Time To Practice: Recent Episodes
Christine Goodner
Do you help a young musician in your life practice? Are you a teacher that works with young musicians? Hosted by Christine Goodner, an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. and author of Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice, resources all about how to help families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE will bring you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage and support you as you support the young musicians in your life.
This week we are hearing from Eloise Hellyer in part two of our series with her this month. Eloise shares many thoughts on the sacred responsibility that is teaching, the impact teachers have on their students, and what she learned from her many interviews with professional musicians. Enjoy!
Links in this episode:
Last week’s part 1 episode with Eloise Hellyer
Transcript and show notes can be found HERE
Eloise’s Blog: Violin Teacher’s Blog
Eloise Hellyer’s book 1 Teaches 2 Learn: Private Music Teaching and You
Connect with Christine and share your takeaways on Instagram
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Have a great week everyone!
Today we’re speaking with Eloise Hellyer - Eloise is a violin teacher who lives and teaches in Italy, is author of the Book 1 Teaches, 2 Learn: Private Teaching and You and violinteachersblogdotcom
In this conversation, we talk about Eloise’s experience practicing with and teaching her own children, the importance of music teachers, and what she has learned from decades of teaching as well as numerous interviews she has conducted with performing violinists, and I especially love her message that time in music lessons, is never time wasted.
We had such an interesting discussion and it was a bit longer than usual, and rather than cut any of it, I’ll be bringing it to you in a two part series - half this week, half next week.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
Links from this Episode:
Eloise's Blog: Violin Teacher's Blog
Eloise Hellyer's book 1 Teaches 2 Learn: Private Music Teaching and You
Join Christine for a Time to Practice peptalk this Friday 11/1/24
Connect with Christine & share your takeaways from this episode on Instaram
This week on the Time to Practice podcast I am sharing expert practice tips from our guests on the show who we heard from in early 2024.
Each week I ask our guests the question: "If you could leave listeners with one tip about music practice this week, what would it be?"
These tips are too good not to share in a format that's easy to listen to and I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed putting them together with you in mind.
If you missed any of these episodes in their long-form format you can find them below:
Musicality & Joy from the Beginning with Crystal Boyack: Episode 39
Playing the Long Game with Susanna Klein;Episode 41
Leading with Love First with Barbie Wong: Episode 43
The Parent-Child Relationship in Music Practice with Alan Duncan: Episode 44
Making Great Music with Ease with Jennifer Roig-Francoli: Episode 46
Supporting Teens & Approaching Practice with Gratitude with Amy Beth Horman:
Episode 48 & Episode 49
Unlocking What's Possible with Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors: Episode 50
Connect with Christine:
Looking for more support, conversation and community? Join Christine and Barbie Wong in the Musical Nest community: https://barbiewong.com/community/
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
This week's we're speaking with Leslie Thackeray: violin teacher, parent, and owner of The Practice Shoppe (one of my favorite resources for practice games).
We talk about when to know it's time to add creative element to practice like a game or short-term project, the importance of performance opportunities, and how to help with motivation, which may be unique for each student.
Links in this episode:
The Practice Shoppe Website
From this episode: The bead counter that started it all, Practice Bingo Cards, and one of Christine’s favorites: Practice Dice
Find the Practice Shoppe online on Facebook & Instagram
Leslie Thackeray’s Scale Book
The launch event for the Musical Nest Community is this Saturday: Sign up to attend here
Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and/or join the waitlist: https://barbiewong.com/community/
Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode57
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
We're excited to have Barbie Wong back on the podcast for a fun and helpful discussion about games in music practice. We discuss why games can help young musicians with practice and discuss 3 types of games to include in practice and specific examples for each of them.
Links in this episode:
The launch event for the Musical Nest Community is this Saturday: Sign up to attend here
Barbie Wong’s website: https://Barbiewong.com
The Games Online Class can be found here: https://barbiewong.com/class/
Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and/or join the waitlist: https://barbiewong.com/community/
Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode56
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
This week on the Time to Practice podcast I'm excited to be speaking with Dr. Hannah Murray. We talk about the important roles teachers have in their student’s lives, How her motivation changed from a young musician to her time at interlocken. We cover the benefit of movement as musicians and the importance of creating structure for students who need it as well as the importance of creating spaces where it’s safe to share how what we’re doing affects us, so that our teachers can help us find better ways.
I feel like we just scratched the surface of what we could have talked about, so I’m excited to have you listen and also to invite Dr. Hannah Murray back so we can talk more. Enjoy!
