If we want to create at the keys, we need to learn the fundamentals to do so. The only way to get better at chords, reading, and technique is to practice and make progress. When progress happens, student stick around and their creativity grows with it.

What’s covered (along with GREAT discussions!)

Our thoughts, feelings, and what we currently do about practice and what we can do for our future selves.
Why NOT practicing is normal for students.
A deeper look into our roles beyond a piano teacher with the help of Adam Grant and his book Hidden Potential.
How Legos provide a good analogy for practice stages.
Sneak preview of a video draft I’m creating to inform students about the habit of practice.

Discussion about the MVP strategy inspired by Steph Curry and deliberate play.
How to guide practice when it comes to creative projects.

MVP Draft

Time Signature Motions

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Cupcake Improv Training

April 10, 2025

Outline

Mindset renewal
How to use CupCake Improv
How to teach beginners with the Mini Cupcake Improv
Q&A time

As life would have it, the first segment of the live training was NOT recorded. I must have hit the wrong button along the way.
So, I re-recorded the first segment for those who couldn’t make it live. My apologies!

Part One

Part Two

Mini Cupcake Improv

Mindset Cheat Sheet

How to Find Space to Get Creative

January 9, 2025
Gain clarity on your plans by reflecting on

who you are teaching
what you are teaching
when to do it

Learn about the three stages of creativity and why you need a bliss station.
Discover how to associate simple and effective motions to embody time signatures.
Learn a new way to use the Chord Dial to find fresh chord progressions.
See how to coach playing by ear with Frozen Echoes.

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