Explore every episode of the podcast Time To Practice
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| Linda Piatt: Best Practices for Home Music Practice from a Parent, Musician, & Music Educator | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:30:16 | |
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 Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, Stephanie Faye Music Practice Makeover by Christine Goodner Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Dr. Ross Greene link: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/
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| Making Music Practice Joyful & Effective: Tips from the Experts | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:17:29 | |
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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| Barbie Wong: How to Help Kids Establish (or Re-establish) A Practice Routine | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:23:08 | |
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 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
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| Growth, Beauty & Connection with Brittany Gardner and Kelly McConkie Stewart | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:34:25 | |
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 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 | |||
| Untold Stories Around Us with Diane Worthey | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:31:14 | |
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 | |||
| Music Opens Doors to the Whole World with Maria De Alba | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:34:21 | |
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 | |||
| Music is for Everyone with Bryson Tarbet | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:22:20 | |
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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| I Want Them to Find Their Voice with Shu-Yi Scott | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:27:08 | |
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
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| Creating a Laboratory for Learning with Laura Sinclair | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:40:17 | |
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 | |||
| The Fun is Had Once You Put In the Work with Rebecca Lane | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:24:12 | |
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 | |||
| Pull People Up Alongside You with Calida Jones | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:35:39 | |
Calida Jones is a violinist with her Masters in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy from the Hartt School. She has taught in a variety of music settings including Suzuki and El-Sistema-inspired programs. Calida is an activist, consultant, and speaker. She is the former Director of Engagement at the Hartt School and has just begun a new role as Vice President of Planning and Capacity Building for the Arts Consulting Group.
We talk about how she started her journey as a musician (which I'm sure you can relate to if you are a musician or are supporting one), what practice was like for her growing up, what led her to teach, and how we can make a difference where we are and see that more students have a chance to learn music and see themselves reflected in the leaders around them. Find Calida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnjassociates/ Find Calida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnjassociates/ Calida Jones TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoffq0iYwg8 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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| The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:32:53 | |
In this episode we talk to Dr. Molly Gebrian, a violist, performer, and teacher who is an expert on the topic of music and the brain. We discuss what practice was like for her growing up, when she knew she wanted to become a professional musician, her background in neuroscience and what she has learned about effective practice that you might be able to try at home and use to benefit your practice sessions.
Find Dr. Gebrian's youtube videos on Music & the Brain: https://mollygebrian.com/music-and-the-brain/ Find Dr. Gebrian's website: https://mollygebrian.com 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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| 2. Parents Should Know They're Not Alone with Kimberley Wong | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:28:08 | |
In this episode, we're talking with Kimberley Wong a violinist and Suzuki teacher from London. Kimberley is passionate about helping parents and families make music practice less stressful and more effective. We discuss how important it is to have community and not feel alone, Kimberley's 3 E's for practice, and what studying music when we're young gives us as adults. Check out her website for resources and to follow her on social media. Find Kimberley Wong's website: https://kimberleywong.com/ Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle Christine's Book Beyond the Music Lesson Detailed show notes: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode2 Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE | |||
| Why is it so hard for kids to get started with music practice? | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:17:48 | |
Links in this Episode: Christine Goodner's books: https://suzukitriangle.com/books/ Articles cited in this episode: Does Your Child Have Trouble Stopping One Activity and Starting Another? By Susan Donohoe, Pediatric OT Why do Kids Have Trouble with Transitions? By Katherine Martinelli The Trouble with Transitions: Why they are so hard for some kids and How to Help by Claire Lerner, LCSW-C Upcoming Enrichment Course for Suzuki Teachers: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/setting-families-up-for-success-new-student-orientation-ongoing-support-systems-for-the-studio-teacher/ 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
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| 1. High Standards & Lots of Grace with Abigail Peterson | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:20:27 | |
In this episode we talk to Abigail Peterson, a violinist, Suzuki teacher, Suzuki parent, and my co-host from the Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast. We talk about what practice was like as a professional musician and practice partner to young children over the last 18 months, motivation for music students, understanding your child's unique needs to help with practice, and more.
