Tim Topham is an internationally-renowned music educator, piano teacher, writer, podcaster and presenter.Tim's passion is helping teachers maximise student engagement through creativity, technology and innovation whilst building sustainable, thriving studios.He has more than 20 years' experience in education, having taught in the United Kingdom and around Australia in subjects as varied as music, outdoor education, PE, mathematics and IT.Tim was consultant editor for the Australian Music Examination Board's Piano for Leisure Series 4 books released in 2017, which involved selecting and editing 108 new pieces for student examinations across Australia.His series was the first in Australia to feature creative practice ideas for improvising, exploring and composing to help students and teachers feel more comfortable being creative in lessons. Tim's writing and training courses have been featured in American Music Teacher, The Piano Teacher, Californian Music Teacher, EPTA Piano Professional and the Journal of the MTAC, USA.Tim loves cycling, coffee and learning how things work. He has trekked to Everest Base Camp and held certifications in fields as varied as pyrotechnics, laser operation, abseiling and remote-area first aid.Tim holds an MBA in Educational Leadership, BMus, DipEd and AMusA.