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The Neuroscience of Practicing with Dr. Molly Gebrian03 Sep 202400:42:56

The Time to Practice podcast is back with new episodes for Fall 2024! We're excited to be talking once again to Dr. Molly Gebrian who is a violist with a background in Neuroscience and author of the new book Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practing.

This episode is packed with ideas you can use in practice and I hope will inspire you to read her new book to learn more. You can also follow along with Dr. Molly Gebrian's September practice challenge happening this month on both her Instagram and Youtube pages (links below). 

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! 

Links in this episode: 

Dr. Molly Gebrian’s Website: https://mollygebrian.com/

To find the Link to buy the book & find the workbook: https://www.mollygebrian.com/music-and-the-brain

Connect with Dr. Molly Gebrian on Instagram

Dr. Molly Gebrian's YouTube Channel

Connect with Christine on Instagram

Support the Podcast! 

 

Unlocking What's Possible with Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors30 Apr 202400:42:33

Today, we’re speaking to Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors. Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded with an impressive list of rock and pop musicians, some of whom he’ll share at the start of our interview below. He’s a former instructor and Department Chair at the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, a published author with Hal Leonard Publishing and runs a website called Practice Warriors where he shares tips about practice, interviews with musicians, and resources for music students as a part of the membership there. He also shares great articles and ideas about practice in his newsletter.

Links in this episode: 

The Practice Warriors membership site: https://www.practicewarriors.com 

YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@practicewarriors

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/practicewarriors

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/practicewarriors

Connect with Christine on Instagram

The transcript and blog post for this episode can be found HERE

This episode is brought to you by my practice workbook, Positive Practice

 

Leading with Love First with Barbie Wong13 Feb 202400:30:38

On this week’s episode of the Time to Practice podcast, we’re speaking with music educator and speaker Barbie Wong. Barbie shares about the importance of community for young musicians (and their parents!), about supporting our children in music practice through the idea of love first, and about remembering the difference between practicing and playing. 

 

Links in this week’s episode:

Blog post and transcript can be found HERE

This episode is brought to you by my workbook: Positive Practice

Barbie’s Wong's Website

Connect with Barbie on Instagram

Find Barbie’s online classes for Parents 

Connect with Christine on Instagram

 

Don't Forget to Help Students Find the Joy 06 Feb 202400:05:28

On this week’s episode of the podcast your host Christine Goodner is bringing you a mini-episode on one of the themes that keeps coming up this season: finding Joy in our musical lives.  

 

Links in this week’s episode:

Past episode with Crystal Boyack and Susanna Klein 

The Last Repair Shop on Youtube 

The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE

Connect with Christine on Instagram

How are you finding joy this week? I’d love to hear from you! 

 

Playing the Long Game with Susanna Klein 30 Jan 202400:45:11

On this week’s episode, we’re speaking to Violinist and Practice expert Susanna Klein. Susanna shares her own experience with music practice, how her perspective changed about music practice after incorporating ideas from sports psychology, and thoughts on supporting our children in their music practice. 

Links in this week’s episode:

Susanna’s Website: practizma.com 

Susanna’s YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/practiceblitz

Connect with Susanna on Instagram: instagram.com/practizma

The transcript and blog post can be found HERE 

Connect with Christine on Instagram

 

Flexing Our Perseverance Muscle through Practice23 Jan 202400:06:25

On this week’s episode of the podcast, your host, Christine Goodner, is bringing you our first mini-episodes for season 2, all about the practice it takes to flex our perseverance muscle in the practice room. 

Links in this week’s episode:

Last week’s episode with Crystal Boyac

The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE

Connect with Christine on Instagram

Questions to reflect on this week:

  1. What character qualities, or life skills, do I hope my child develops through learning their instrument?

  2. How can I support my child as a human developing these skills, while also helping them develop skills on their instrument? 

Have a great week everyone! 

Musicality & Joy from the Beginning with Crystal Boyack 16 Jan 202400:35:15

Welcome to season 2! 

