{"podcast":{"title":"TopMusic Piano Podcast","slug":"topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808","podcast_index_feed_id":6711808,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/topmusic-piano-podcast/","website_url":"https://topmusic.co/piano-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/523ade99-a54d-4ac6-a199-1cfdf133b2dc/SwOjIKxBzQkdIPT6C4ZQagCJ.jpg","author":"Tim Topham","episode_count":123,"summary":"The TopMusic Piano Podcast is a weekly show that provides piano teachers with inspiration and ideas for teaching piano in a way that engages and motivates students. Your host, Dr. Rachel Ehring, is a pianist, teacher, music administrator, and lover of piano-teaching gadgets. Rachel holds a DMA in Collaborative Piano from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MM in Accompanying from the University of Kansas. Join Rachel as she interviews guests from the music education industry and shares tips and advice to help you run your dream piano studio.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:20:05.017732+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808"},"episode":{"title":"114: How to Implement Asynchronous Lessons with Jaclyn Mrozek","slug":"114-how-to-implement-asynchronous-lessons-with-jaclyn-mrozek","published_at":"2026-05-15T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808/114-how-to-implement-asynchronous-lessons-with-jaclyn-mrozek","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808","url":"https://topmusic.co/piano-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c3d7b7a7-a489-4f01-a0f7-966e7fa77c68.mp3","summary":"Makeup lessons are one of the most debated topics in piano teaching, and finding a system that actually works can feel overwhelming. Today, we welcome bacl Jaclyn Mrozek on the show to talk about her approach to asynchronous lessons, how she replaces traditional makeup lessons, and why this flexible system can save time while still providing value for students and families. Jaclyn shared how she no longer offers traditional makeup lessons in her studio. She explained how she builds missed lessons into her annual tuition structure. How asynchronous lessons replace live makeup lessons during unexpected disruptions. She highlighted how asynchronous lessons save time for both teachers and families. Jaclyn described how she uses a mix of videos, checklists, and resources for lessons. How younger students can use generalized, bulk lesson content. The importance of keeping asynchronous lessons simple and flexible. Jaclyn described how she builds a reusable library of lesson content over time. How using YouTube unlisted links simplifies video sharing. She emphasized adapting lessons for individual student needs when necessary. She encouraged teachers to focus on value rather than strict one-to-one lesson time. Links Mentioned Get your TopMusicLive 2026 On Demand Pass here. Jaclyn's website: The Scrappy Piano Teacher Jaclyn's podcast: The Scrappy Piano Teacher Podcast Jaclyn's Instagram page: @jaclynmrozek_piano Jaclyn's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ScrappyPianoTeacher Today's Guest Jaclyn Mrozek is a piano teacher, studio owner, and host of The Scrappy Piano Teacher podcast. She supports independent music teachers with practical business resources, creative teaching materials, workshops, masterminds, and cohorts designed to help them solve studio problems and build sustaina…","meta_description":"Makeup lessons are one of the most debated topics in piano teaching, and finding a system that actually works can feel overwhelming. Today, we welcome bac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1705,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808/episodes/114-how-to-implement-asynchronous-lessons-with-jaclyn-mrozek/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/topmusic-piano-podcast-6711808/114-how-to-implement-asynchronous-lessons-with-jaclyn-mrozek.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}