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“Playing” Music: Incorporating Play-Based Learning in Piano Lessons
with Bronwyn Schuman | Recorded: May 25, 2026
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That Student Who Just Can’t Seem to Focus? Play-Based Learning Was Made for Them.
“We can meet our students where they are at, meet their needs, AND increase their skills within a play framework. One that values playful negotiation and activities, while also maintaining high musical standards. The potential is unknown, the possibilities could be great.” – Bronwyn Schuman
Play-based learning isn’t about collecting stuffed animals or overhauling your teaching style. It’s about understanding why children learn best through play. And knowing how to create space for that within the lessons you’re already teaching.
Bronwyn Schuman brings years of doctoral research in play-based learning directly into your studio. Whether you’re a traditional teacher curious about adding one small element, or someone ready to dive in, this session meets you exactly where you are.
What’s Inside
- The research behind why play matters, and why it’s more sophisticated than you might think.
- Low-prep, flexible approaches that work for any teaching style (you may already have everything you need at home).
- How one simple question unlocks your students’ best ideas so you don’t have to come up with them yourself!
- The shift that takes you from directing to facilitating, and why your students will surprise you.
- Outstanding Q&A addressing real studio challenges from teachers across Alberta and beyond.
“In the end, children become musical not just by reproducing music and learning that way, but by imagining and exploring and putting themselves into this imagined musical world.”
– Bronwyn Schuman
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Worth Multiple Viewings
Watch once to understand the concepts. Watch again to catch implementation details. Watch a third time when you’re ready to add more.
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“Playing” Music – Incorporating Play-Based Learning in Piano Lessons Handout|
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Interleaved Teaching: Taking Practice and Lessons to the Next Level
with Nicola Cantan | Recorded: February 18, 2026
Scroll down to watch the replay of our February webinar with Nicola Cantan!
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Stop Saying “One More Time!” and Start Teaching Practice That Actually Sticks
If your students don’t remember what you taught them last week, this session will change everything.
Nicola Cantan breaks down three types of practice and shows you exactly when to use each one. The game-changer? Interleaved teaching: weaving between different tasks during lessons so students learn effective practice strategies by experiencing them, not just hearing about them.
What’s Inside
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- The three practice types are explained with an analogy, which makes research click.
- Interleaved teaching in action, so you see exactly what lessons look like.
- When to use (or NOT use) each approach for different students and situations.
- Outstanding Q&A addressing beginners, ADD/ADHD students, practice tracking, and real studio challenges.
- Surprise tip that Nicola shared, which transforms your teaching!
Bonus: FREE handout with interleaved practice pages (you’ll see how to use them in the video!)
Worth Multiple Viewings
Watch once to understand the concepts. Watch again to catch implementation details. Watch a third time when you’re ready to add more.
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