On this week's episode, we're speaking with Crystal Boyack: violinist, parent, and creator of Wee Violin (and Wee Cello & Wee Viola which are newly out this week!). 

We talk about her own practice journey, what she learned from practicing with her own children, and what inspired her to create Wee Violin.

Links in this episode:

Crystal Boyack's Instagram

Website: crystalboyackmusicstudio.com

Connect with your host Christine Goodner on Instagram

Support the podcast by purchasing or recommending one of Christine's books: Amazon or Bookshop.org

Show notes and transcript of our conversation can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode39

Community & Support for Parents/Caregivers with Violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume12 Apr 202200:30:31

On this week's episode of the Time to Practice podcast we're speaking with violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume about how she fell in love with the Viola right from the start of her music journey, the importance of community, and how she works to support parents and caregivers in her program.

Links in this Episode: 

Find Grazzia on Instagram

Omaha Conservatory of Music 

Music Practice Makeover

Detailed show notes and Transcript at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode38/

Behind the Scenes Peek at Music Practice Makeover05 Apr 202200:11:43
Join the host of the Time to Practice podcast Christine E Goodner as she shares some of the behind-the-scenes process of how her new book Music Practice Makeover came into existence. 

You can get your own copy 

on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L0PYd2

or find it on apple books, barnes & noble, KOBO and more here: https://books2read.com/u/b6M9ly

You can find detailed show notes and a transcript of this episode at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode37/

Setting Goals for Music Practice with Ángel M. Falú-García15 Mar 202200:29:54

This week on the podcast we're speaking with freelance artist and viola & violin teacher Ángel Falú-García. We talk about his start in music and how he ended up playing the viola, what he learned the hard way about practice and how that influences how he works with his students now and more. 

Links in this episode

Find Ángel M. Falú's Teaching Page on Facebook

Find Ángel M. Falú-García on Instagram

Pre-order Christine's New Book Music Practice Makeover, out next week HERE.  

Find Christine on Instagram

You can find a transcript and detailed show notes at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode36/

Four Very Different Reasons We Practice07 Mar 202200:09:16
In my work conducting interviews, giving talks and workshops, and working with many families over the last two decades, I've realized there are many, many reasons we practice. In this episode I share four common reasons we practice. 

Of course one reason is that we want to, or love to, practice. But there are other very valid experiences around practice too!

 

Links from this episode: 

PreOrder the ebook of Music Practice Makeover HERE

Find Christine on Instagram

Practice, Performance, & The Creative Process with Courtney Woodward01 Mar 202200:24:45

In this episode, we are speaking with music educator and children's author  Courtney Woodward. In our conversation she shared with her students in the classroom about practice, how the process of writing and publishing a book is so related to music, and all about her new children's book out today! 

Links from this episode: 

Courtney's Instagram

Courtney's Facebook

Courtney's Website

The New Book Family Dynamics on Amazon

& on Barnes&Noble.com

Detailed show notes and transcript at SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode34/

Amy Beth Horman on Approaching Music Practice with Gratitude (Part 2)16 Apr 202400:39:01

This is second in a two- part series with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. You can listen to part 1 on episode 48 (HERE).  We talk about minds wandering in practice, continue our conversation on gratitude, and talk about parenting a musical child as well. There was such a great response to the first episode of this two-part series and I can't wait for you to listen to part two!

Link to supporting Talk : https://bit.ly/4at8lV5

Connect with Amy Beth Horman here: https://sfcm.edu/study/faculty/amy-beth-horman

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/hormanviolinstudio

Connect with Christine on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/SuzukiTriangle

 Email Christine: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com

Transcript for this interview can be found HERE 

 

Motivation & A Musical Environment with Barbie Wong21 Feb 202200:33:43
This week on the Time to Practice Podcast we're speaking with music educator Barbie Wong. We talk about her research into the lives of musicians, how we can create an environment that supports young musicians' growth, and some great tips for motivation and music practice. You won't want to miss this conversation!

