Hosted by Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson, the Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast) takes a fun and informative look at the various trends, best practices and technologies in the realm of online education.
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The original podcast for growth-minded instrumental music and voice teachers since 2015. Our mission at TopMusic is to empower music teachers to find and nurture their innate creativity so they can teach lessons that are innovative, integrated and inspiring, and that will have a positive, life-long impact on their students. Tune in weekly as we interview teachers and creators from around the world and unpack fun and exciting ideas to maximise your teaching and studio business success.
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Podcast by Enzo Fiori
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An MD/PhD student talks to a wall about science/tech/policy from his perspective. [This podcast is experimental, obviously]
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Canadian producer Topmass talks talking to other music makers about getting started finding their style everything in-between and whether crunchy peanut butter or smooth is better.
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Our people make the difference! TOPcast episodes feature experts and peers in the IT Service Management world to share new trends, insights and best practices. Powered by TOPdesk, your guides to service excellence!
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Este Podcast esta hecho para ayudar a la mayor cantidad de personas posible, a sentirse y verse mejor, con los consejos y experiencia del pro del Fitness Emilio Born (@Emilioborn, y coordinado por el co-fundador de la marca GYMTOPZ APPAREL Pedro Meza (@tipotopz). Este podcast esta HECHO PARA MOTIVAR! Bienvenidos!
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367: A Look Inside TopMusicPro Membership
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In this episode, we're diving deep into the TopMusicPro membership for instrumental teachers. Launched in 2016, this membership has evolved significantly, and I'm excited to share our vision, mission, and the incredible resources we offer. From our extensive library of courses to our vibrant community and exclusive discounts, TopMusicPro is designe…
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Episode 162: Listen and Act Now! US ED’s Proposed Online Changes
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In this time-sensitive episode (listen now!), return guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd explain how proposed actions by the US Department of Education (US ED) may negatively impact many online learners and US higher education institutions. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 162 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete …
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366: How to Convert From Private to Group Lessons with Marie Lee
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In today's show, we are thrilled to have Marie Lee back for her third appearance on the TopCast. Marie is the visionary creator of the Group Teaching Blueprint and the owner of Musicality Schools in Las Vegas. With a bustling studio of 140 students, Marie uses innovative group teaching methods to inspire and motivate musicians. In this episode, we …
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365: Who’s Going to Tune Your Piano? A Chat With TopMusicPro Member Nikita Wilson
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In today's episode, we're chatting with TopMusicPro Nikita Wilson, a piano teacher and electronics engineer hailing from the North West of England. Nikita shares insights into her creative teaching approach, spanning all music genres, and her passion for witnessing students' growth and personality development through music. Join us as Nikita discus…
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Episode 161: Taste the Rainbow of Online Ed’s Possible Futures
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In this Season 10 kick-off episode, hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh revisit a “time capsule” of past predictions and pivot toward the various flavors of “possible futures” available now in online education. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 161 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlig…
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364: Meet Our TopMusicSheets Composer for May – Jared Abel
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In this comeback episode of the TopCast, I'm excited to welcome listeners back and express my gratitude for your support and excitement to reconnect. Today, we're having a chat with Jared Metzger Abel, our TopMusicSheets' composer for the month of May with his diverse musical background and teaching experience. Jared shares insights into his compos…
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Episode 160: “Remember the Why:” Designing Meaningful Learning Assignments
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Guest Dr. Jean Mandernach joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss how faculty and instructional designers can design more meaningful and engaging learning assignments for students, online or anywhere. Podcast Recording Guest Dr. Jean Mandernach #advgb-cols-fa9f28ca-8dbd-4e2c-9f9c-4a2579a69682{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-cols-fa9f28…
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Episode 159: “Adjusting Your Sails” in Online Ed Based on the Data
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Hosts Kelvin and Tom talk through the importance of consulting trusted sources of data and information as the basis for sound decision making in online education, no matter what role one holds. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 159 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee …
