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Oclef Podcast

On this show, we interview experts who help children to develop their talents. These experts can be in music, arts education, sports or an academic teacher. Basically, anyone who works regularly with ... Read more

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Oclef Interviews | EP22: Lisa Bastien - Continuing and innovating the Bastien Methodology

Oclef Interviews | EP22: Lisa Bastien - Continuing and innovating the Bastien Methodology

Several months ago we had Lori Bastien on the show and now I'm so excited to have Lisa on the show. I'm actually in New ... Read more

9 Feb 2018

46mins

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Oclef Daily: EP05 - An improv exercise

Oclef Daily: EP05 - An improv exercise

An improv exercise to help your students get started on creativity.  This podcast will also be available on our page at ... Read more

2 Dec 2017

1min

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Oclef Interviews | EP24: Nahre Sol - The amazing practice video pianist and composer

Oclef Interviews | EP24: Nahre Sol - The amazing practice video pianist and composer

I'm such a fan of Nahre. You have to check out Nahre's videos and pages if you aren't already following her online. She ... Read more

28 Feb 2018

47mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP28 - Irina Gorin - The Iconic Trailblazer in Piano Teaching

Oclef Interviews | EP28 - Irina Gorin - The Iconic Trailblazer in Piano Teaching

She's amazing. What else is there to say about Irina? :) Check out Tales of A Musical Journey and the rest of her work h... Read more

23 Sep 2018

57mins

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Oclef Daily: EP32 - Is 2 years old too young?

Oclef Daily: EP32 - Is 2 years old too young?

I just got a call today asking about lessons for a 2-year-old. My response, "You mean the number after 1?"  Does anyone ... Read more

25 Jan 2018

2mins

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Oclef Daily: EP79 - Be weird. Be awkward. Be quirky. Be you.

Oclef Daily: EP79 - Be weird. Be awkward. Be quirky. Be you.

I've always thought this. Weird, awkward and quirky things about people are the best things. The best. But for whatever ... Read more

28 Aug 2018

9mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP11: Sueanne Metz - The teacher taking piano competitions to the next level

Oclef Interviews | EP11: Sueanne Metz - The teacher taking piano competitions to the next level

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19 Aug 2017

33mins

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Oclef Daily: EP75 - Does musical talent exist?

Oclef Daily: EP75 - Does musical talent exist?

We posted a survey on our Instagram and got hundreds of responses. The question was: Does a student need musical talent ... Read more

18 Jul 2018

6mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP10: Mike Springer - The composer who's keeping piano students on track

Oclef Interviews | EP10: Mike Springer - The composer who's keeping piano students on track

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4 Aug 2017

41mins

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Oclef Q&A: EP006 - What is your advice for someone just starting piano?

Oclef Q&A: EP006 - What is your advice for someone just starting piano?

Reading.   My best advice for a student just starting piano, at any age (5–105) is to develop your reading ability.   Wh... Read more

19 Jul 2018

2mins

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Oclef Daily: EP48 - Meditation for children

Oclef Daily: EP48 - Meditation for children

Minds race. But there is an answer to calm the mind. Meditation is as real and helpful as diet or exercise (which used t... Read more

14 Feb 2018

4mins

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Oclef Daily: EP76 - Why radical candor is required when teaching

Oclef Daily: EP76 - Why radical candor is required when teaching

Honesty It’s a desirable quality. But the funny thing is how people often consider that NOT saying something because i... Read more

23 Jul 2018

9mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP09: Lori Bastien - On her holistic piano methodology

Oclef Interviews | EP09: Lori Bastien - On her holistic piano methodology

For show notes: http://oclef.com/podcast/ep09-lori-bastien-on-her-holistic-piano-methodology/

28 Jul 2017

55mins

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Oclef Daily: EP16 - Q&A on Talent in Music

Oclef Daily: EP16 - Q&A on Talent in Music

I answer a few call-in questions from listeners. Would love to hear your call-ins. Reach us at anchor.fm/education

18 Dec 2017

6mins

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Oclef Daily: EP28 - Reading is key

Oclef Daily: EP28 - Reading is key

Why does sight-reading account for such a small amount of practice and lesson time? What if sight-reading was more than ... Read more

18 Jan 2018

3mins

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Oclef Daily: EP86 - Small Wins

Oclef Daily: EP86 - Small Wins

Talking about how small wins not only motivate students but can motivate their parent coaches as they make their way on ... Read more

1 Oct 2018

3mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP21: David Asher Brown - A talk with the Founder of PianoCub on music education

Oclef Interviews | EP21: David Asher Brown - A talk with the Founder of PianoCub on music education

Really enjoyed the chance to catch up with a friend from college, David Asher Brown. He's improving a variety of music e... Read more

29 Jan 2018

41mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP08: Scott McBride Smith - The Music Teachers National Association President's view of Music Education

Oclef Interviews | EP08: Scott McBride Smith - The Music Teachers National Association President's view of Music Education

For show notes: http://oclef.com/podcast/ep08-scott-mcbride-smith-the-music-teachers-national-association-presidents-vie... Read more

21 Jul 2017

29mins

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Oclef Interviews | EP04: Jennifer Schoener – Connecting communities through music education

Oclef Interviews | EP04: Jennifer Schoener – Connecting communities through music education

For show notes: http://oclef.com/podcast/ep04-jennifer-schoener-connecting-communities-through-music-education/

16 Jun 2017

59mins

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Oclef Daily: EP24 - Learn an instrument in 2018

Oclef Daily: EP24 - Learn an instrument in 2018

After questions on practicing and pieces, this is the most common parent question. "Is it too late for me to learn piano... Read more

13 Jan 2018

2mins

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