Time To Practice – Details, episodes & analysis

Expert Guest Linda Piatt starts off this two part podcast series with what she has learned as a parent of two young musicians (in addition to being a performer and music educator) about making home practice work. She has great tips & insights to share and I can't wait for you to listen! 

Links in this Episode with Linda Piatt 

Beyond the Music Lesson Book Discussion: A Parent talk FREE for Newsletter Subscribers (Sign up HERE)

Suzuki Teacher? Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course starting January 9th

Helping Parents Practice by Edmund Sprunger

Dr. Molly Gebrain on TTP

Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, Stephanie Faye

Music Practice Makeover by Christine Goodner

Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Dr. Ross Greene link: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/

Linda Piatt's Website

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This week we're revisiting a short practice tip from three previous expert guest interviews: cellist and composer Bianca d'Avila do Prado, flutist and author Meret Bitticks, and violinist and nonprofit expert consultant Dr. Elizabeth Guerriero. 

Typically at the end of each interview I ask guests what their favorite practice tip or idea is at the time of the interview and its always great to revisit these little nuggets of wisdom on their own - I can't wait for you to listen! 

Links in this Episode: 

Beyond the Music Lesson Book Discussion: A Parent talk FREE for Newsletter Subscribers (Sign up HERE)

Suzuki Teacher? Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course starting January 9th

Episode 69 with Bianca d'Avila do Prado, Find her music HERE

Episode 64 with Meret Bitticks, find her book HERE 

Episode 67 with Dr. Elizabeth Guerriero

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Frequent guest on the podcast Barbie Wong joins me to talk about practice routines this week! 

Links in this Episode: 

Oct 2025 Parent Education Enrichment Course: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/setting-families-up-for-success-new-student-orientation-ongoing-support-systems-for-the-studio-teacher/

Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com

The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community

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Get in Touch: 

You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram

Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine 

Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast

Christine Goodner's books: https://suzukitriangle.com/books/

On this week's episode, we're talking to two cellists from Salt Lake City who are performers, teachers, parents, and workshop clinicians and who run a wonderful cello choir together that has been especially inspiring to them and their students this past year.

Kelly McConkie Steward: 

www.instagram.com/mcstewart_cellostudio

http://www.stewartcellostudio.com/

Brittany Gardner 

www.instagram.com/gardenercellostudio

www.gardnercellostudio.com 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up the next Pep Talk Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

Today we're speaking with violinist, teacher, and author Diane Worthey. Diane teaches in the preparatory Strings Division at the University of Idaho and is the author of the recent book IN ONE EAR & OUT THE OTHER: ANTONIA BRICO & HER AMAZINGLY MUSICAL LIFE and the recipient of the 2021 Paterson Prize for Young Readers. We discussed her journey with practice as a musician, what inspired her to write her book, and her passion for telling untold stories, especially of women in music history, around her.

Find Diane's Website: https://dianeworthey.blog/

Find In One Ear & Out the Other: Antonia Brico & Her Amazing Musical Life

Read about other books Diane recommends in addition to her own: 

https://shepherd.com/best-books/childrens-books-about-classical-music

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

On this week's episode we are speaking with cellist, parent and music educator Maria De Alba.

Director of the International Suzuki Monterrey Festival for 7 years and Festival Bach to Cello for 2 years.She currently lives in Europe, Poland where she directs the Suzuki Cello Studio with students from Poland, Mexico and the USA. We talk all about parenting, teaching and what she has learned about practice from them both. 

Find Maria De Alba on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HeiA5q5-O1wNc5EEOdcdg

Find Maria De Alba on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suzuki_cello_studio_/

Find Maria De Alba on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzukicellostudio

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

On this week's podcast we're talking about music practice, motivation and how sometimes practicing music looks like being a kid with Elementary Music Educator Bryson Tarbet. 

Bryson is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor's of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and is currently in the process of completing Master's of Music in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis at Capital University.

Bryson spent his first year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team and he fell in love with working with students with exceptional needs. Due to this experience, Bryson feels very strongly about advocating for sensory and emotionally-inclusive classrooms.

Bryson started That Music Teacher with the goal of sharing different perspectives on issues pertaining to the lives of music educators across the country. He also hosts That Music Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.

Find Bryson Tarbet's Website: http://www.thatmusicteacher.com

Find his Piano Practice Modifier Cards Here 

Find his Elementary Teacher Newbie Guild HERE 

Find Bryson on Instagram www.Instagram.com/thatmusicteacher

Find Bryson on Facebook www.Facebook.com/thatmusicteacher

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

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On this week's episode, we are speaking with Dr. Shu-Yi Scott. Dr. Shu-Yi Scott holds a MM in cello performance from Penn State University and a DMA in cello performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She became a registered Suzuki cello teacher trainer in 2019.

In this episode, we talked about practice, parenting, and how young musicians develop their own voices. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Find Shu-Yi Scott's Website: http://www.shuyicello.com/

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE 

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

In today's episode we're talking Laura Sinclair - a violinist, violist, performer and educator all about how to learn together, about ourselves and our children, as we practice. We talk about practice, big feelings that happen in the practice room, brain research and much more. 

Find links to Laura's social media and resources here: https://linktr.ee/lauraksinclair

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE 

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

On this episode, we talk to Rebecca Lane. Rebecca is the director, founder, and owner of Lane Music School. She co-hosts the Kids Q the Music Podcast with her daughter Zara and coaches teachers and professional musicians in their businesses. She is a violinst, a teacher, a mom and we talk about embarrassing practice stories, practice with our children, why we teach and how the fun is had once we've practiced and gained the skills we need. 

Rebecca's Website:https://www.rebeccalanecoaching.com/

Find Rebecca on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/rebeccalanecoach

The Lane School of Music on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laneschoolofmusic

Listen to Rebecca's Podcast: Look for Kids Q the Music in Your favorite Podcast Platform https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/kids-q-the-music/id1545639619

To submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE 

Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com 

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE