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Keys to Music LearningAuthor: Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo
The Keys to Music Learning podcast discusses common goals and challenges in the piano studio, and offers research-based ideas and solutions to guide every one of your students to reach their full musical potential with audiation. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Education, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Amy Chaplin, Part 1: Finding your own way with Music Learning Theory
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
In this episode of Keys to Music Learning, we sit down with pianist, teacher, blogger, and podcaster Amy Chaplin for an honest and thoughtful conversation about her journey as a music educator. Amy shares how her background in choral education shaped her teaching, the moments that left her wanting more for her students, and how she eventually found her way to Music Learning Theory.We talk about discovering MLT through graduate studies and professional development, the realities of experimenting with new approaches in the piano studio, and the freedom that comes from letting go of “doing it perfectly.” Amy offers practical insights into incorporating singing, audiation, creativity, and micro-progressions into lessons—while still honoring your own teaching style and your students’ needs.This is a rich, relatable conversation for teachers who are curious about MLT, already using Music Moves for Piano, or simply looking for a more musical, flexible, and student-centered way forward.Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive even deeper into Amy’s teaching practices and studio work.Show NotesAmy ChaplinThe Piano Pantry PodcastMusic Learning Theory (Edwin E. Gordon)Music Moves for Piano (Marilyn Lowe)Keyboard Games (Marilyn Lowe)Professional Development Leadership Conference (PDLC)Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community!Join us on Facebook!Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for PianoReady to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Piano? Visit Music Learning Academy for online courses, webinars, and resources.Want to dive into audiation-based piano instruction? Check out Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe.
