Teaching Beginner Piano Students Beyond Method Books with Guest Tim Topham

We all inspire to make our lessons effective and engaging for our students, and sometimes that requires us to try something new. In this episode Carly invites Tim Topham, a trailblazer in the music industry to explore a refreshing approach to teaching by putting down method books and connecting with students on a more personal level. Tim's actionable strategies are designed for both seasoned and new teachers, aiming to inspire a shift toward more engaging and effective lessons.

The episode provides listeners with practical activities and ideas that any teacher can implement to ignite creativity within the first few lessons, along with Tim's guidance on selling this approach to parents.

Time Stamps 

[4:00] Beginning of Interview 

[6:20] Introduction of No Book Beginners

[8:28] Other Activities You Can Use Within the First Few Lessons

[11:30] Are Using Method Books The Best Way?

[12:00] Results Tim Has Seen

[15:20] Student First Approach

[18:20] Marketing Aspects

[20:00] How to Explain To Parents

[22:50] Outline and Activities of This Approach

[26:05] The Role of Creativity

[28:10] Breaking Down the Walls and Trying Out a Unique Approach

[32:00] Where to Find Tim

Purchase Tim’s Book No Book Beginners

https://topmusic.co/no-book-beginners-by-tim-topham/

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