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Your self-proclaimed “Anytime Piano Teacher Friend” is delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response to her little podcast project, Beyond Measure with Christina Whitlock.

A formal website for the podcast is in the works, but, for now, we’ll count this as our little piece of Internet Real Estate for the podcast.

Thanks, friends!

You can listen to Beyond Measure here:

220: Cheers to Pondering the Print Music Industry (with Jason Sifford) – Beyond Measure: A Podcast for Piano Teachers with Christina Whitlock

Today, I'm welcoming THE PERFECT thought-partner to chat about the current (and future) state of the print music industry: Jason Sifford. Read more about Jason, find information on the 2025 Recital Guide AND the SuperFriends Community on Patreon, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode220.

220: Cheers to Pondering the Print Music Industry (with Jason Sifford) 37:40
219: Cheers to Curiosity as the Antidote to Perfection (with Leila Viss) 34:20
218: Cheers to Gracious Goodbyes When Students Quit (a Remix) 18:58
217: Cheers to Universal Truths of Working with People 17:54
216: Cheers to Thinking BIG (Picture) 20:32

CLICK HERE for your FREE Weekly Studio Reflections Printable!

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It’s Tiiiiiiiiime! 🌟 Who’s in? 🙋‍♀

It’s Tiiiiiiiiime! 🌟

Who’s in? 🙋‍♀️ be sure to tag #decemberperformancechallenge when you post (or simply comment below)

ChristinaWhitlock.com/December

“What do you want for Christmas?” 🎄 …do

“What do you want for Christmas?” 🎄

…does that question ever leave you feeling like a deer in headlights? As always, I have your back, friends!

Episode 196 is a “lightening round” of sorts, walking you through my favorite gifts for music teachers. Some are ultra-practical, others are more off-the-beaten-path.

(And, of course, there are SO MANY BOOKS📚 )

Check out my entire list at the link above!

Now; tell me: what has been YOUR best teacher gift? 🎁

🌟 Teacher Praise for the December Performance C

🌟 Teacher Praise for the December Performance Challenge 🌟

Scroll to read just a few of the positive things teachers have shared with me over the years regarding The December Performance Challenge.

Want in on the fun?

Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/December for all the details.

PS: it’s all FREE 🎉

🚨SUPRISE EPISODE ALERT!! 🚨 Today, I droppe

🚨SUPRISE EPISODE ALERT!! 🚨

Today, I dropped a quick BONUS episode all about The December Performance Challenge.

If this is new to you - or if you’re looking for a refresher - I invite you to check out my FAVORITE incentive.

The December Performance Challenge is:

🌟 Flexible
🌟Easy to Implement
🌟 Motivating for Many
🌟 Inclusive of all holiday faith traditions

…check out today’s BONUS episode, or head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/December for all the details.

🥂 to keeping students PLAYING in December, friends!

My Thanksgiving Wish 🤍

My Thanksgiving Wish 🤍

Maybe it seems obvious to you… …but I know S

Maybe it seems obvious to you…

…but I know SO MANY TEACHERS who jump through hoops trying to capture “perfect moments” of their experience so they can share them with studio families or on social media.

There are many *good* reasons to record your teaching… but trying to validate your work is not one of them.

The experiences we have with our students matter, regardless of what we capture on our cameras.

Sometimes we just need to put the devices away and concentrate on the moment in front of us. 🤍

Check out Episode 195 for more!

🥂 to living in the moment, friends

FAIR WARNING: Today’s episode goes a lot of plac

FAIR WARNING: Today’s episode goes a lot of places…

In creating this show, I’ve always intended it to feel as though we were having a conversation at our favorite coffee ☕️ house.

Well, as those conversations often go… Episode 195 takes some turns. 🤪

Last week was BIG on my side of TeacherWorld and I wanted to process a few of my thoughts with you today.

(Maybe it’s dangerous to give me a platform during these seasons of life?🤷🏼‍♀️😂)

Regardless, there are DEFINITELY nuggets for everyone in this episode and I hope you’ll allow me to keep you company for 23 minutes at some point this week.

…can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 🥂

Need to SHAKE THINGS UP? I have an off-the-beate

Need to SHAKE THINGS UP?

I have an off-the-beaten-path assignment idea for you this week (whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US or not).

Check out Episode 194 for all the details!

Not into listening? Find a full transcript in the show notes.

Want more episodes featuring quick-and-easy lesson ideas? They’re linked in the show notes, too. 🙃

🥂 to creative assignments and the way they foster creative musicians, my friends!

How do I love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving? Let me

How do I love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving? Let me count the ways…

This year, the number of email replies to our daily prompts is sending me OVER THE EDGE with warm fuzziness.

We work amongst such beautiful people, friends. We (almost) never see each other, but we’re all out here doing our good work.

