When a student wants to practice in PRIVATE

This week, Nicola dives into a question from Michelle about helping a tween piano student overcome their resistance to practicing strategies in lessons. This student, who prefers working independently at home, is now facing challenges at the early intermediate level. Nicola explores the underlying issues, like vulnerability and fear of mistakes, and shares playful, gentle approaches to ease the transition.Learn how to use games, role-reversal, and creative strategies to teach practice techniques without adding pressure or embarrassment. Tune in to gain fresh insights into supporting students through emotional challenges in lessons—and fostering a love for learning.Find out more about membership at vibrantmusicteaching.com.

Om Podcasten

Practical and proven tips, ideas and advice for private music teachers. Listen in to improve your instrumental or vocal music studio business and find that oh-so-elusive feeling of balance in your life. Welcome to The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast! This is the show for you if you’re an instrumental or vocal music teacher that wants friendly, creative and accessible advice. I’m your host Nicola Cantan. My membership site, Vibrant Music Teaching, helps teachers all over the world to include more games and creativity in their lessons, so that their students giggle their way through music theory and make faster progress. I also run a popular blog, Colourful Keys, where we write about creative ideas and teaching strategies and an interview show, Teaching Studio Stories. Every Monday I provide bite-sized bursts of inspiration and ideas for instrumental and vocal music teachers. The episodes are usually between 10 and 20 minutes – the perfect length of time to put away some of the music books scattered all over your studio and hide the rest of them in the piano bench. Listen to a few episodes and hit the subscribe button. When you come across an episode you love, make sure to tell your teacher-friends they can get it for free in any audio app that supports podcasts. https://vibrantmusicteaching.com https://colourfulkeys.ie https://instagram.com/colourfulkeys https://www.facebook.com/groups/vibrantmusicstudioteachers