Piano Progress & Creativity: Real Strategies from 7 Expert Teachers | Ep 76 Your Creative Chord Podcast

Tune in for key insights from a Piano Panel Event  I hosted inside my New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook group. I brought together a panel of experienced piano educators for an in-depth discussion on overcoming challenges at the piano.

Get actionable strategies from seven expert piano teachers on building consistent practice habits, improving technique, staying motivated, and exploring musical creativity—especially for adult learners.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to practice consistently without relying on motivation
• Techniques for efficient, comfortable playing
• Creative tools like improvisation to boost musical growth
• Tips for balancing lessons, self-study, and online learning
• Solutions for performance anxiety and sight reading

Piano Panelists featured in this episode:

🎙️ Jenny Leigh Hodgins – Host of Your Creative Chord Podcast, pianist, author, and founder of the New and Returning Piano Learners Group.
🎹 Juan Cabeza Hernandez – Pianist, pedagogue, and author of Piano Train Trips.
🎵 David Holter – Specialist in sight-reading and injury-preventive techniques.
🎶 Maria Lopes – Piano educator creating beginner-friendly resources.
🎧 Leah Murphy – Music therapist focused on adult beginners.
🎼 Lorraine Robinson – The Painless Piano Coach for injury-free playing.
🎻 Suzanne Gilmore – Brings joy and creativity through Music Learning Theory.

Join the Conversation!

Want more discussions like this? Join my New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook group for ongoing support, resources, and future live events! 

Download my free Piano Strategies Bundle for tools to support consistent progress!

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