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Episode 158: AI-Assistance Built-In: Less Obvious/More Useful
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Guest Nicolaas Matthijs joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the emergence of AI-assistance built into educational technology platforms and how this is a departure from past phases of artificial intelligence implementation. Podcast Recording Guest Nicolaas Matthijs #advgb-cols-113dab99-ab5f-4391-abf5-004b5602f357{}@media screen and (max-width: 102…
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Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs
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In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 157 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View comple…
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Welcome back to another exciting bonus episode! Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a lineup of incredible updates and announcements, including the launch of the TopMusic Piano Podcast, hosted by the amazing Dr. Rachel Ehring. Our spotlight is on our latest episode, featuring Tara Mock on How to Have Conversations with Parents of Neurodiverse Students…
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Episode 156: Reframing the Data That Tell the Stories About Online Students
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Guest Dr. Carmin Chan joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to consider how we might reframe the typical institutional data that might not present clearly the needs and progress of post-traditional learners served by online education. Podcast Recording Guest Dr. Carmin Chan #advgb-cols-e7336272-6ac3-46cb-9abb-3fb038c658f4{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px…
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362: Unfazed: Teaching Neurodivergent Students in 2024 with Confidence and Success
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In this bonus episode of the Integrated Music Teaching podcast, we're announcing our upcoming webinar, "Unfazed: Teaching Neurodivergent Students in 2024 with Confidence and Success" featuring our expert educator Selena Pistoresi. This webinar aims to address concerns and provide guidance for teachers working with neurodivergent students, covering …
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Episode 155: High-Quality Online Discussions — Here’s How.
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About Episode 155 In this episode, spring-boarding from one of the chapters in the new SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education, hosts Kelvin and Tom advocate for high-quality online discussions and reflect upon research-based practices that lead to well-designed and successful discussion experiences. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Epis…
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Episode 154: Alternative Educational Programs and Digital Higher Ed
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About Episode 154 Guest Dr. Anna Porcaro joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to share insights on how higher education institutions can be more effective in meeting workforce needs through digital alternative educational programs. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 154 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode hi…
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Episode 153: Better Serving Learners Through Transformed Business Models
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About Episode 153 As a follow-up to the pre-2024 call-in show, hosts Tom and Kelvin talk through the need to re-examine, challenge, and change existing institutional structures as we seek to serve learners better – both existing students and a wider variety of potential new students. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode 153 Show Notes…
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361: 2023 Wrap-Up & Sneak Peak Into 2024
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Welcome to a special episode where we're wrapping up the incredible journey that was 2023 and offering an exciting sneak peek into what's in store for 2024. This live recording brings together our fantastic community of registered participants to dive into the achievements of the past year and unveil our plans for the future. I'll be sharing some n…
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Episode 152: Still “Be Prepared” for Disruption with Digital Learning
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Guest Patti O’Sullivan joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss the significance of advance planning for academic continuity and the role that digital teaching and learning can play. Important all the time - not just for global pandemics.Av Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
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360: Introducing the TopMusic Piano Podcast
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to share a major announcement. Dr. Rachel Ehring, our esteemed guest, takes us through her unexpected journey from our chance encounter at NCKP to her new role as the host of the TopMusic Piano Podcast. As a music teacher and director of a conservatory, Rachel shares insights into her unique career path, the chall…
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359: Why Julie & Sue Became TopMusic Certified Teachers
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In this episode, we're chatting with two remarkable music educators who recently became TopMusic Certified Teachers, Julie Galan and Sue Stubbs. Julie, a passionate piano teacher based in Arizona, candidly shares her transformative journey within the TopMusic Certification program. Overcoming a period of stagnation, Julie discovered renewed zeal th…
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Episode 151: “What a Year [of Disruption] It Has Been! […But] 2024 is Upon Us!”
