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The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

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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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  • 423: The 4 Curriculum Models with Merlin Thompson

    423: The 4 Curriculum Models with Merlin Thompson
    Jul 14 2025
    What if your role as a music teacher didn’t start and end with the method book? In this chat with Dr. Merlin Thompson, we're exploring how the curriculum models we choose can shape our students’ lifelong connection to music. From teacher-led to student-driven approaches and everything in between, Merlin offers a fresh perspective on how to rethink curriculum planning, repertoire, and even our own identity as teachers in the 21st century.
    • Tim welcomed Dr. Merlin Thompson, a respected music educator and curriculum specialist.
    • Merlin outlined four curriculum models: teacher-led, student-led, shared, and neurodiverse.
    • He explained how shifting models supports lifelong musical engagement.
    • They discussed the need to reframe teacher identity in today’s evolving music landscape.
    • How students can take the lead in lessons while still receiving expert guidance.
    • The importance of reflective teaching and adapting to students’ goals.
    • How repertoire choices and improvisation can support different models.
    • Teachers were encouraged to ask what musical activities their students will pursue as adults.
    • Merlin highlighted project-based learning as a way to deepen student connections to music.
    • He invited teachers to build community and continually reflect on their teaching values.

    Links Mentioned
    • Merlin's Website: Teach Music 21C
    • Merlin's Book: More than Music Lessons
    • Teach Music 21C Instagram: @teachmusic21c
    • Teach Music 21C LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/teachmusic21c

    Today's Guest Award-winning music educator, pianist, author, keynote speaker, and podcast host, Dr. Merlin B. Thompson is a leading Canadian authority on music studio teaching and the visionary behind Teach Music 21C - a thriving community of music teachers focused on 21st century teaching tools. With nearly five decades of studio teaching experience and an international impact - including Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Finland - Merlin has inspired hundreds of teachers, students, and parents. His passions? Empowering music teachers with strategies that work in today’s evolving teaching landscape. And helping students to develop lifelong musical connections right from their first music lesson. Today's Sponsor Just a year ago, the German music publisher Bärenreiter celebrated its 100th anniversary. The story began modestly, with editions of folk songs and church music produced by the young founder, Karl Vötterle, in his parents’ living room. But the publishing house quickly expanded. After the Second World War, Bärenreiter increasingly focused on scholarly-critical editions, growing into one of the world’s leading classical music publishers. While the company’s early Urtext publications centered on Mozart, Bach, and Schubert, its catalogue now includes over 10,000 titles, featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Fauré, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Ravel, Satie, and many others. Bärenreiter's Urtext editions are prepared by renowned musicologists, with no effort spared in locating and...
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  • 422: All About Urtext Editions with Dr Mario Aschauer

    422: All About Urtext Editions with Dr Mario Aschauer
    Jul 7 2025
    If you've ever wondered what exactly an Urtext edition is, or why it matters, you’re not alone. Today, I'm chatting with musicologist and editor Dr Mario Aschauer to explore what goes into creating these “original” scores and why they’re more complex and more fascinating than they first appear. From Beethoven’s messy handwriting to Mozart myths, this episode will open your eyes to how much history, detective work, and musical curiosity is wrapped into every note.
    • Dr. Mario Aschauer explained musicology as the study of all aspects of music.
    • He shared how his performance background led him into scholarly editing.
    • The value of figured bass and continuo in modern training was discussed.
    • Tim asked what makes an Urtext edition trustworthy or problematic.
    • Mario emphasized that Urtext is a starting point, not an absolute truth.
    • He explained why even beginners can benefit from using Urtext editions.
    • The conversation highlighted editorial interpretation and creative freedom.
    • Mario debunked common misconceptions about the ‘sacredness’ of Urtext.
    • He shared behind-the-scenes stories of editing Beethoven and Mozart scores.
    • How performance practice, research, and editing intertwine.
    • Teachers were encouraged to explore the stories and context behind the scores.

    Links Mentioned
    • Dr Mario Aschauer's website: mario-aschauer.info
    • Dr Mario Aschauer's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/marioaschauer
    • Harmonia Stellarum Houston

    Today's Guest Dr. Mario Aschauer is an Austrian-born musicologist, conductor, and harpsichordist renowned for his work at the intersection of music scholarship and performance. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Musicology at Sam Houston State University, where he also directs the Center for Early Music Research and Performance. In addition to performing internationally as a specialist in historical keyboards and Austrian Baroque repertoire, Aschauer is a prolific editor of Urtext editions for publishers like Bärenreiter, including works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He is the founder and artistic director of Harmonia Stellarum Houston and author of the influential book German Keyboard Treatises in the Second Half of the Eighteenth Century. Holding degrees from the University of Vienna and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, he has also held research roles at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and Yale School of Music, with ongoing interests in performance practice, editorial process, and the compositional sketches of Anton Bruckner. Today's Sponsor Just a year ago, the German music publisher Bärenreiter celebrated its 100th anniversary. The story began modestly, with editions of folk songs and church music produced by the young founder, Karl Vötterle, in his parents’ living room. But the publishing house quickly expanded. After the Second World War, Bärenreiter increasingly focused on scholarly-critical editions, growing into one of the world’s leading classical music publishers. While the company’s early Urtext publications centered on Mozart, Bach, and Schubert, its catalogue now includes over 10,000 titles, featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin,...
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  • 421: Announcing TopMusic Courses

    421: Announcing TopMusic Courses
    Jun 30 2025
    I’m so excited to finally share something we’ve been working on for a long time—our brand new TopMusic Courses platform. This isn’t just a redesign; it’s a complete rethinking of how we support teachers with practical, inspiring, and flexible professional development. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, reignite your teaching mojo, or explore something totally new, there’s a course waiting for you—and now you don’t need a membership to access it.
    • Tim introduced the new TopMusic Courses platform for teacher PD.
    • He explained it’s a standalone platform, separate from the membership.
    • The platform offers on-demand, expert-led courses across key teaching topics.
    • Tim shared that many teachers feel overwhelmed and want simple course access.
    • He emphasized the flexibility of self-paced learning with one-time payments.
    • The value of PD was compared to an investment that multiplies returns.
    • He encouraged teachers to view online learning as part of their creative growth.
    • The platform supports piano, guitar, and soon, more instruments.
    • Tim invited teachers to explore the site and try one idea in one lesson.

    Links Mentioned
    • Click here to find out more about TopMusic Courses and use TOPCOURSE50 upon checkout to get 50% off any course.

    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 chance to try our community free for 14 days. You can access a treasure trove of teaching resources, professional development courses, and creative lesson ideas. Click the link below to access your exclusive 14-day free trial for our Studio Membership.

    TOPMUSICPRO MEMBERSHIP 14-DAY FREE TRIAL
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