# 092 - Beauty, Artistry, and Intention (A Tribute to Marvin Blickenstaff)

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Podcast: [Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/field-notes-on-music-teaching-learning-265376)
Published: 2026-02-11T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.ashleydanyew.com/episodes/092
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At the end of January, we lost a wonderful musician, teacher, and pedagogue, Marvin Blickenstaff. You’ve probably heard me talk about Marvin on the podcast before—he had a profound impact on my teaching. With a career spanning over six decades, Marvin dedicated himself to serving piano students and teachers worldwide. He valued deep emotional expression at the keyboard and a human connection through the music. He once said, “The only reason that music exists is to express who we are and how we feel.” Today, I’m sharing some of the most important things I learned from Marvin and how they show up in my teaching and practice. For show notes + a full transcript, click here . Resources Mentioned *Disclosure: some of the links in this episode are affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue creating free content. Thank you for your support! The New School for Music Study Inspired Piano Teaching (Marvin Blickenstaff) Ep. 041 - Focus On the Music Ep. 074 - What a First Piano Lesson Looks Like (Here’s My Lesson Plan) Ep. 076 - 7 Things to Carry Into the New School Year Ep. 079 - From Technique to Musical Identity: Six Things I’m Focusing on in Lessons Ep. 084 - Recital Recap & Year-End Reflection Learn Faster, Perform Better (Molly Gebrian) Ep. 089 - The Science of Practicing: What I’m Learning from Molly Gebrian’s Book A Quick Warm-Up Routine for Piano Accompanists If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts >> Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew Whenever you’re ready, here are three ways we can work together: 1️⃣ Need fresh teaching ideas? Schedule a quick 25-min. call and we’ll brainstorm on a topic of your choice. Bu…

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