Creative Piano Pedagogy

This podcast is an enriching resource designed specifically for piano teachers and music educators working with out-of-the-box students: students with disabilities, physical or learning differences, gifted and 2-E learners and neurodivergent students. Each episode delves into innovative teaching strategies, offering insights and practical solutions that promote creativity, inclusivity, and approaches teaching from a positive and student-first environment.

Pedagogue, researcher and music educator Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart will demystify topics such as technique, communication, piano methods, understanding behaviors, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and much more- all with a focus on encouraging teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students and inspiring them to embrace new ideas and cultivate the musical potential of every learner.

Podcasting since 2025 • 31 episodes

Creative Piano Pedagogy

Latest Episodes

31- The Perfect Recipe for Sight-reading and Critical Thinking in Piano Lessons

When a new preteen student was unsure of what music she even liked, Elizabeth tried something different: she had the student sight-read a stack of new pieces and rate each one like a restaurant critic, choosing 1 to 5 stars. The result? A hesit...

September 07, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 31 • 22:18

30- 6 Tips to Refresh Your Mindset for the New School Year

After a fantastic summer break and the Piano Teacher Reset Virtual Retreat, the podcast is back and packed with realistic, practical tips to take the pressure off yourself and set a warm, supportive tone in your studio for the upcoming school y...

August 24, 2026 • 17:28

29- Building Up Others: A Summer Encouragement & Challenge

It is common for the independent studio teacher to be quite isolated. We have to be intentional about creating our communities and connecting with our colleagues, and often our colleagues also include our former teachers and past students (or c...

July 13, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 29 • 24:52

28- Pachelbel vs. Perfectionism: Finding Joy in Improvising and Building Lifelong Musicians with Dr. Louie Hehman

Improvisation intimidates a lot of classically trained piano teachers, not because we lack musicianship, but because we assume we need to sound brilliant on day one. Dr. Louie Hehman joins me to break that myth wide open and to show how improvi...

June 01, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 28 • 1:07:47

27- Respect, Clarity, Relationships and Teaching Teen/Adult Neurodivergent Students

Elizabeth and Tara share practical ways to teach older neurodivergent piano students with more respect, less fear, and better results. We focus on clear expectations, collaborative communication, and adult-appropriate materials so teens and adu...

May 18, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 27 • 43:20

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