CPTP074: Creative Teaching QnA with Tim Topham

Creative teaching is obviously something I'm extremely passionate about. I love teaching creative skills to my own students and helping teachers to do the same.

Because of this reputation, piano teachers often come to me with their creative teaching questions. And the same ones come up again and again.

So in today's show, I'm answering your top questions about creative teaching. How can you get started if you were classically trained? Do you need an iPad to teach creatively? How can you find time in your busy piano lessons for these activities?

Find out all this and more in the episode 74.

Transcript

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In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why you might be more creative than you think
• How to find and tap into your own creativity
• Why you might need to educate the parents first
• Where to find the time for creativity in piano lessons
• Why you need to know your goals for students first
• What to do if you don't have access to tech and gadgets
• How to prevent app overwhelm

Links Mentioned

• 12 Bar Blues Lesson Plans
• iReal Pro
• MusiClock
• Tin Pan Rhythm
• Rhythm Cups
• 'Let's Drum This' Bucket Drumming
• Best iPad Apps for Piano Teachers

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What's your burning question about creative teaching?

Was there anything I didn't answer in today's podcast? Something you wish I'd answered?

Leave your questions in the comments and I'll try to help.