Learning to play by ear and listening to repertoire recordings are mainstays of the Suzuki Method. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore how they have evolved in their Suzuki Piano teaching from "back in the day" to the present.

A dynamic conversation with Merlin B. Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as they explore how today's music lessons look different from previous generations. Lots of food for thought here as they examine the different interpersonal layers of music teaching.

Communication plays an important role in music lessons. In this podcast, Merlin B. Thompson and Lorrie Merrell share some of their Best Music Teacher Phrases for engaging students. A practical and insightful discussion. For more resources on the topic of Best Teacher Phrases, visit TeachMusic21C.com/Resources .

How can music teachers help their students prepare for concerts? What's involved? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin B. Thompson as they explore the strategies and processes of successful Concert Preparation.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to create successful students' musical journeys by refreshing their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore the must-have activities of successful first music lessons. It's a great way to get students' musical journey underway.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who are enthusiastic about enhancing their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell explore what happens when music teachers include a short concert performance at the close of students' first music lesson. A powerful way to get things underway.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to enrich their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey explore Four Curriculum Models that may transform music teaching and help today's music teachers fulfill a diversity of student musical needs. A game-changer discussion.

"Teach Music 21C" is a podcast series for music teachers who want to level up their teaching practice with practical tools, fresh strategies, and real-world insights. In this episode, Merlin Thompson and Lorrie Merrell examine music teaching tools and strategies they wish they known about from the beginning of their music teaching careers. A super practical and inspiring discussion for all music teachers.