The profound influence of a passionate educator can ripple through generations, touching lives far beyond what they might ever envision. In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Liz Boyd, who now runs Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources, an online hub beloved by piano teachers globally. Liz shares her journey from a career in digital arts and academia to carrying forward her mother's mission after Susan's passing. We explore the rich legacy of Susan Paradis, whose innovative and colorful teaching materials have engaged young piano students for years. Liz also talks about the challenges and joys of taking over the family business, her creative process, and how she balances her role as a mom and entrepreneur. Join us as we celebrate the enduring impact of Susan Paradis's work and Liz's exciting plans for the future.

• Liz shared her brief background and her work with Susan Parody Piano Teaching Resources.
• Overview of the blog and online store for piano teaching materials.
• The legacy of Susan Paradis and her contributions to piano teaching.
• She shared her transition to managing the website and how she prepared to take over the business from Susan.
• Some of her challenges and plans for the future.
• Liz explains the process of developing new games and educational materials.
• Advice on organizing teaching materials and resources to easily find and use them.
• Strategies for maintaining an effective system of educational resources.
• Upcoming winter-themed fun sheets and seasonal games.
• Liz's excitement for future projects, including potential physical products.

• Susan Paradis Website
• Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources Facebook Page
• Susan Paradis Instagram Page
• Susan Paradis YouTube Page

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Liz Boyd runs Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources (www.SusanParadis.com), an online blog and shop serving piano teachers around the world. She inherited this legacy from her mother, Susan Paradis, and creates whimsical, colorful teaching materials that make piano engaging for children. Music and art shaped Liz's early life through her mother's guidance. Susan encouraged Liz to follow her passions and pursue a career in visual arts. After earning her MFA in Arts and Technology, Liz worked as a 3D modeling artist in the animation film and video game industry before spending 15 years as a professor at The University of Texas in Dallas.

Following Susan's passing, Liz took over her mother's website. Through Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources, Liz unites her three passions: music, art, and education. One of the many joys of this new career path has been meeting her mother’s fans and followers, some of whom have been coming to the website since it started in 2006. Additionally, Liz is a wife and a mother of two young boys. They live in north Texas with their sweet, old, shaggy dog named Scruffy. Here’s my interview with Liz.

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