TeacherMagic is alive and well, friends.

Thanks for all you do. 🤍

There’s still time to get in on the THANKS (and the GIVING!).

Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/thanksgiving to get on the list.

🥂 to consistent gratitude!

I’ve got *just* the challenge for the upcoming T

I’ve got *just* the challenge for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday…

Check out today’s 12-minute episode, highlighting a valuable studio challenge the whole family can get in on this month.

As with any challenge I suggest, this one is endlessly-flexible, with many applications to various seasons and/or levels of intensity.

I hope you’ll check it out! Find a transcript, links, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode194

🥂 to a fresh new week, my friends!

Teacher friends! 👋🏻 This coming week will m

Teacher friends! 👋🏻

This coming week will mark the third annual Beyond Measure Studio Teacher Thanksgiving.

While I *wish* I could invite you to my house for a feast, we’ll have to settle for daily email reflections instead. 🙃

Each day this week, I’ll send a quick point of gratitude (specific to our profession) for you to ponder.

AND - new this year - since it’s ThanksGIVING, I’ll be hosting daily giveaways as well. 🎁

If you are into counting your Teacher Blessings this time of year, you’ll love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving!

Link in comments below 🌟#beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #musicteaching #pianoteaching #musicteacher #iteachmusic #pianoteaching #pianoteachersofinstagram #

🚨 Soapbox alert! 🚨 Teaching rhythmic under

🚨 Soapbox alert! 🚨

Teaching rhythmic understanding is *so* much more than MUSIC MATH.

Episode 193 of Beyond Measure - where I talk about some of my favorite takeaways from being a Suzuki Violin Parent - skims the surface of my thoughts on the matter.

Gone are the days where we should be afraid of letting students EXPERIENCE a rhythm before they read it.

…and, best of all, we can ALL use this approach, regardless of our chosen methodology.

I hope you’ll check out Episode 193; an easy 20-minute listen.

…can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one! 🤓

Meeting EARLY this month to avoid holiday conflict

Meeting EARLY this month to avoid holiday conflicts…

It’s time for another round of TTT!

Join me (and special guest, Lynda Lybeck Robinson @aleutianlifestudios ) as we dig into her TOP TIER piece, Williwaw.

If you know it, you already love it… and if you don’t, you’re in for SUCH a treat. 🎶

You know I take my roles as Anytime Teacher Friend and Repertoire Matchmaker *seriously* and TTT is my favorite way to show up for you. 😘

Join us for just $6 on Friday, November 15th, at 11am (eastern time).

Can’t join live? Replays are available for all members.

Patreon.com/BeyondMeasurePodcast

…see you Friday! 🤩

You probably know I’m an eclecticist when it com

You probably know I’m an eclecticist when it comes to teaching methods…

…and today I’m sharing a few takeaways for ANY teacher of ANY method, inspired by my experience as a Suzuki violin mom 🎶

Check out Episode 193 for all the details!

(Special shout-out to our favorite violin teacher, @tiffanyjarnold ) 😘

…it’s just about time, friends! The THIRD AN

…it’s just about time, friends!

The THIRD ANNUAL Studio Teacher Thanksgiving is almost here!

Join me in your inbox each day, November 18th-22nd, for a bite-sized reflection on gratitude in our profession.

NEW THIS YEAR: Daily Giveaways! 🤩

(I mean, it’s “thanks” PLUS “giving”, right? Seems appropriate to me!) 🤷🏼‍♀️

…if you’re not already on the Beyond Measure email list, hop on over to the address above.

Already on the list? I’ll see you in your inbox next week! 🍂🦃🍁

I’m SO curious… 🤓 In last week’s meetup

I’m SO curious… 🤓

In last week’s meetup of Teachers Teaching Teachers, we stumbled on a terrific conversation involving things our high school teachers said about our futures in music.

Some were encouraged to keep playing… others, well, weren’t.

Regardless of the advice given, it was ultimately followed.

It’s SUCH an important reminder that our Teacher Words matter more than we realize.

So now I need to know: what were your high school teachers (private teachers, band/choir directors, etc.) saying to you?

Check out more in episode 192 of Beyond Measure with Christina Whitlock. 🥂

#beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #musicteaching #pianoteaching #musicteacher #iteachmusic #pianoteacherlife #pianoteachersofinstagram

One Thought Thursday No. 62 hit inboxes this morni

One Thought Thursday No. 62 hit inboxes this morning 💭

Today, I’m pondering how leaning into our weaknesses can actually make us BETTER in our work.

…head to the blog to read my thought process that took me from addictions recovery to piano teaching.

(Perhaps that’s an unconventional leap?) 😅🤣

🥂 to embracing the things our insecurities have to teach us!

…which is it going to be? 🤓 This is the ques

…which is it going to be? 🤓

This is the question we’re exploring in Episode 192 of Beyond Measure.

