Get ready for an exhilarating episode next week with the world-renowned piano educator Irina Gorin, the creative force behind the "Tales of a Musical Journey" method book series and founder of The Gorin Institute.

Irina Gorin @pianoteaching is celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to piano education, particularly for young children and beginners. Educated in Ukraine, her teaching methods highlight musicality, expressiveness, and a comprehensive grasp of piano fundamentals from the onset. Using storytelling and vivid imagery, her acclaimed method books and tutorial videos make learning piano engaging and effective. As a respected figure in music education, she's a regular at international conferences, masterclasses, and workshops, passionately sharing her insights while guiding piano teachers globally.

In this insightful interview, we explored:

✅ The inspiration behind Irina's pioneering piano method.
✅ Insights into "Tales of a Musical Journey" and its unique educational storytelling.
✅ Irina’s philosophy on teaching fundamental piano techniques to beginners.
✅ Her perspective on common challenges and misconceptions among piano teachers today, especially in the post-pandemic landscape.
✅ How she supports and empowers piano teachers through innovative courses and a supportive community at The Gorin Institute.

🎧 The audio episode of this fun episode will be split into 2 parts. Part 1 will be available on on your favorite podcasting platform simultaneously with the YouTube premiere: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-po...


⏰ TIMECODE:

00:00:00 | Intro
00:06:01 | The Inspiration Behind Irina’s Piano Method Book Series, Tales of a Musical Journey
00:15:52 | Irina's Journey: Teaching Preliterate Piano Students - Challenges and Discoveries
00:25:53 | Inside Irina’s Magical World: Exploring Her Method Book Series “Tales of a Musical Journey”
00:28:21 | Incorporating Piano Technique Early: Fun Props, Stories, and Characters in Teaching
00:33:01 | Delving Into Irina's Piano Technique Philosophy
00:36:28 | Exploring Multiple Levels of the “Tales of a Musical Journey” and the “Musical Journey Series”
00:38:53 | Irina's Approach to Teaching Polyphonic Music to Young Pianists
00:40:43 | Message From Yukimi Song, The Piano Pod’s Executive Producer Highlighting Our Sponsor of the Month, phMediaStudio
00:42:15 | Irina's Strategy for Sequencing Piano Lesson Content
00:46:31 | Irina's Insights: Playing by Rote vs. By Ear & Improvisation
00:48:50 | Kids Say the Darn Cute Things: Funny & Cute Anecdotes from Teaching Young Students
00:54:30 | Message From Yukimi Song, The Piano Pod’s Executive Producer
00:55:57 | Worldwide Influence: The Impact of Irina's Method Books & Musical Journey Series
00:58:06 | Keys to Success: Why Irina's Teaching Method Resonates Globally with Piano Instructors
01:01:37 | Excerpt from Irina’s Piano Student, Clara (7), Performing Minuet in D Minor by J.S. Bach
01:01:56 | From Ukraine to the U.S.: Irina's Journey, Influences, and Rise as a Renowned Piano Pedagogue
01:07:18 | Excerpt from Irina’s Piano Student, Clara (6), Playing Minuet in G Minor by J.S. Bach
01:07:31 | Inside the Gorin Institute: Mission, Goals, and Offerings for Piano Pedagogy Professionals
01:16:47 | Graduate Testimonial: Willette Neijmeijer Shares Her Experience at The Gorin Institute
01:30:26 | Irina’s Insights: Tackling Common Struggles and Misconceptions Among Piano Teachers Today
01:31:37 | Explore Courses at The Gorin Institute: https://thegorininstitute.com
01:34:16 | Audience Question: Enlisting Parents to Facilitate Regular Practice for Young Beginners
01:40:42 | TPP Rapid Fire Questions

🎹 ABOUT IRINA GORIN

Tales of A Musical Journey Series: https://irinagorin.com
The Gorin Institute: https://thegorininstitute.com
Irina’s Facebook Forum:   / passionatepianoteachers  


🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD

Greetings, piano lovers! I'm Yukimi Song, your host from NYC. Every fortnight, join me as I delve deep into the world of PIANO with groundbreakers from the classical music industry. Our mission? To provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss how to keep our industry robust and relevant in this rapidly changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.

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