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Piano Pedagogy Playlist

Piano Pedagogy Playlist

By: Luke Bartolomeo
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 It's a great time to be a piano teacher! So many resources on the internet... and so much new music being written by contemporary composers for developing students. Join me each Monday when I'll share with you a piece or two from the contemporary repertoire. From beginner level to advanced, from old favorites to new discoveries, you and your students are certain to be inspired by the music featured on the Piano Pedagogy Playlist.© 2026 Piano Pedagogy Playlist Music
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  • Ep. 35 – Elissa Milne’s Very Easy Little Peppers: Teaching Beyond the Method Book

    Ep. 35 – Elissa Milne’s Very Easy Little Peppers: Teaching Beyond the Method Book
    Apr 13 2026
    Method books give us structure and sequence, but they don’t always provide enough reinforcement—or enough variety—to keep students fully engaged. That’s where supplemental repertoire can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, we explore Very Easy Little Peppers by Elissa Milne—a collection of short, engaging pieces designed for early elementary piano students. These pieces offer teachers the opportunity to: reinforce key concepts introduce musical challenges in a manageable way highlight each student’s unique strengths and bring fresh, appealing repertoire into early lessons We’ll look at seven selections from the collection, grouped by how they can function in your teaching: articulation-focused studies that build control and independence simple pieces with a modern, engaging sound and slightly more advanced works that can serve as recital-ready showpieces Whether you’re looking to support a struggling student, challenge a quick learner, or simply add variety to your teaching, this collection offers practical and musical solutions. Salt and Pepper (from Very Easy Little Peppers) Salt and Pepper Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Smooth and Crunchy (from Very Easy Little Peppers) Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Safari (from, Very Easy Little Peppers) Late Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Flâneur (from, Very Easy Little Peppers) Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Chase (from, Very Easy Little Peppers) Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Storm in a Teacup (from, Very Easy Little Peppers) Late Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition Three Legged Race (from, Very Easy Little Peppers) Late Elementary Digital Download single piece or Entire Collection Printed Edition
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 34 – April Showers Bring Color, Atmosphere, and Hope

    Ep. 34 – April Showers Bring Color, Atmosphere, and Hope
    Apr 6 2026
    April: La Pluie de Printemps (from A Year in Twelve Keys)Chris Kaine Digital Download Single Piece or Entire Collection Hear the first three works in this series from previous episodes: January, February, and March. Raindrop RhapsodyWynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download Spring rain provides the inspiration for this week’s episode of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, as I explore […]
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 33: When You Need a Piece That Comes Together Quickly – Preludes in Patterns by Kevin Olson

    Ep. 33: When You Need a Piece That Comes Together Quickly – Preludes in Patterns by Kevin Olson
    Mar 30 2026

    This week, I’m sharing six short pieces from Kevin Olson’s Preludes in Patterns—music that sounds impressive, but is built from simple, repeating ideas.

    These pattern-based preludes help students build confidence, improve reading, and prepare polished performances in less time.

    A great resource for recital season or anytime you need a piece that comes together quickly.

    Prelude in C major (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition Prelude in a minor (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition Prelude in D major (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition Prelude in d minor (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition Prelude in g minor (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition Prelude in B♭ major (from Preludes in Patterns) Kevin Olson Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition
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    15 mins
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