Links in this Episode:

Find Barbie’s Facebook Group

Barbie’s website: https://www.barbiewong.com/

Barbie Wong’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/barbiewong

Find Barbie Wong on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barbiewongmusic

Detailed Show Notes & Transcript can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode33/

Support the podcast by attending our next Live, Online event all about practice personalities: https://bit.ly/3fS71Aa

Building Motivation & Enjoyment in Music Practice with Tiana Angus15 Feb 202200:25:18
This week we’re speaking with violinist, performer, & Suzuki teacher Tiana Angus.

Tiana Angus is an enthusiastic and passionate Suzuki violin teacher in QLD, Australia.  She has a number of creative, colorful resources to help violinists practice at www.dolcestrings.com.au

She is also practice partner to her own two young children.  

In this episode, we talk about what Tiana remembers about music growing up, the unexpected declaration she made to her very first teacher, and ideas for keeping practice motivating for young musicians. 

Links in this Episode:

Find Tiana on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dolce.strings

Tiana’s website and links to her resources: http://www.dolcestrings.com.au/

Detailed Show Notes & Transcript can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode32/

Support the podcast by attending our next Live, Online event all about practice personalities: https://bit.ly/3fS71Aa

The Connection Between Feeling & Sound with Kayleigh Miller08 Feb 202200:36:29
This week we’re speaking with Violist and movement specialist Kayleigh Miller. Kayleigh is certified in yoga, pilates, and personal training. She is also a performing musician in the Pacific Northwest.

We talk about how her relationship to practice has changed over time, the connection between movement and music, and many thoughts about practice and life as a musician. 

 

Links in this Episode:

Find Kayleigh on Instagram : www.Instagram.com/kayleighmm

Kayleigh Miller’s Websites:

www.Kayleigh-Miller.com 

www.Musicianshealthcollective.com 

The Art of Practicing by Deline Bruser

Detailed Show Notes & Transcript can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode31/

Support the podcast by attending our next Live, Online event all about practice personalities: https://bit.ly/3fS71Aa

Teamwork & Practice with Young Musicians01 Feb 202200:07:39
This week on the Time to Practice podcast we're talking about working as a team, with our young musicians, to get practice done as effectively and peacefully as possible. 

Adopting this mindset, or approach can be a huge game-changer! You can read more about this in a past article by Christine Goodner HERE.

You can read this episode in blog post form here: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode30/

Support the podcast by joining our next live event all about the 4 young musician practice personalities.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3fS71Aa

Find Christine on Instagram: www.instragram.com/suzukitriangle

 

Bringing Our Human Experience to Music with Violinist & Violist Raymond Mallari25 Jan 202200:35:04

This week we’re speaking with violinist & violist Raymond Mallari. We talk about motivation, how he used to think he didn’t like to practice when he was younger but has changed his mind, and the importance of incorporating the human side of ourselves as musicians into our music. I hope you find this episode as fun & inspirational as I did.

Links in this Episode:

Find Raymond on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mallari.raymond & https://www.instagram.com/misterraymusic 

Greater Philidelphia Suzuki Association

Detailed Show Notes & Transcript can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode29/

Support the podcast by attending our next Live, Online event all about practice personalities: https://bit.ly/3fS71Aa

Nurturing Each Music Student As They Are with Violinist Kristina Turner18 Jan 202200:26:54

This week we are talking to violinist, music teacher, and parent Kristina Turner. Kristina grew up in Bellingham, Washington, and now lives in Salt Lake City Utah where she teaches on the faculty of The Gifted Music School. We talk about what drew her to teaching, what she learned about practicing the hard way, and the lessons she's learned from practicing music with her son. Enjoy! 

