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  • Welcome to ​Teach Music 21C

    Where music teachers prepare our students for their own music making future instead of a past that no longer exists.

    Read Our Latest Teaching Insight HERE
    Listen to Our Newest Podcast HERE

Dr. Merlin B. Thompson
Creator & Founder
Music studio teaching expert, thought leader, author, keynote speaker, mentor, internationally-renowned, and award-winning music educator.

​Click  [HERE for my introduction.

​I identify myself as a "Game Changer" helping music teachers transform your teaching with strategies tailored to inspire today's students.  

What is Teach Music 21C?
A community of forward-thinking music teachers redefining, changing, and shaking up what music teaching looks like in the 21st century.
​Our focus is on: 

LIFELONG MUSIC MAKING. We teach for the musical futures our students will actually live - not just the next exam or performance deadline. 

 COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTION. We engage our students as active, thinking, & dependable participants on their own musical journey.

COMMUNITY BUILDING. We know that teaching is much easier when you spend time with teacher colleagues who embrace change. 

We Support Today's Music Teachers

Podcasts: Conversations to Inspire Teaching

Real life conversations with music teachers on every topic you can think of. 

Resources at the Heart of Music Teaching

Practical ideas and tools to build thoughtful, student-centered teaching. 

Newsletter: Music Teaching Matters

Our FREE weekly newsletter is filled with ideas, tips, and practical strategies.

Meet with Merlin Webinar

The latest inspiration from Dr. Merlin Thompson along with Q&A and discussion.

We Have Groundbreaking Professional Development

 

Based on 40+ years of testing and refining, we offer professional programs you won't find anywhere else. Get our Back Story [HERE]. 


Our 21st approach provides music teachers with the multilayered flexibility to meet the diverse needs of today's real life students. 

Check Out Our Signature Courses

Teach Music 21C Certification $99 CAD

Our flagship PD program for vocal and instrumental music teachers.

Expand Your Suzuki Foundation $149 CAD

Designed specifically to enhance Suzuki music teachers' skillset. 

Beginner Piano Teacher Workshop $149 CAD

An Ear-Before-Eye approach to beginner piano lessons.  

What Music Teachers Say About TM21C Professional Development - 

Click HERE for Video Testimonials

Please Join Our Community.
​Whether you're just starting your career or refining your craft after decades, Teach Music 21C has you covered. We've got the vision, tools, and insights to elevate your teaching starting right now. 

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Do You Have Questions
Reach out anytime and start a conversation. It would be great to connect and explore what would best support your teaching. 

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