Find Abigail Peterson on Instagram @abellimentoviolin Abigail Peterson's website: https://www.abellimentoviolin.com
Get full, detailed show notes here: SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode1 Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE | |||
| TRAILER | 04 Jul 2021 | 00:02:03 | |
Christine Goodner learned the hard way how to practice music effectively with her own children. Now as part of her mission to make it easier for other families she is hosting conversations all about the ups and downs of practice and how we can help the young musicians in our lives navigate them in her new podcast "Time to Practice." Follow Christine on Instagram www.instagram.com/suzukitriangle and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristineEGoodner. Clips from upcoming interviews with: Abigail Peterson, Kimberly Wong, Dr. Molly Gebrian, Rebecca Lane and Calida Jones.
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| Edmund Sprunger: Back to School Advice & The Value of Frustration | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:47:35 | |
We're kicking off September and back to our school year schedule of podcast episodes this week with expert guest Edmund Sprunger. We talk a bit about back to school practice routine advice, the value (and challenges) of frustration, and some great practice tips. I can't wait for you to listen!
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| Tips for Getting Back to A Practice Routine | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:10:38 | |
This is our last week of our Summer of Music Practice tips before we launch into our fall episodes! New episodes will be back Weds, Sept 10th 2025. This week Christine is share a few tips about getting back into a practice routine - whether it's back to school, after being away from your instrument, or any other reason - re-establishing our practice habit can take some extra energy. Enjoy! Links in this Episode 10 hour SAA Enrichment Course taught by Christine Goodner: Setting Families Up for Success: New Student Orientation & Ongoing Support Systems for the Studio Teacher
You can email Christine here: 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
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| Listener Tip: 3 Creative Music Practice Games | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:08:15 | |
This week we have a fun episode about three practice games that listener Annette plays with her young cellist son. I hope they prompt some fun practice games this week at your house as well! Join me this Sunday for our online workshop: Setting Up for a Successful School Year in Lessons Individual Rate & Studio Rate. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Perfectionism: For Families of Music Students with Christine Goodner & Claire Allen | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:35:36 | |
Links in this Episode for Families of Music Students Upcoming Talk about setting up for a successful School year: Individual Rate & Studio Rate. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Big list of Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation Listen to the first of the student episodes for this series & the Second Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Find Claire Allen on Instagram HERE and HERE
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| Perfectionism: Reflections for Music Teachers with Christine Goodner & Claire Allen | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:44:29 | |
If you're a teacher or music educator who thinks (or knows!) you might be a perfectionist, this episode is for you! Links in this Episode for Teachers Upcoming Talk about setting up for a successful School year: Individual Rate & Studio Rate. Thanks for supporting the podcast! REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS by Claire Allen (Download HERE) Big list of Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation Listen to the first installment of our two-part Supporting Students episodes in this series Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Part Two: Supporting Music Students with Perfectionism & Perfectionist Thinking | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:31:27 | |
Links in this Episode Upcoming Talk about setting up for a successful School year: Individual Rate & Studio Rate. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation Listen to the first installment of our two part Supporting Students episodes in this series Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Helping Students with Perfectionism in Lessons & Music Practice | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:26:10 | |
Our series on supporting perfectionists in the music studio continues this week with guest co-host Claire Allen. This week we are focusing on strategies to help young musicians in lessons and music practice! While the strategies we share are especially helpful for perfectionists and perfectionist thinking, they can really benefit everyone!
Links in this Episode Books by Christine Goodner - Thanks for supporting the podcast! Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation Listen to the First Episode in this series & Part Two Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| How Perfectionism Shows Up in Lessons & Music Practice | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:26:20 | |
This episide is seond in the series with special guest, violinist Claire Allen. We'll be discussing perfectionism and perfectionist thinking in music lessons and music practice.