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In this “call-in show” episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom are joined by multiple voices from the online education community to help us all make sense of 2023’s disruptions and make the most of 2024’s opportunities in our collective work. Themes include meeting the needs of diverse potential students and incorporating continually-evolving AI resources in…
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358: The Best Instrumental Music Teacher Certification
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In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Stewart, the community manager and the head of certification at TopMusic. Join us as we explore the overview of TopMusic Certification Program, reflecting on the first cohort's experiences, and uncover some of the unique features that set this program apart. We discuss the value of certification in terms of …
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357: Announcing our Advancing Pianists Course!
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As we approach the end of November, I would like to extend warm Thanksgiving wishes to our American listeners. This month, we've delved into teaching early advanced students. And today marks a special announcement - the launch of our brand new online course, the Advancing Pianist Course, created by the incredible Janna Williamson. In this episode, …
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Episode 150: A Global, Holistic, 360 Degree Perspective on Online Higher Education
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Guest Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to talk about the importance of cultivating a more global perspective on our online higher education field and shares how a new book can help. The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education is out now.Av Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
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356: Why Coaching Isn’t Just for Athletes – A Chat with Mike Grande
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In today's show, one of our favourite podcast guests and TopMusic friend, Mike Grande, is back on the show. We dive into a rich conversation with him, spanning from the latest at his music schools and his platform Rock Out Loud Live, to his life-changing experience and trip to Africa. Mike shares insights from his new book, "From Teacher to Coach (…
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355: How to Teach Early Advanced Piano Students with Janna Williamson
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If you’ve ever questioned your ability to guide advanced students or perhaps felt lacking in confidence as your students have moved into late intermediate and early advanced repertoire, then this episode is for you. Many teachers toil for years, nurturing their students' skills only to pass them off when they reach an advanced stage, sacrificing bo…
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Episode 149: “Baking AI into the Process” of Digital Learning Over the Next Five Years
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Emerging from the “TOPcast Live” session at OLC Accelerate 2023, join hosts Kelvin and Tom as they discuss how the framing and implementation of our increasingly AI-influenced digital learning field might continue to evolve over the next few years.Av Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
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354: Can You Teach Advanced Students? Suzanne Andrews Shares Her Story
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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, questioning whether you can continue guiding your students as they reach the advanced stages of their musical journey? The thought of passing them on to another teacher can be daunting, especially after years of building a strong bond with both students and their families. In this insightful interview, …
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353: Using the FREE Intermediate Curriculum Guide with Janna Williamson
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Today, we're delving into the art of goal setting and planning for our students using the Ultimate Guide to Intermediate Curriculum Planning. We'll be taking a close look to another student of Janna Williamson who's journey is a testament to the challenges many students face, even those with musical backgrounds in their families. This episode will …
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352: [Case Study] How to Set Intermediate Student Goals with Janna Williamson
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In today's show, we’re continuing our theme for this month of intermediate students by looking at a short case study of how Janna Williamson uses the Ultimate Guide to Intermediate Curriculum Planning with her students. You’ll be hearing about her student, Amy, and the challenges she’s felt around setting up the right curriculum for her. Throughout…
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Episode 148: Fostering Digital Learning Innovation
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Guest Jared Stein joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss the ways that we think about, talk about, and foster innovation in our higher education digital learning context, to the benefit of students and faculty.Av Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
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351: Announcing the Ultimate Guide to Intermediate Curriculum Planning
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We're delving into the complex world of planning an effective intermediate music curriculum. With the freedom to choose teaching methods, repertoire, and goals, music teachers wield significant influence over their students' musical journeys. However, this autonomy comes with great responsibility as the decisions made during the intermediate stage …
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350: Simplify and Streamline with Jess Homewood from Not Your Mother’s Piano Studio
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In today's show, we're having a chat with Jess Homewood, the creative genius behind Not Your Mother’s Piano Studio. Jess, a dedicated private piano studio owner and resource curator, brings a fresh perspective to the world of piano education. She's the mastermind behind the No Printout Playbook Volumes 1 & 2, offering piano educators innovative and…
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Episode 147: “Faculty Preparation” and More QA Insights from CHLOE 8
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In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss highlights from and reactions to the CHLOE 8 report, including the importance of faculty preparation, other quality assurance practices, and more.Av Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
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