# 111: Empowering Piano Parents with Leslie Merritt

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Podcast: [TopMusic Piano Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808)
Published: 2026-04-24T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://topmusic.co/piano-podcast/
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What if supporting your students didn’t rely on more practice—but on what happens at home? In this episode, Leslie Merritt shares how parents can play a powerful role in their child’s musical development through simple, consistent listening habits. Her approach removes pressure, builds confidence, and helps students connect more deeply with music in a natural and enjoyable way. Leslie explains that consistent listening at home builds a child’s musical foundation. She introduces “music immersion” as a simple alternative to theory-heavy learning. Parents are encouraged to use daily listening instead of structured teaching at home. Leslie highlights that familiarity with music improves lesson engagement and confidence. She explains that children learn music naturally through repeated exposure. The “press play” habit is presented as an easy, low-pressure routine for families. Leslie emphasizes that parents do not need musical training to support their child. She discusses how music can help regulate emotions and create calm at home. Exposure to a wide variety of composers strengthens musical awareness. Leslie reinforces that empowering parents leads to more consistent student progress. Links Mentioned Leslie's Instagram page: @composerstudyclub Get your TopMusicLive 2026 On Demand Pass here. Today's Guest Leslie Merritt is a dedicated music educator and the founder of the Composer Study Club, a program designed to help parents integrate classical music into their children's daily lives with ease. With over 20 years of teaching experience and as a mother of three, Merritt developed her "easy music at home" method to bridge the gap between academic music theory and joyful, low-stress family learning. Her philosophy centers on the belief that music is a foundational tool for…

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