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TopMusic Piano Podcast

TopMusic Piano Podcast

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 The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.2023 Economia Musica
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  • 110: How I’m Simplifying With Systems

    110: How I’m Simplifying With Systems
    Apr 17 2026
    As the school year starts to wrap up and recital season approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about the systems that keep everything running behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, processes, and small tweaks that help me simplify my workload, reduce stress, and keep our conservatory running as smoothly as possible. Rachel shared how she rebuilt her conservatory systems from scratch after COVID.She explained how using a studio management platform simplified scheduling and billing.How automated payments reduced admin work and avoided awkward payment conversations.Rachel described how she uses a simple interest form as her main website call to action.Why a low-commitment form helped increase inquiries and new student signups.How a Google registration form streamlines onboarding for new students.How linking a welcome packet ensures families understand policies before registering.Rachel explained how requiring policy agreement avoids confusion later.She outlined how she organizes multiple recitals to manage a large studio.Why simple recital systems help create a positive and low-stress experience for families. Links Mentioned TMPP 109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria ClarkTMPP 040: Dynamic Doodle Co with Megan SchraerFind out more about Fons here.Recital Compliment Cards from Dynamic Doodle CoStudio Welcome Packet Template by Holly Hornyan of Clever Keys Music Lessons About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda. Visit her website at RachelEhring.comVisit her Instagram page: @rachelehringVisit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music 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 Fridays 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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    21 min
  • 109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria Clark

    109: Policies to Support the Life You Want with Victoria Clark
    Apr 10 2026
    So many piano teachers start out with policies that feel flexible and generous, only to realize later that those same policies can lead to stress, burnout, and constant decision fatigue. In this episode, we're chatting with Victoria Clark to talk about monthly tuition, makeup lessons, and the kinds of studio policies that actually support the life you want to live. This conversation is practical, honest, and full of ideas that may just shift how you think about running your studio. Victoria shared how she moved from pharmaceutical market research into full-time piano teaching.Why losing her mother pushed her to build a career around what she truly loved.The importance of running a studio like a business, not just a passion project.She explained how clear policies protect a teacher’s time, energy, and income.Why monthly tuition creates more stability for both teachers and families.How monthly billing helps smooth income across school breaks and summer holidays.How automated monthly payments reduce admin and mental load.The value of presenting tuition as a yearly commitment rather than a per-lesson transaction.Victoria shared why she no longer offers makeup lessons in her studio.She explained how makeup lessons become unsustainable as a studio grows.The importance of applying policies consistently and fairly across all families.Why studio policies only work when teachers confidently uphold them.Victoria encouraged teachers to create policies that support both their teaching and personal life. Links Mentioned Get your LAST MINUTE ticket for TopMusicLive 2026 here.Victoria's website:www.victoriaclarkpiano.comVictoria's Instagram page:@victoriaclarkpianoVictoria's Facebook page:Victoria Clark PianoDownload your Free Studio Policy Template hereCheckout the Monthly Billing Transition Toolkit here Today's Guest Victoria Clark is a piano teacher based on the south coast of England, where she runs a thriving private studio from her home, teaching students of all ages from beginner to intermediate level. Having started teaching piano part time in 2007 alongside a career in pharmaceutical market research, she switched to teaching full time in 2019 and hasn't looked back since. Her studio has been full for a number of years, with a waiting list of students eager to join. Alongside her teaching, Victoria is passionate about helping other music teachers build studios that work properly for their lives: with clear policies, confident billing, and healthy boundaries. She creates practical resources for teachers, including digital resources, student piano planners with dedicated designs for both adults and children , and supports teachers directly through one-to-one mentoring. About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda. Visit her website at RachelEhring.comVisit her Instagram page: @rachelehringVisit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music 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 Fridays 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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    41 min
  • 108: Solo or Collaborative… Which Would You Choose?

    108: Solo or Collaborative… Which Would You Choose?
    Apr 3 2026
    As I wrap up this series on performance anxiety, I wanted to spend one more episode talking about something that has shaped my own performing life in a big way: collaborative piano. In this episode, I'm reflecting on the differences between solo and collaborative performing, what accompanying has taught me as a musician and teacher, and why it might be worth exploring if you’ve never considered it before.
    • Rachel compared the unique challenges of solo and collaborative performing.
    • Why collaborative performing feels less intimidating than solo playing.
    • How accompanying has strengthened her listening and musical flexibility.
    • Rachel how collaborative work helps pianists become more responsive musicians.
    • How accompanying young students builds both musical and teaching skills.
    • The importance of adjusting quickly when students lose their place.
    • How collaborative work can create valuable paid opportunities for pianists.
    • Common gig options such as choirs, soloists, weddings, and theater.
    • Rachel encouraged teachers to explore low-pressure ways to start accompanying.
    • She introduced her new collaborative pianist rate calculator to help teachers price gigs confidently.

    Links Mentioned
    • Get your tickets for TopMusicLive 2026 here.
    • Collaborative Pianists’ Rate Calculator

    About Rachel Ehring Dr. Rachel Ehring is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano teaching gadgets. She holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and a MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. She currently serves as Director at St. John’s Conservatory of the Arts in Orange County, CA. Previously, she held positions at Concordia University Irvine and Henderson State University. Rachel is passionate about empowering music teachers to create engaging and exciting lessons for students of all ages. When she isn’t playing the piano, you might find Rachel reading books with her son or walking her beagle Frieda.
    • Visit her website at RachelEhring.com
    • Visit her Instagram page: @rachelehring
    • Visit her YouTube channel: @dreamlavendermusic6694
    • Visit her Etsy shop at Dream Lavender Music

    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 Fridays 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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    13 min
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