Links in this Episode: 

Kristina Turner's Website: https://kristurnerviolin.com/

The Gifted Music School:https://www.giftedmusicschool.org/

Transcript & detailed show notes can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode28/

January Live Event Sign up: bit.ly/3mkTHrE

The Importance of Efficient Practice with Violist Lisa Dyvig11 Jan 202200:26:05

In this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Lisa Dyvig. Lisa is a professional violist living in Olympia Washington. She is also a music teacher & parent of two young musicians.

Lisa is the owner and creator of Alto Clef gifts - which features fun gifts, mugs, t-shirts and more that she was inspired to create after realizing how many cool music items are out there for other instruments and wanting violists to be included too. 

We talk about efficient practice, what can make practice challenging, and how Lisa has found ways to mentor teens learning to teach in her community. 

Links in this Episode

Lisa's Website: https://www.lisadyvigmusic.com/ 

Alto Clef Gifts: www.altoclefgifts.com

Find Lisa on Instagram www.instagram.com/lisadyvigmusic & www.instagram.com/altoclefgifts 

Transcript & Show Notes available: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode27/

Support the podcast by attending the next Time to practice Pep Talk: bit.ly/3mkTHrE

Find Christine on Instagram www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle

The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian (Best of)04 Jan 202200:33:09

In this episode we're revisiting a conversation we had with 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 

Transcript & Detailed Show Notes: SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode3/

Time to Practice Pep Talk: January 23rd

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part Two)27 Dec 202100:14:39

This week’s episode is the second in a two-part series recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. 

It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021, and if you missed any of these interviews, it might spark your interest in catching up with some past episodes. Enjoy! 

Links from Today’s Episode:

January Live Event Sign up: bit.ly/3mkTHrE

Links to Past Episodes: https://suzukitriangle.com/podcast/

Transcript & Detailed show notes: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode25/

Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part One)21 Dec 202100:15:54

This week’s episode starts a two-part series (to be continued next week) recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. 

It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021 and if you missed any of these interviews, it may spark your interest in catching up with some past episodes. Enjoy! 

Links from Today’s Episode:

January Live Event Sign up: bit.ly/3mkTHrE

Links to Past Episodes: https://suzukitriangle.com/podcast/

Transcript & Detailed show notes: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode24/

Supporting Teens & Approaching Practice with Gratitude: A Conversation with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1)09 Apr 202400:47:50

In this episode we start what is a two-part interview with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman.

We had such a fascinating conversation about practice, both from her perspective, which you will hear today, but also about how she works with and talks about practice with her daughter Ava and with her students (which we’ll get into more in next week’s episode). I found this conversation fascinating and I can’t wait for you to join us! 

Links in this episode:

This episode is brought to you by the Time to Practice Pep talk series. Our next event is for Instrumental teachers and more information can be found HERE

Connect with Amy Beth Horman here: https://sfcm.edu/study/faculty/amy-beth-horman

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/hormanviolinstudio

Connect with Christine on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/SuzukiTriangle

Transcript can be found at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode48

Setting Goals in Unusual Times with Jessica Peresta 14 Dec 202100:31:16

In this episode, we're speaking with music educator Jessica Peresta. We talk about her memories of learning music as a child, a great practice tip, and have some real talk about how to think about making goals and preparing for a new year as teachers and parents who may feel burnout or exhausted. This conversation was really helpful for me personally and I hope it will be for you too!

Links in this Episode:

Jessica Peresta's website: The Domestic Musician

where you can find links to her resources and podcast.

Find Jessica Peresta on Instagram

Find Christine Goodner on Instagram

Detailed show notes including transcript at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode23

3 Ways to Think About Measuring Progress with Christine Goodner 07 Dec 202100:10:43

Today Christine is sharing a few ideas about measuring our progress at the end of the year. Especially when it comes to progress on an instrument with young musicians, here are three ways we can think about looking back and seeing how far we've come this year. 

