PPP 365: Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual, an interview with author, Michael Hemsworth

Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons. by Shelly Davis

Jul 28, 202549:40Kids & family

In this episode of the Piano Parent Podcast, host Shelly Davis chats with Michael Hemsworth, author, educator, and founder of New Songs Music School in California. Michael shares his journey from piano kid to leading a m...

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