36: Tim Topham | From Tradition to Innovation -- Teaching Music Differently

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) is joined by Tim Topham, a pioneer in music education and the founder of Top Music. Tim shares his insights on a student-focused approach to teaching music, emphasizing the importance of playing music first and reading second.

In this episode:

• The evolution of music education from more traditional to modern strategies.
• Highlighting the value of community and collaboration in taking a more holistic approach to music lessons.
• Moving beyond traditional method to focus on creativity and intuition.
• Marketing strategies that focus on social aspects for students.
• Tim's No Book Beginners approach to piano.

Tim Topham's Podcast: The TopCast with Tim Topham

For all of Tim's resources for music teachers visit TopMusic.co

Mentioned in this episode:

• Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Music Instructors: What They Can Learn From One Another
• Prioritize Playing Over Teaching in Private Lessons
• BONUS: The Unbelievable Five-Day ChatGPT Experiment

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