Links from Today’s Episode:

The Gap and The Gain

Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza

Positive Practice by Christine E Goodner

Transcripts are available at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode22/

Find me on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle/

Support the podcast :

Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families

Executive Function Skills & Music Practice with Emily Hawe30 Nov 202100:32:00

This week we're talking to Executive Function Skills coach Emily Hawe all about the skills we use in practice and how we (as teachers and practice partners) can help our children and students develop them. 

Links from this Episode:

Website: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/

Get a weekly resource from Emily in your email: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/mind-launcher-club

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlaunchers/

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain https://bookshop.org/books/your-fantastic-elastic-brain-stretch-it-shape-it/9780982993804

Transcript & Detailed Show Notes Here: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode21/

Support the Podcast:

Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families

Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Your Child Develop a Love of Music

Find me on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle/

Helps sponsor episode transcripts: @Christine-Goodner (venmo)

On Gratitude & Being Human 23 Nov 202100:06:59

Doesn't it always affect us most when an artist shares themselves through their music and makes us feel something?

It may be joy or deep sorrow, but feeling deeply through music is such a moving experience. Having music in our lives is a wonderful way to feel things deeply, the joy and the hard things.

It's a great way to have a place to be with each other as we're going through things. So that's what I'm grateful for at this moment -  I'm wishing you listening, the space to feel grateful or mournful or exhausted or joyful, whatever it is you're feeling.

May the music we make and listen to and create, help us feel all of it too. And help us connect with one another and be human together. Thanks for being here in this podcast community, for sure. I'm grateful for you!

Links in this Episode:

Five Minute Journal

To read the transcript: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode20/

To support podcast production & transcripts you can contribute directly through Venmo [@Christine-Goodner]

Good Practice Makes Good Habits with Tamara Gonzalez 16 Nov 202100:34:23

This week we're speaking with Violinist & Violist, Suzuki Teacher, conductor, and music education advocate Tamara Gonzalez. We discuss the importance of school music programs, how vital an orchestra experience is if you have one in your community, and many helpful ideas about practice. 

Find Tamara Gonzalez's Bio and information Here

Find Detailed Show notes & transcript HERE 

 

The Secret to Practice is Understanding Yourself with Claire Allen09 Nov 202100:36:10

This week we're talking to violinist, music educator, and writer Claire Allen. On this episode we're discussing effective practice, tapping into what students want to improve in their playing, and how understanding ourselves is really the key to effective practice. 

Links from Today's Episode: 

Claire Allen’s Website

Find Claire Allen on Instagram

Find Claire Allen’s Studio on Instagram 

Find Claire’s writing on violinist.com

Find Claire’s Bonfire store with violin tshirts & more 

Find Detailed show notes & Transcript Here

Support the podcast :

Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families

Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Your Child Develop a Love of Music

Find Christine on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle/

 

Encouraging Teens in Music Lessons02 Nov 202100:14:19

Christine is sharing a mini pep-talk today all about encouraging the teens in our lives who are studying music. Hear ideas about encouraging things to say, do, and what professional musicians say encourages them. 

Links in this Epsisode: 

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D.

The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, M.D.

Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families

Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Your Child Develop a Love of Music

Find Christine on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle/

Detailed Show Notes & Transcript available at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode17/

Writing, Performing , & The Creative Process with Ashley Rescot26 Oct 202100:27:03

On today's episode of the TIme to Practice podcast we're speaking with violinist and author Ashley Rescot. Ashley describes herself as an "aficionado of music, pedagogy, family, faith, and language." She writes about her life as a musician and writes fiction geared toward young musicians that they can connect and relate to. We got a chance to sit down recently and talk about fiction as motivation for young musicians, how the creative process for musicians and writers is related, and of course music practice.