Links in this Episode Books by Christine Goodner - Thanks for supporting the podcast! Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation Listen to the First Episode in this series Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Find Claire Allen on Instagram HERE and HERE
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| Supporting PreTeens in Music Lessons: A conversation with Barbie Wong | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:22:16 | |
This week we're welcoming back monthly guest Barbie Wong to talk about supporting teens and preteens in music lessons from both the parent and teacher perspectives. We'd love to hear what you'd add to the conversation after listening! Links in this Episode: Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community Positive Practice: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/newsletter
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| Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio: A series with Claire Allen | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:31:07 | |
Claire Allen joins us this week as she and Christine Goodner kick off a series about the crossroads between excellence, perfectionism, and learning music. Whether or not you identify as a perfectionist, this is a helpful topic to understand more about if we have a role supporting young musicians. Links in this Episode Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Quotes about Adaptive and Maladaptive perfectionism come from this article: Kamushadze T, Martskvishvili K, Mestvirishvili M, Odilavadze M. Does perfectionism lead to well-being? The role of flow and personality traits. Eur J Psychol. 2021;17(2):43-57. doi:10.5964/ejop.1987 Episode 18: The Secret to Practice is Understanding Yourself with Claire Allen Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram Find Claire Allen on Instagram HERE and HERE
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| My 4 Takeaways from Institute + Camp Fundraising Ideas | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:17:48 | |
Christine Goodner shares four takeways from an inspiring week at the Oregon Suzuki Institute and shares ideas to plan ahead for the financial aspect of attending camp for next summer with a few creative ideas you can use! Links in this Episode: Motivation for Musicians Episode with Ruth Meints Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram
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| Expert Guest Chloe Ross: 3 Big TIps about Practice Making A Difference for My Students | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:22:53 | |
This week as a part of our summer of Practice Tips, violinist and music educator Chloe Ross is on the podcast to share her biggest 3 Practice Tips from her thriving studio of 57 students. Chloe is always full of great ideas and energy and I can't wait for you to listen!
Links in this Episode: The Studio Violin on Instagram
Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast
You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram
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| Expert Tip: Music Practice is a Balancing Act | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:21:30 | |
We're continung our summer of Practice tips with some ideas about music practice as a balancing act: between fulfillment and enjoyment and intense effort. Between mind and body. Between seeing results and taking the long view and so much more. Host Christine Goodner shares her thoughts and a clip of her interview with Dr. Hannah Murray who shares some fantastic expert tips with us!
Links in this Episode: Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Episode 55 with Dr. Hannah Murray Request a Parent Talk or Teacher Talk for your Program You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Listener Practice Tip: Seeing Progress Add up | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:07:30 | |
We;re back with another set of great listener tips this week! Listener Melissa shares a few of her favorite tips with us, including one all about seeing our progress add up in a tangible way.
Links in this Episode: Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Practice Tip of the Week: Practice as Early as Possible | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:08:20 | |
Welcome back to week three of our summer of practice tips! This week I'm sharing one of the tips I swear by both for myself and for students!
Links in this Episode: Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram | |||
| Listener Summer Practice Tip: Games my child loves | 28 May 2025 | 00:04:00 | |
This week is a short and sweet entry in our summer of practice tips series! An anonymous listener sent in a few practice games their child loves and that help keep music and music practice fun. I'm excited for you to listen and I'd love to hear yours too! If you have a tip you want to share (either rin your own voice or submit in writing for Christine to share) please fill out the google form below.
Links in this Episode: Google form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Link to the Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine Goodner & Barbie Wong You can email Christine here: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram
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| Summer Music Practice: 5 Ways to Avoid Decision Fatigue | 21 May 2025 | 00:15:19 | |
Welcome to the first of our summer bite-sized practice tip episodes! I hope this series will include some fun ideas, reminders you haven't thought about in a while, and ideas you want to share with your family, your studio, and anyone in your life incorporating music practiece into their week. Today Christine Goodner is sharing 5 ways to avoid decision fatigue when it comes to summer practice schedules.
Links in this Episode: Google form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Link to the Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine Goodner & Barbie Wong You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram
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| Supporting Young Musicians and the Teachers Who Teach Them with Nicola Cantan | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:32:17 | |
This week our guest is someone who really inspires me as a teacher: music eductor, pianist, podcaster, author and more from Ireland: Nicola Cantan. Links in this episode: Nicola Cantan's Website: Vibrantmusicteaching.com Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Helping Students SLOW Down During Practice: A FAQ episode with Barbie Wong | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:13:45 | |
In episode 79, Barbie Wong joins Christine to discuss a frequently asked question: "How do I get my child to SLOW down during home music practice?"