Links in this episode:
Dr. Hannah Murray’s website: https://www.activeviolinist.com/
Corpsonore website
Find Hannah on Instagram Corpsonore & Activeviolinist
Hannah Murray’s ActiveViolinist website
Youtube: The Virtuoso Music Academy.
Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode55
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
Join the waitlist for Christine & Barbie’s Community
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It’s easy to see and celebrate huge milestones along the way when our child is in music lessons. Milestones like book graduations are easy to spot, but what about all the hundreds of little milestones in between?
In this season’s first solo episode, Christine Goodner shares 5 ways we can see our progress in music lessons from comparing recital videos from past years, lesson notes from the past and conversations to have with your teacher. The hope is you will find these ideas helpful and that putting them into action will help you feel encouraged as you see the progress that is happening, but may be hard to see!
Links in this Episode:
To read this podcast, in article format, click here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode54
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
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This week on the Time to Practice podcast , I'm excited to be welcoming back Kimberley Wong: Suzuki Teacher and expert on helping families with home practice sessions. We had such an interesting conversation about frustrations and how they can show up for young music students as well as specific ways that adults supporting them can help.
Links in this Episode:
Kimberley Wong’s Linktree with all of her resources and ways to connect with her: https://linktr.ee/kimberleywongviolinstudio
Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode53
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
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This week on the Time to Practice podcast guest Barbie Wong joins me to talk about six things that can help us get back in our fall practice routine and set us up for a productive school year.
Even if you’re listening to this episode and it’s not the start of the school year where you are, we think these reminders will help you with your practice routine, whenever you try them.
Links in this episode:
Barbie Wong’s website: https://Barbiewong.com
Learn more about the community that Christine & Barbie are starting and/or join the waitlist: https://barbiewong.com/community/
Find blog post & Transcript for this episode here: https://www.Suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode52
Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/suzukitriangle
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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!
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
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
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
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/
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/
Christine is traveling to the SAA/ASTA conference this week so is excited to share this listener favorite episode with you. It's the first of two parts (you'll hear part 2 next week) with some of the best practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast.
You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode24/
This week we’re speaking with Jennifer Roig-Francolí: musicians coach, creator of the Art of Freedom Method, Alexander Teacher, and Bestselling Author of the new book Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life
In this episode, we discuss the importance of choices and playing without tension, doubt gremlins, and Jennifer’s 5 life pillars from her Art of Freedom method. There are important takeaways here for you, whether you’re a musician yourself, a music educator, or a parent or caregiver of a young musician.
You can find the transcript and blog post for this episode HERE
Mind-Body Awareness for Musicians: youtu.be/Zr1c4T9KgFM?si=TD1pO4MlDLLEetEN
Connect with Jennifer Roig-Francolí
FB BIZ PAGE - www.facebook.com/artoffreedom.me/
FB GROUP - www.facebook.com/groups/J30DPC/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/jennifer.roigfrancoli/
YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@JenniferRoigFrancoli
Website - www.ArtofFreedom.me
Connect with Christine and share your takeaways on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by: Beyond the Music Lesson
In this mini episode Christine Goodner discusses the importance of knowing both how far we've come AND where we're headed. Striking that balance as a musician and as an adult supporting a young musician is so important.
You can read this episode in written form HERE
The Gap and The Gain book (affiliate link)
Hilary Hahn on Instagram
Connect with Christine and share your takeaways on Instagram
On this week’s episode, we’re speaking with long-time Suzuki parent Alan Duncan. Alan shares what he’s learned through the challenging starting phases of preschool beginner through letting go and helping his daughter transition into the independent practicer she is now. We talk about creativity, practice as the stress-test for the parent-child relationship, and the act of letting go as we let our children take charge of their practice when the time is right and so much more.
Links in this week’s episode:
Blog post and transcript can be found Here
This episode is brought to you by Positive Practice
Alan’s Suzuki Experience Blog
Alan Duncan’s Collaborative Pianist Website
Connect with Christine on Instagram
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
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!
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
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 Boyack
The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE
Connect with Christine on Instagram
Questions to reflect on this week:
- What character qualities, or life skills, do I hope my child develops through learning their instrument?
- 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!
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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)
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]
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
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
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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 Lesson &Positive Practice
Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle
Sign up for the next Pep Talk on Oct 16th Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE
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
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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
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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Reach out: TimetoPracticePodcast@gmail.com
Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle
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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
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
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
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
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
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.