Find a transcript, links, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode192.

For better or for worse, we’ve all built persona

For better or for worse, we’ve all built personal narratives based on teachers’ words…

Today we are reminding ourselves of the impact our words have on students.

We also reflect on the importance of only speaking to what we know.

Episode 192 is an 11 minute, 11 second listen that could very well be the reminder you (and your students!) need this week.

🥂 to weighing our words carefully, my friends!

Follow on Instagram

Search for:

beyondmeasurepodcast

It’s Tiiiiiiiiime! 🌟 Who’s in? 🙋‍♀

It’s Tiiiiiiiiime! 🌟

Who’s in? 🙋‍♀️ be sure to tag #decemberperformancechallenge when you post (or simply comment below)

ChristinaWhitlock.com/December

“What do you want for Christmas?” 🎄 …do

“What do you want for Christmas?” 🎄

…does that question ever leave you feeling like a deer in headlights? As always, I have your back, friends!

Episode 196 is a “lightening round” of sorts, walking you through my favorite gifts for music teachers. Some are ultra-practical, others are more off-the-beaten-path.

(And, of course, there are SO MANY BOOKS📚 )

Check out my entire list at the link above!

Now; tell me: what has been YOUR best teacher gift? 🎁

🌟 Teacher Praise for the December Performance C

🌟 Teacher Praise for the December Performance Challenge 🌟

Scroll to read just a few of the positive things teachers have shared with me over the years regarding The December Performance Challenge.

Want in on the fun?

Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/December for all the details.

PS: it’s all FREE 🎉

🚨SUPRISE EPISODE ALERT!! 🚨 Today, I droppe

🚨SUPRISE EPISODE ALERT!! 🚨

Today, I dropped a quick BONUS episode all about The December Performance Challenge.

If this is new to you - or if you’re looking for a refresher - I invite you to check out my FAVORITE incentive.

The December Performance Challenge is:

🌟 Flexible
🌟Easy to Implement
🌟 Motivating for Many
🌟 Inclusive of all holiday faith traditions

…check out today’s BONUS episode, or head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/December for all the details.

🥂 to keeping students PLAYING in December, friends!

My Thanksgiving Wish 🤍

My Thanksgiving Wish 🤍

Maybe it seems obvious to you… …but I know S

Maybe it seems obvious to you…

…but I know SO MANY TEACHERS who jump through hoops trying to capture “perfect moments” of their experience so they can share them with studio families or on social media.

There are many *good* reasons to record your teaching… but trying to validate your work is not one of them.

The experiences we have with our students matter, regardless of what we capture on our cameras.

Sometimes we just need to put the devices away and concentrate on the moment in front of us. 🤍

Check out Episode 195 for more!

🥂 to living in the moment, friends

FAIR WARNING: Today’s episode goes a lot of plac

FAIR WARNING: Today’s episode goes a lot of places…

In creating this show, I’ve always intended it to feel as though we were having a conversation at our favorite coffee ☕️ house.

Well, as those conversations often go… Episode 195 takes some turns. 🤪

Last week was BIG on my side of TeacherWorld and I wanted to process a few of my thoughts with you today.

(Maybe it’s dangerous to give me a platform during these seasons of life?🤷🏼‍♀️😂)

Regardless, there are DEFINITELY nuggets for everyone in this episode and I hope you’ll allow me to keep you company for 23 minutes at some point this week.

…can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 🥂

Need to SHAKE THINGS UP? I have an off-the-beate

Need to SHAKE THINGS UP?

I have an off-the-beaten-path assignment idea for you this week (whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US or not).

Check out Episode 194 for all the details!

Not into listening? Find a full transcript in the show notes.

Want more episodes featuring quick-and-easy lesson ideas? They’re linked in the show notes, too. 🙃

🥂 to creative assignments and the way they foster creative musicians, my friends!

How do I love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving? Let me

How do I love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving? Let me count the ways…

This year, the number of email replies to our daily prompts is sending me OVER THE EDGE with warm fuzziness.

We work amongst such beautiful people, friends. We (almost) never see each other, but we’re all out here doing our good work.

TeacherMagic is alive and well, friends.

Thanks for all you do. 🤍

There’s still time to get in on the THANKS (and the GIVING!).

Head to ChristinaWhitlock.com/thanksgiving to get on the list.

🥂 to consistent gratitude!

I’ve got *just* the challenge for the upcoming T

I’ve got *just* the challenge for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday…

Check out today’s 12-minute episode, highlighting a valuable studio challenge the whole family can get in on this month.

As with any challenge I suggest, this one is endlessly-flexible, with many applications to various seasons and/or levels of intensity.

I hope you’ll check it out! Find a transcript, links, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode194

🥂 to a fresh new week, my friends!