Links in this episode: Barbie Wong's website: https://Barbiewong.com Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and come join us: https://barbiewong.com/community/ Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Building Your Music Practice Community | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:19:03 | |
This week we're talking about why we need community in music education, whether we're a teacher, student or parent/caregiver supporting our child in music and some practical ideas to build community around us to help support our musical growth and practice. Links in this episode: Article by Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Making it through an Overscheduled Time of Year | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:10:26 | |
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| Empowering the Next Generation Through Music with Raúl Gómez-Rojas of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:33:07 | |
This week on the Time to Practice podcast we're speaking with Raúl Gómez-Rojas, musical director of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) about the transformative power of music education in the lives of young people. This is a special episode highlighting a non-profit organization making a difference in it's local community and it has something for everyone as we talk about many benefits of music in the lives of the next generation. Links in this episode: Information about the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and their programs can be found HERE You can find our guest Raúl Gómez-Rojas' bio HERE You can find the transcript and blog post for this episode HERE Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE | |||
| How do I get my child to WANT to practice without being reminded? with Barbie Wong | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:23:00 | |
This week Christine and Barbie tackle a frequently asked question they hear when they are speaking to parents about music practice. Links in this episode: Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com Join the Musical Nest Community, hosted by Christine & Barbie HERE Transcript & Blog Post for this episode
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| Women Composers in Student Literature and Beyond with Dr. Cora Cooper | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:40:15 | |
This week I'm speaking with violinist, music educator, publisher, and recently retired professor Dr. Cora Cooper. We talk about incorporating women composers in our students' repertoire from the start, her journey as a musician, and her fabulous practice flow chart that you'll for sure want to check out.
Links in this episode: Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE Find Dr. Cora Cooper's website for all the music discussed in this episode HERE Incorporating Violin Music by Women in the Suzuki rep by Claire Allen Practicing for Artistic Success by Burton Kaplan You can read this episode in article format HERE Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE | |||
| Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Private Studio | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
Links in this episode: Sign up to attend Christine's session for teachers on Friday, April 11th at 9am pacific all about holding parent-teacher conferences in your program HERE You can read this episode in article format HERE Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Music Practice from a Parent & Teacher Perspective: A Conversation with Violinist Andrew Miller | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:39:13 | |
This week we are talking about music practice with violinist, parent, music educator, and the co-director of the Southside Suzuki Cooperative in Chicago, Andrew Miller. Andrew shares his musical journey, from starting violin at age 14 to becoming a violin teacher, parent of young musicians, and his current role at Southside Suzuki Cooperative. He discusses the importance of group music-making for motivation, as well as the unique challenges and rewards of practicing with his own children on violin and cello. Andrew shares practical advice for parents on managing practice time and creating a positive practice environment - I can't wait for you to listen! Links in this Episode:
Andrew Miller's Bio: https://www.southsidesuzuki.com/jandrewmiller
Before the Beginning: Free Teacher Talk with Crystal Boyack's Wee Violin Think Tank Blog post & transcript HERE
Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE
Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Creating an Environment for Your Musician to Thrive with Barbie Wong | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:19:14 | |
This week we're excited to have our monthly guest, Barbie Wong, who has done extensive research on the lives of professional musicians and especially their musical environments growing up. She is back on the podcast to talk about ways that you (or the families that you work with) can help create a musical environment for your children as they work on developing their musical skills.
