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107: Ensemble Playing from Lesson One with Kay Lowry
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- TopMusic Piano Podcast
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- Mar 27, 2026
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- 2096
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Summary
Making music with others can transform how students experience learning the piano. Today, we're chatting with Kay Lowry about why ensemble playing should start from the very first lesson, and how collaborative music-making helps students build rhythm, listening skills, confidence, and a deeper sense of joy in their musical journey. Kay shared how she has spent more than 40 years teaching music to children. Why ensemble playing can begin from a student’s very first lesson. How playing with others builds listening and coordination skills. She described how ensemble activities help students develop steady rhythm. Why ensemble playing encourages students to stay engaged and motivated. How duets can make early lessons more interactive and fun. She explained how ensemble work strengthens students’ confidence. The importance of making music a shared experience. How ensemble playing helps students feel part of a musical community. Kay shared that ensemble playing reduces the pressure of performing alone. Why playing together helps students develop stronger musical awareness. She encouraged teachers to model collaborative music-making in lessons. Kay reminded teachers that joy and connection are central to music learning. Links Mentioned Get your EARLY BIRD tickets for TopMusicLive 2026 here. Kay's website: www.pianomusicforkids.com Kay's Instagram page: @pianomusicforkids Kay's Facebook page: Piano Music for Kids Kay's YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@pianomusicforkids Download Kay's free, multi-level ensemble with a training video. Today's Guest Kay Lowry is a piano teacher dedicated to helping people learn and love music! For over 40 years, Kay has been teaching children through her studio, classroom, or choir room. She hopes to help parents, kids, and teachers have joy and fu…