Teacher friends! 👋🏻 This coming week will m

Teacher friends! 👋🏻

This coming week will mark the third annual Beyond Measure Studio Teacher Thanksgiving.

While I *wish* I could invite you to my house for a feast, we’ll have to settle for daily email reflections instead. 🙃

Each day this week, I’ll send a quick point of gratitude (specific to our profession) for you to ponder.

AND - new this year - since it’s ThanksGIVING, I’ll be hosting daily giveaways as well. 🎁

If you are into counting your Teacher Blessings this time of year, you’ll love Studio Teacher Thanksgiving!

Link in comments below 🌟#beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #musicteaching #pianoteaching #musicteacher #iteachmusic #pianoteaching #pianoteachersofinstagram #

🚨 Soapbox alert! 🚨 Teaching rhythmic under

🚨 Soapbox alert! 🚨

Teaching rhythmic understanding is *so* much more than MUSIC MATH.

Episode 193 of Beyond Measure - where I talk about some of my favorite takeaways from being a Suzuki Violin Parent - skims the surface of my thoughts on the matter.

Gone are the days where we should be afraid of letting students EXPERIENCE a rhythm before they read it.

…and, best of all, we can ALL use this approach, regardless of our chosen methodology.

I hope you’ll check out Episode 193; an easy 20-minute listen.

…can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one! 🤓

Meeting EARLY this month to avoid holiday conflict

Meeting EARLY this month to avoid holiday conflicts…

It’s time for another round of TTT!

Join me (and special guest, Lynda Lybeck Robinson @aleutianlifestudios ) as we dig into her TOP TIER piece, Williwaw.

If you know it, you already love it… and if you don’t, you’re in for SUCH a treat. 🎶

You know I take my roles as Anytime Teacher Friend and Repertoire Matchmaker *seriously* and TTT is my favorite way to show up for you. 😘

Join us for just $6 on Friday, November 15th, at 11am (eastern time).

Can’t join live? Replays are available for all members.

Patreon.com/BeyondMeasurePodcast

…see you Friday! 🤩

You probably know I’m an eclecticist when it com

You probably know I’m an eclecticist when it comes to teaching methods…

…and today I’m sharing a few takeaways for ANY teacher of ANY method, inspired by my experience as a Suzuki violin mom 🎶

Check out Episode 193 for all the details!

(Special shout-out to our favorite violin teacher, @tiffanyjarnold ) 😘

…it’s just about time, friends! The THIRD AN

…it’s just about time, friends!

The THIRD ANNUAL Studio Teacher Thanksgiving is almost here!

Join me in your inbox each day, November 18th-22nd, for a bite-sized reflection on gratitude in our profession.

NEW THIS YEAR: Daily Giveaways! 🤩

(I mean, it’s “thanks” PLUS “giving”, right? Seems appropriate to me!) 🤷🏼‍♀️

…if you’re not already on the Beyond Measure email list, hop on over to the address above.

Already on the list? I’ll see you in your inbox next week! 🍂🦃🍁

I’m SO curious… 🤓 In last week’s meetup

I’m SO curious… 🤓

In last week’s meetup of Teachers Teaching Teachers, we stumbled on a terrific conversation involving things our high school teachers said about our futures in music.

Some were encouraged to keep playing… others, well, weren’t.

Regardless of the advice given, it was ultimately followed.

It’s SUCH an important reminder that our Teacher Words matter more than we realize.

So now I need to know: what were your high school teachers (private teachers, band/choir directors, etc.) saying to you?

Check out more in episode 192 of Beyond Measure with Christina Whitlock. 🥂

#beyondmeasurepodcast #pianoteacher #musicteaching #pianoteaching #musicteacher #iteachmusic #pianoteacherlife #pianoteachersofinstagram

One Thought Thursday No. 62 hit inboxes this morni

One Thought Thursday No. 62 hit inboxes this morning 💭

Today, I’m pondering how leaning into our weaknesses can actually make us BETTER in our work.

…head to the blog to read my thought process that took me from addictions recovery to piano teaching.

(Perhaps that’s an unconventional leap?) 😅🤣

🥂 to embracing the things our insecurities have to teach us!

…which is it going to be? 🤓 This is the ques

…which is it going to be? 🤓

This is the question we’re exploring in Episode 192 of Beyond Measure.

Find a transcript, links, and more at ChristinaWhitlock.com/episode192.

For better or for worse, we’ve all built persona

For better or for worse, we’ve all built personal narratives based on teachers’ words…

Today we are reminding ourselves of the impact our words have on students.

We also reflect on the importance of only speaking to what we know.

Episode 192 is an 11 minute, 11 second listen that could very well be the reminder you (and your students!) need this week.

🥂 to weighing our words carefully, my friends!

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