Links from Today’s Episode: 

Website: https://www.rescotcreative.com/

Book: A Change in Tune: https://www.rescotcreative.com/book/a-change-in-tune/

Book: The Chronicles of Music Majors: https://www.rescotcreative.com/book/the-chronicles-of-music-majors/

 Music Fiction Fridays podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cHCdHA72lBRPHQ6w0bLG7

(Also available on Apple podcasts and many other podcast platforms, as well as on my website to my e-mail subscribers )

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtVHWjHUPKQMdoFT60P-IQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violinashleyrescot

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrescot/

Detailed show notes & Transcript HERE

This episode is sponsored by Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice. Get your copy here: http://suzukitriangle.com/books/

Be Intentional & Keep Going with Dr. Quinton Morris 19 Oct 202100:31:20

On this week's episode of the podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with 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: 

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/

Music History We Weren't Taught: An Interview with Chenoa Murphy 12 Oct 202100:29:50

Today we're speaking with Chenoa Alamu Murphy who is a violinist, teacher, and speaker who offers fabulous courses online about Black Classical Composers & Musicians, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We talk about diversifying our repertoire, some of her story as a musician, incorporating music history we wish we had known growing up, music practice, and more. 

 

Links from Today’s Episode: 

Chenoa Murphy's website where you can find links to her courses: www.blackclassicalmusicians.com

Contact Chenoa:  chenoa@blackclassicalmusicians.com

Show Notes & Transcript available at: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode14/

 

Transition Rituals for Starting Music Practice02 Apr 202400:10:00

On this week's mini episode, Christine shares some thoughts on why transition rituals can be helpful leading up to practice, some ideas for where to start when you work on creating one of your own (for yourself or your child) and asks listeners to send an email or audio recording sharing their transition ritual for practice to be used for a future episode. 

You can find this episode in written form here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode47/

Email Christine about your practice transition ritual at Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com 

Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzukitriangle/

Motivation for Musicians with Ruth Meints05 Oct 202100:33:10

On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Ruth Meints. Ruth is the Executive Director of the Omaha Conservatory of Music and creator of String Sprouts, a program that connects over 1200 students in her community to music lessons. Ruth has a new book: The Music Teacher’s Little Guide to Big Motivation and I can’t wait to dive in and talk to her all about motivation, her work with music students, and her own story as a musician.  

 

Links from Today’s Episode: 

String Sprouts http://www.stringsprouts.org/

Omaha Conservatory of Music https://omahacm.org/

Ruth’s Book: amzn.to/3uNhZxO

Brain Volts Lab: https://brainvolts.northwestern.edu/

Time to Practice Pep Talk October 16th 

5 Practice Tips for Supporting Young Musicians with Christine Goodner28 Sep 202100:10:09

Today we're doing something a little bit different . . . Christine is sharing five practice tips to keep in mind when supporting the young musicians in your life. 

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Find Christine's Books:

Beyond the Music LessonPositive Practice

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle 

Sign up for the next Pep Talk on Oct 16th Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

 

Growth, Beauty & Connection with Brittany Gardner and Kelly McConkie Stewart 21 Sep 202100:34:25

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

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

Untold Stories Around Us with Diane Worthey 14 Sep 202100:31:14

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 Alba31 Aug 202100:34:21

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

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Music is for Everyone with Bryson Tarbet24 Aug 202100:22:20

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

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I Want Them to Find Their Voice with Shu-Yi Scott17 Aug 202100:27:08

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/

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Creating a Laboratory for Learning with Laura Sinclair10 Aug 202100:40:17

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

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The Fun is Had Once You Put In the Work with Rebecca Lane03 Aug 202100:24:12

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

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Pull People Up Alongside You with Calida Jones27 Jul 202100:35:39

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

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Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (Part 2) 26 Mar 202400:14:09

Christine is still traveling for the SAA/ASTA conference this week so here is part two of our listener favorite series with practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. 

You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode here: 

https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode25/

The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian20 Jul 202100:32:53

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

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2. Parents Should Know They're Not Alone with Kimberley Wong14 Jul 202100:28:08

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

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1. High Standards & Lots of Grace with Abigail Peterson13 Jul 202100:20:27

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 

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TRAILER04 Jul 202100:02:03

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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