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Keys to Music Learning
Episodes
83 episodes
Between Lessons: Non-practicers
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about students who do not practice, have not yet been inspired to practice, or who practice sporadically because of busy schedules and life. Th...
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Between Lessons: Modules
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about module ideas, including a studio folk song project and recital, using modules for teacher brain breaks, and more! Mentioned in this episo...
Between Lessons: PDLCs
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah chat about summer Professional Development Levels Courses through the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. There are a variety of offerings for Summer 2026, inc...
From the Archives: A Q&A with Marilyn Lowe
In this special archival episode, we're honored to share a thoughtful 2021 Q&A with Marilyn Lowe, founder of Music Moves for Piano. Marilyn reflects on her early teaching successes and the moment she realized something deeper was missing in...
Between Lessons: Props
In this Between Lessons episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista and Hannah dive into one of their favorite topics: props! From rhythm sticks and bean bags to pom poms and stretchy bands, they explore how simple materials can transform ...
Between Lessons: Early Childhood Music
In this first “Between Lessons” quick chat, Krista and Hannah dive into the world of early childhood music education, sharing fresh experiments, big questions, and joyful discoveries from their classrooms.Krista returns to teaching early...
Micro Progressions, Big Growth: Continuing the Conversation with Amy Chaplin (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Amy Chaplin, we go deeper into the messy middle of learning and teaching through Music Learning Theory (MLT). Amy reflects honestly on feeling overwhelmed early in her MLT journey, how those experiences shaped...
Amy Chaplin, Part 1: Finding your own way with Music Learning Theory
In this episode of Keys to Music Learning, we sit down with pianist, teacher, blogger, and podcaster Amy Chaplin for an honest and thoughtful conversation about her journey as a music educator. Amy shares how her background in choral e...
James Kessler, Part 2: Beyond the Method: Audiation, Mentorship, and Centering the Child
In Part Two of our conversation with musician and educator James Kessler, we dive deeper into what it really looks like to teach through audiation—across instruments, ages, and experience levels.James shares candid reflections on ...
James Kessler, Part 1: A Musical Journey Toward Audiation
In this episode of Keys to Music Learning, Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome music educator James Kessler for a wide-ranging conversation about his musical journey and the experiences that shaped his audiation-centered teaching phil...
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 2
Hosts Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome back Gregory Chase for part two of an in-depth discussion on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, how it manifests in children and adults, and the surprising ways it can impact learning in an...
Auditory Processing Disorder with Gregory Chase: Part 1
In this eye-opening episode of Keys to Music Learning, hosts Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo welcome back Gregory Chase for an in-depth discussion on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, how it manifests in children and adults, ...
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 2
In Part 2 of our chat with Gary Pederson, we discuss his journey with Marilyn Lowe. He recounts meeting Marilyn at Missouri State University after a horseback riding accident, where she took over his classes, and how they collaborated on creati...
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 1
Gary Pederson, a Steinway artist and former professor at Eastern Michigan University, shares his journey into music learning theory (MLT) and emphasizes the importance of audiation in teaching. He recounts his early musical experiences, includi...
Notational Audiation: Deep Dive with Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd joins Keys to Music Learning to discuss emergent music literacy, notational audiation, and effective strategies for teaching reading and writing with an audiation-based approach. In this episode, we discuss:Sarah...
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part 2
Eric Bluestine returns to discuss the concept of partial synthesis and its crucial role in Music Learning Theory. He breaks down common misconceptions, explains how patterns connect to real music, and offers insights into fostering creativity a...
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part I
Eric Bluestine shares his journey from vibrant public school music educator to private piano instructor, delving into the lessons learned along the way. The conversation focuses on adaptability in teaching methods, the importance of Music Learn...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 3
In the third and final deep dive into keyboard technique, Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson share heartwarming stories about their experiences with Marilyn Lowe, the creator of Music Moves for Piano. They also emphasize the benefits of...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 2
Hannah and Krista continue their discussion with Celeste Watson and Scarlette Kerr, highlighting the significance of blending audiation, biomechanics, and research-based methods in piano teaching, emphasizing a growth mindset and the patience n...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 1
After a summer off, we're back with a technical development deep dive. This episode, part 1 of 3, features a discussion centered around piano pedagogy, injury-preventative techniques, and Music Learning Theory (MLT). Hannah and Krista were deli...
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 3
In this last episode with Janna Olson, she discusses the amazing skills developed in Books 4 and 5 of Marilyn Lowe's Music Moves for Piano curriculum.Use the code AUDIATE for 25% off Janna's webinars
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 2
In this episode, Hannah and Krista continue their chat with Janna Olson, finishing their conversation about the Music Moves for Piano Christmas books and moving on to a deep dive of Book 3.
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 1
In this deep dive into the Music Moves for Piano curriculum, Krista and Hannah talk with Janna Olson, a veteran Music Moves teacher, about Marilyn Lowe's understanding of the skills needed to play repertoire and develop a love for music making,...
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 2
In Part 2 of our episode with Gregory Chase, we dive into the neuroscience research that validates audiation based-music lessons. Everything from the science of BAH and BUM, the importance of rhythm in the first months of life, why it's importa...
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 1
In part 1 of this deep dive, Gregory Chase joins Krista and Hannah to discuss how neuroscience can help us understand how children learn music, including structuring lesson time, the importance of first three years, and the impact of horm...