Links in this episode: Barbie Wong's website: https://Barbiewong.com Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and come join us: https://barbiewong.com/community/ Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode72 Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram
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| Best of: Dr. Quinton Morris Be Intentional and Keep Going | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:32:49 | |
In this best of episode we're hearing from violinist, educator, entrepreneur, radio host, and filmmaker Dr. Quinton Morris. To highlight a few of his current roles: Dr. Morris is Associate Professor of Violin at Seattle University, Founder of Key to Change, and the Artist-Scholar in Residence at Classical King FM 98.1, where he hosts the radio and video show Unmute The Voices . Links from Today's Episode: To come join me at the Key to Change Spring Salon Fundraiser Dr. Morris' Radio Show Unmute the Voices: https://www.king.org/unmute-the-voices/ Key to Change Studio: https://www.keytochangestudio.org/ You can find the detailed show notes from this episode at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode15/ | |||
| Collaboration between Studio Teachers & Orchestra Directors with Stephanie Hellekson | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:35:10 | |
Links in this episode: Find Stephanie Hellekson on Instagram Join Christine's Twice a month Newsletter HERE Find Christine's Books on Bookshop.org HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram You can find the article and transcript for this episode HERE
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| Two Questions I Get Asked All The Time About Music Practice | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:13:04 | |
Last month I gave six talks to different groups and there were two questions I was asked over and over again that I wanted to talk a bit about on this week's podcast episode. Links in this Episode: Read this podcast in article format HERE You can listen to my episodes with Dr. Molly Gebrian HERE and HERE and find her website HERE You can listen to my interview with Susanna Klein HERE and find her resources HERE Find Christine's books HERE | |||
| Dr. Elizabeth Morrow: Multi-sensory Music Reading & Supporting Students with Learning Differences | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:56:59 | |
Dr. Elizabeth Morrow a cellist, music educator, certified dyslexia therapist, and creator of NoteSense® joins us this week to share her multisensory approach to teaching note reading. We'll hear how she combined research on teaching students with dyslexia to read print along with her knowledge of music reading and theory to create a system to help students who are not finding success with learning to read music the traditional way. Links in this episode: Office Hours Link Sat Nov 8th or Fri Nov 14 Elizabeth Morrow's Website: NoteSenseMusic.com Reach out to Dr. Morrow: info at notesensemusic.com Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com 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
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| Music Practice as Self-Care: A conversation with Cellist and Composer Bianca d'Avila Do Prado | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:36:29 | |
On this week's episode of the Time to Practice podcast, we're speaking with cellist, composer, and music educator Bianca d'Avila do Prado about her journey to the cello and later composing music. We talk about music practice, the importance of seeing people we connect to and identify with doing inspiring things in the world of music, and using our music practice as self-care. Enjoy! Links in this episode:
Bianca d'Avila Do Prado's website where you can find links to her music & work: https://sites.google.com/view/biancacellist/home
Connect with Bianca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibi_cello.br/
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
Recorded Parent talk from earlier this month with Christine about "Working with our Child's Strengths in the Practice Room" Get the Recording Here This episode is brought to you by Christine's book Music Practice Makeover | |||
| Why & How to Create a Practice Challenge: A Conversation with Barbie Wong | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
Barbie Wong is back on the podcast for our Monthly discussion and this month we're talking about practice challenges: what to keep in mind, how to decide what counts, and a few ideas you may want to incorporate.
Links in this episode: Community with Barbie: BarbieWong.com/community To read this podcast, in article format, click here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode68 Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle Live Talk 1/18/25 with Christine about "Working with our Child's Strengths in the Practice Room" Sign up to attend Here | |||
| Motivation & Maximum Efficiency in Music Practice with Elizabeth Guerriero | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
This week, on the Time to Practice Podcast, we're speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Guerriero about motivation and maximum Efficiency in Music Practice. Elizabeth is a violinist, music educator, and founder of Beth G Consulting. She had a lot of wisdom to share about learning, achievement, and music practice. We talk about a hilarious story about her own practicing growing up, motivation and practice for musicians of all ages, the idea of maximum efficiency in practice and Elizabeth leaves us with great practice tips both from her and - as a bonus - from one of her students. Links in this episode:
Elizabeth Guerrerio's website: https://www.bethgconsulting.com/
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
To read the transcript/find the blog post for this episode: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode67 Live Talk 1/18/25 with Christine about "Working with our Child's Strengths in the Practice Room" Sign up to attend Here | |||