifications in music, performing arts, and creative industries subjects. Our vision is to help teachers and students within the creative arts sector through a range of innovative, relevant, and rewarding resources and qualifications. This includes our flagship Rockschool graded resources for piano. The new edition of Rockschool Piano offers a holistic approach to piano education, shaped around the needs of today’s musicians. Exploring five centuries of music, from classical to classic rock, this genre-spanning syllabus features an expansive mix of popular Hit Tunes, bespoke Rockschool Originals, and brand-new suites of technical study, all packed with class-leading technology.
    • Find out more about RSL Awards here.
    • RSL Online Shop
    • Pre-Order the New Rockschool Piano Syllabus

    Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Mondays weekly. TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast...
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    29 m
  • 433: Join Our 30-Day Back Pocket Sprint!

    433: Join Our 30-Day Back Pocket Sprint!
    Sep 22 2025
    When students show up without their books or in a mood, do you ever feel your lesson plan slipping through your fingers? That’s exactly why I created the 30-Day Back Pocket Sprint to help you build a reliable toolkit of creative activities you can use anytime. In this solo episode, I’m sharing all the details: how it works, what you'll learn, and how it will give you confidence, flexibility, and fun in every lesson. Whether you’re already a TopMusicPro member or just looking for a boost, this sprint is for you.
    • Tim explained how unexpected lesson moments can be better managed with creative tools.
    • The value of a flexible teaching toolkit as a way to stay confident and effective.
    • Tim introduced the 30-Day Back Pocket Sprint starting September 29 until October 27.
    • How the sprint helps teachers build a library of creative activities to use on the fly.
    • How five mini-tasks per week lead to over 20 practical teaching tools by the end.
    • Why novelty in lessons improves student focus, retention, and motivation.
    • How remixing repertoire and adding pop progressions can energize regular lesson routines.
    • The benefits of joining weekly Zoom calls and the optional Facebook group were discussed.
    • Tim emphasized that the sprint is open to both TopMusicPro members and non-members.
    • The importance of building sustainable creative habits through small daily actions was reinforced.

    Links Mentioned
    • Join Our 30-Day Back Pocket Sprint. Visit topmusic.co/sprint.

    Today’s Sponsor RSL Awards is leading the next generation of creativity. We are an international Awarding Organisation, creating qualifications in music, performing arts, and creative industries subjects. Our vision is to help teachers and students within the creative arts sector through a range of innovative, relevant, and rewarding resources and qualifications. This includes our flagship Rockschool graded resources for piano. The new edition of Rockschool Piano offers a holistic approach to piano education, shaped around the needs of today’s musicians. Exploring five centuries of music, from classical to classic rock, this genre-spanning syllabus features an expansive mix of popular Hit Tunes, bespoke Rockschool Originals, and brand-new suites of technical study, all packed with class-leading technology.
    • Find out more about RSL Awards here.
    • RSL Online Shop
    • Pre-Order the New Rockschool Piano Syllabus

    Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it’s inspired you. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Mondays weekly. TopMusicPro 14-Day Free Trial Heard about TopMusicPro Membership? As a valued podcast listener, I’d like to offer you a special...
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    13 m
  • 432: 5 Tips for Motivating Teens with Andrea Dow from Teach Piano Today

    432: 5 Tips for Motivating Teens with Andrea Dow from Teach Piano Today
    Sep 15 2025
    Teens can be some of the most rewarding and challenging students we teach. In this replay of our member-exclusive Spotlight Session, Turning Meh into Motivation: 5 Tips for Teaching Teens, Andrea Dow from Teach Piano Today shares practical strategies to help you connect with and inspire your teen students. From fostering creativity and confidence to embracing pop culture and structured choice, Andrea offers ideas that can make a real difference in your teaching.
    • The value of a reliable teen toolkit to confidently navigate mood swings, low motivation, and inconsistent practice.
    • How to reframe practice as “creation” to shift teens’ mindset from chore to self-expression.
    • The importance of offering structured choices to foster motivation without sacrificing progress.
    • Why balancing freedom and guidance in lessons helps teens feel seen, capable, and respected.
    • How pop tutorials and TikToks can become teaching tools, not distractions, by focusing on transferrable skills.
    • The role of identity formation in teen motivation, and how music supports emotional development.
    • How to build musical confidence so teens proudly identify as piano players within their peer groups.
    • Why lightness and humor matter, including how simple games can boost connection and retention.
    • The importance of small, steady wins over dramatic breakthroughs in building long-term success.
    • Andrea encouraged teachers to be curators, not dictators, guiding teens with intention and empathy.

    Links Mentioned
    • TopCast 407: The Power of Storytelling with Andrea Dow from Teach Piano Today
    • TopCast 431: My Favourite Framework for Piano Teachers: 4 Chord Composing
    • Four Chord Composing Course
    • Buy the course for only $49 using the coupon code CHORDS100
    • Download your latest TopMusic Magazine here

    Today’s Guest Andrea Dow, together with her husband Trevor, are the composers, authors, and educators behind TeachPianoToday.com and WunderKeys. Their collaborative work has transformed piano education, providing teachers with imaginative resources that engage students of all ages. From quirky piano books to game-based learning materials, Andrea and Trevor’s creations inspire piano teachers worldwide to bring creativity and joy into their lessons. Over the years, they have published 207 piano books, each designed to motivate students and make learning music fun. Andrea and Trevor live on Vancouver Island off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. When not composing or creating, Andrea and Trevor balance family life with two teenage daughters, and spend most of their time at the hockey rink or track. Today’s Sponsor RSL Awards is leading the next generation of creativity. We are an international Awarding Organisation, creating qualifications in music, performing arts, and creative industries...
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    48 m
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